The Pedalshift Project 128: Must-have bicycle tour tools
If you’re going on a bike tour, you’re usually confronted with a situation that requires a fix or an adjustment. On this episode of The Pedalshift Project we explore bicycle tour toolkits: what you must bring, what you should bring, and maybe a few things you haven’t thought about.
Have some bike touring or overnight stories to share? Send your pics, audio or a quick tweet – all welcome. Email the show at pedalshift@pedalshift.net or call the lightly-used Pedalshift voicemail line at (202) 930-1109.
Pedalshift Live Replay
Next Pedalshift Live will be September/October – stay tuned!
Katy Trail Tour Journal Video Series
Followup
FOTS Preston Piper has another video out on the C&O washout that was a topic of last week’s episode. He reports that a C&O safety officer confirms that the washout detour is being worked on by them and has plans for some gravel and a better crossing over the creek. Amazing news! Go check out the video in last week’s episode
Hwy 1 south of Big Sur is OPEN as of this very moment. Hat tip to Mysterious James for sending me the good news!
One of the most ingenious set of tools ever. Since it’s made by Brompton, you know two things: it’s exactly what you need for anything on the bike, and it’s… expensive. Even has tube patches! I use it occasionally for non-Brompton work.
Best part… it fits inside the front frame tube so you always have it. Brilliant, as they say!
Non-Brompton
Multitool
One or two spare tubes
Patchkit
Tire boot
Tire levers
Knock off leatherman
Zipties
Duct tape
Chain lube
—
Mini crescent wrench (for pedals)
Chain link
Chain link tool remover
What I should bring every time but often don’t
A dedicated rag to wipe my chain down
Spokes or spoke replacement kit
Pedalshift Society
Help support the show and join the Pedalshift Society with monthly or one-shot contributions!
Ethan Georgi Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Josiah Matthews Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Seth Krieger Marco Lo Terrance Manson Noah Schroer Harry Telgadas John Sikorski Richard Killian Chris Barron Brian Hren Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Paul Mulvey Stuart Buchan Todd Stutz Mr. T Roxy Arning Nathan Poulton Harry Hugel Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Ruth DeVorsey Michelle Miller Matthew Lewis Michael Baker Billy Crafton Paul Culbertson Scott Culbertson Matt Perry Danielle Jepson Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Bobby Ruple Roy Evritt Greg Braithwaite John Maier William Cairns Sandy Pizzio Richard Patch Mark Messer Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Dave Roll Joseph Quinn John Baxter Susan Brewster And all anonymous and past contributors for helping make this show happen!
Music
You’ve been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Their latest album may be their best yet. Go get it.
