If you use a bike for long trips, then you definitely need to have a certain set of tools with you in the glove compartment.
Today we'll talk about what tools should be in the glove compartment of a bicycle.
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A versatile tool that can tighten the cable and replace a small wrench. Pliers come in a variety of sizes. It is advisable to purchase small pliers with built-in nippers. They fit seamlessly into a standard bicycle glove box.
Wrench and socket set
On modern bicycles, hexagons are mainly used. However, there are several nodes in which heads and keys are indispensable. Before buying tools, find the largest nut in your bike and purchase a kit that has the largest key for that nut. The same applies to the set of heads. You can find a large selection of tool kits for any type of technique here: http://www.sotmarket.ru/category/nabory-instrumentov.html This site has both heads and wrenches.
Hexagon set
It is a must-have tool for modern bicycles. Almost everything is now screwed with hexagons. No need to buy long keys. It is enough to purchase an inexpensive set of short hexagons.
Screwdriver
It is also advisable to have a Phillips and flathead screwdrivers in the glove compartment. The cruciform is most often used to attach various gadgets to the steering wheel. And also reflectors. The flat is used to adjust the derailleurs and also helps when disassembling the wheel.
Repair kit
This is a set of rubber bands for patches, sandpaper and glue. Such repair kits are sold in all bicycle stores and cost around 50-100 rubles. One repair kit is enough for at least one off-road driving season.
Zip ties and electrical tape
Sometimes there are problems that cannot be solved with pliers or hexagons. For example, a wing mount will break. Then the favorite blue electrical tape or ordinary screeds enters the battle. By the way, the speedometer is fastened with ties. Therefore, just in case, such fastening mechanisms should also be taken on the road.
Spoke wrench
On a long journey, an eight may form. And so that it does not darken the trip, you need to get rid of it quickly. To do this, you need a special knitting key. It is not difficult to learn how to correct a weak eight. Find video tutorials on the Internet and in an hour you will learn how to fix any eight. And this skill can come in handy on the road.
Oiler
A small bottle of lubricant should always be taken on a long journey. The grease is gradually "knocked out", and it is necessary to add a new one. This is especially true for the chain and rear derailleurs. Lubrication is not often needed, and it is quite possible to get there without it. But at the same time, it does not take up much space and can help out in a certain situation.
Thus, this entire long list easily fits into a small bicycle bag that can be fastened under the frame or along the seat. At the same time, having such a set of tools, you will always be sure that you can fix any breakdown, even if you are far from home.
