So, over the years I learnt what I needed to be ready to solve a flat on the go.

Back then I wasn’t aware of the pre-made kits (or maybe they weren’t even around), so I made mine.

  • One glove for the really dirty patrts. I use it also when the chain falls

  • one tube because I don’t want to deal with patches and glue while in a hurry

  • flat wrench since I don’t have quick realase on my wheels

  • a small pump

  • the (usual) 3 plastic tools to remove the tire

This is how I wrap it up to keep i compact:

the kit wrapped up in a cloth pack

What do you use? Do you carry a kit at all?

  • lgsp@feddit.itOP
    2·
    1 year ago

    Ok, it makes sense now. Your use case is beyond simple commuting, i would say.

    Fiberfix

    very interesting! This could really be worth carrying around also for a city commute

    • dave_r@reddthat.com
      2·
      1 year ago

      Yeah - one of the things I learned was: if you are going to take it on your tour, take it all the time (within reason).

      • lgsp@feddit.itOP
        2·
        1 year ago

        I agree. I bring the kit with me after having a bad period with a lot of flats. Now it has been a long time without any (by writing this I am really risking a lot) but I still bring it with me.

        It’s like backup: you start doing it when you get hit hard by loss of valuable data