One more good thing about the FiberFix replacement spoke is that it does not require cassette removal to use. And it comes with a spoke wrench.
On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:29 AM, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer > trips. > > Fortunately I have not had to use it, but I pack this spoke repair > device called FiberFix: > > http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.htm > > Peter White sells them. I trust he would not if he did not think it a > good temporary solution. On the Pacific Trail you will not be more > than a few hours from a bike store. This should help you limp to > maintenance. > > On Jul 26, 10:21 am, doug peterson <dougpn...@cox.net> wrote: >> +1 for the pump. I've lent my pump to plenty of riders who've run out >> of cartridges. >> >> A separate spoke wrench is easier to use than the one in a multi- >> toool. Since the rear drive side spokes are the ones most likely to >> fail, the tool for removing your cluster (FW or cassette) is needed >> for on-road spoke replacement. OTH, a well built, touring grade wheel >> should be able to limp to the next LBS with a broken spoke. >> >> dougP >> >> On Jul 26, 7:52 am, Anne Paulson <anne.paul...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Angus <angusle...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> > > This is what I do: >> > > Pump not CO2 (you won't run out of cartridges and you can top up the >> > > tire pressure over time) >> > > Tools: Just enough to tighten/adjust every fastener on the bike (may >> > > be one small multi-tool) + small chain breaker (if not in multi-tool) >> > > + tire levers >> > > Spares: Tubes (2) + spokes (3-4) + zip ties + duct tape (a foot or so >> > > wrapped around a small wood dowel) + patch kit + tire boot + 2 bolts >> > > that can replace rack bolts + 2 brake pads (if you think you'll wear >> > > them out) + chain master link, derailleur & brake cables if you want. >> >> > That's pretty much what I bring also, except I don't bring spokes or >> > cables. >> >> > I also bring a spare folding tire, and of course a bottle of chain >> > lube and a rag. >> >> > CO2 cartridges don't fit in with the Riv esthetic, I don't think, >> > whether on tour or just riding around. >> >> > -- >> > -- Anne Paulson >> >> > My hovercraft is full of eels- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
