Tools and spare parts are those things you have to pack, but you hope never to use (unless it’s for regular maintenance). But, cycling in the middle of nowhere we like to be able to fix the most common issues ourselves.
With Elmar being a bicycle mechanic, I’m pretty sure this is a fairly complete list. Keep on reading to see our list of tools and spare parts, complete with pictures!
We’ve already showed you the complete packlist and below you will find a detailed list of tools and spare parts we bring along on our long distance tour:
Note: the list is specifically for cycling with a Rohloff hub and Gates Carbon belt, but keep reading for deraileur suggestions.
Tools bag 1:
- Tools bag nr. 1
- Quick releases with allen keys
- Spare pipe for Magure breaks
- Spare cables for Rohloff hub
- Syringe for Rohloff hub and Magura breaks
- Small hose to change oil for Rohloff hub
- Cable cutter for Rohloff cables
- Spare bullets for front hub
- Spare bolts and nuts
- Spare parts Magura breaks
- Cone spanner (size: 13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
- Socket wrench size 8 for Magura breaks
- Parktool self-adhesive tape
- Thorx 20 for Rohloff hub
- Spare part Topeak Minimorph pump
- Spare seatpost clamp
- Socket wrench size 15 for the pedals
- Spoke adjuster
- Tie wraps
Tools bag 2:
- Tool bag nr. 2
- Spare parts MSR XGK-EX fuel stove
- Spare internal shifter cables Rohloff hub
- Brooks seat grease
- Patches for panniers
- Assembly paste for bolts and nuts etc.
- Bearing grease for the hubs
- Puncture repair kit
- Rim tape (3x)
- Magura Oil
Tools packed anywhere:
- Inner tube (3x)
- Tire patches
- Leatherman tool
- Parktool allen keys
- Pressure measurement tool
- Tire lever
- Tooth brush for cleaning
- Spare spokes
- Topeak minimorph pump
We do also carry two spare Gates Carbon belts (not shown in these pictures).
Tools specifically for deraileur systems
If you are cycling on a bicycle with a deraileur we recommend the following tools:
- Tool to remove the cassette
- Chain-rivet extractor
- Spare chain
- Missing link
- Cables
If you have any suggestions or thoughts on this subjest, please let us know! What’s missing that you think is absolutely necesary? Or maybe you think we bring along too much? Please leave a comment below, so all the other (future) cyclists can learn from us.
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