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Gear Talk / tour tool(s) for spoke change
« on: June 30, 2008, 11:13:04 am »
I'm leaving for a tour soon and I'm loathe to again bring my heavy 9" crescent wrench, the smallest that will fit my freewheel tool.  (Yes, freewheel, not cassette; it's a Specialized Expedition from the 80s.)  Anyone thought of options ?  I have read about carrying emergency spokes custom-made with an L bend at hub end.  I could also gamble, but that's not a good idea in general and specifically not on the NV parts of the Western Express.  And I've already broken a spoke in a remote area and was very glad I had the wrench and freewheel removal tool.
Thanks for any tips.
P.S.: Out of curiosity, what do tourists using cassettes bring along; chain whip AND freewheel tool ?  That seems doubtful.


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