Repair Gear

Repair Gear

Anything mechanical will breakdown, especially if used by a scout.  Part of biking is learning how to maintain and repair you gear. 

Basic Tools

• Bike Multi-Tool

  • Ideally with chain breaker

  • Examples:

    • Crankbrothers M19

      • Very affordable

      • All the tools you need

    • Blackburn Tradesman

      • Economical option

      • Little heavier than others

    • Lezyne Super V 22

      • Great tool set

      • Easy to use with great leverage

      • bit pricy 

    • Pedro's Rx Micro-20

    • ToPeak Ninja 16+

    • ToPeak Mini PT30

• Multi-tool with pliers

  • Use for all sorts of repairs

  • Pulling thorns

  • Sewing up tires

• Pouch to hold gear

  • Example

    • Specialized KEG

Tire Repair Kit

• Tire Levers

  • Example

    • Pedro's Tire Levers

• Spare Tubes

  • 1 for short rides

  • 2 for longer rides

  • Carry even if running tubeless tires

    • Some will carry Ultralight tubes if running tubeless tires

      • Tubolito ultralight inner tube

• Mini Pump

  • Example

    • OneUp 100cc EDC Pump

• Tubed Tire Kits

  • Patch and cement kits are best for long term repairs

    • Patches with Cement

      • Considered more durable and longer lasting that patches that don't use cement

      • Use this option if you want to continue to use your tube

    • Preglued Patches

      • No Cement required

      • Easier to repair tube

      • Easy to pack just patches

      • Considered a temporary fix

        • May last 2+ weeks

        • NEED to be replaced later

        • Replace tube when you get home

      • Glue can dry out over time

  • Examples

    • Rema Tip Top Puncture Repair Kit

      • Classic patch kit

    • Park Vulcanizing Patch Kit

      • Seem to stick better than others

      • NOT to be confused with their pre-glued Super Patch

    • Lezyne Smart Kit - Temporary Option

      • No-Glue option

      • Used for quicky repairs

      • Temporary - you need to replace them or the tube in 2 weeks

      • So small - can be taped under seat

    • Rema Patches - BULK Option

      • Buy these in bulk for mass repairs

      • Purchase cement separately

        • Rema Tip Top Vulcanizing Fluid

        • Slime Vulcanizing Cement

        • Elmer's rubber cements kind of works but is NOT recommended 

• Tubeless Tire Kits

  • How to run and repair tubeless tires: bikepacking.com/plan/tubeless-tire-repair-guide

  • Tire Plugs

    • For punctures greater than 3/16″

    • Examples

      • Dynaplug Micro Pro 

      • Dynaplug Pill

• Sewing Kit

  • Used for tire sidewall and bag repairs

  • Need

    • Curved needle 

    • Thread

• Tire Boots

  • Use to patch larger holes on the inside of a tire

  • Examples

    • Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boots

      • Good for large repairs

    • Velox Tubeless Repair Kit

      • Traditional tire boot

      • Larger kit - maybe better for home repairs

    • Lezyne Smart Kit

      • Comes with 6 tube patches and a tire boot

    • Gorilla Tape may work in the pinch

• Extra Sealant

  • Don't forget injector or a fill tube/cap

  • Examples

    • Orange Seal Endurance 

      • Store in 2 oz Nalgene HDPE bottles

    • Stans-No Tubes Tire Sealant 2-Ounce Bottle

Comprehensive Kit

• When out on high adventure, you'll want a bigger repair kit as any breakdowns can leave you stranded for days away from civilization

• 15mm Wrench

  • Needed for some old school hubs and Rohloff drivetrains

  • Example

    • Portland Design Works 3wrencho

      • doubles as a tire lever

• Zip Ties

  • Can be used for many repairs

  • Weigh very little

• Gorilla Tape 

  • Gorilla Tape can be used to repair many different items from bags to shoes to securing gear to you bike

  • Wrap a few layers around your bike pump so you always have some

• Quick Chain Links / Powerlinks

  • 2-3 pair of links of the size you are using

  • Make sure you have a chain tool

  • Example

    • SRAM Powerlinks

• Chain Lube

  • Clean and lube your chain every couple of days

  • Dry lube is better in dusty conditions (like Eastern Washington) 

    • Wet lube can collect grit on the chain and cassette

  • Example Dry Lube

    • Rock N’ Roll Absolute Dry

  • Examples of Wet Lube

    •  Rock ‘n Roll Gold 

    • Dumonde Tech

• Spare Cleat and Bolts

  • A lost cleat or bolt will mess up your ride

  • If running clipless pedals, bring extra bolt and cleat

• Heavy Duty Air Pump

  • It's really nice to have a real pump

  • Scout Leaders have carried full sized floor pump on the Palouse Trail

  • Examples

    • Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HV

      • Excellent pump

      • amazon.com/Lezyne-Bicycle-Micro-Floor-Drive/dp/B0747VC99D