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For rim brake travelers ( maybe that's still you too, Angry) who need to slim down wheels with the cassette off for traveling, I'd add that I've had good experience with my Ritchey Zeta wheels and their very clever completely removable (no tools) free hub body and ratchet system. Finally, I keep my seat post at the same height going back on by putting a dot of white out on the back side so it can always be relocated relative to the top of the seat tube. I'm off to France in April, though nowadays, I leave a bike stored over there. But there's always some work to do and adjustments to make. Having good tools on a trip is key. |
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This has been one of those "glad I read the Paceline" threads, it stimulates the brain. I typically bring the tools I needed to take the bike down to the level where I can pack it into the Post Carry case.
Wheels Mfg lockring wrench (remove and re-install rotors) Set of L hex keys 2-8mm Chain quicklink pliers tool (cheapo alloy one from Amazon) Multi-tool with chain tool, has Torx, screwdrivers, etc. Tubeless tire plug kit (Dynaplug) Tire patch Spare tubes Chain wax lube Spare Atops (like BOAs) for my shoes Derailleur hanger
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I take the cassette off the rear wheel every time. Most of my trips have been to high mountains - it's an 11-34 cassette. Leaving it on the wheel is too dicey in terms of causing frame damage and just packing stuff into the case, sometimes tight around the freehub. My frame is roughly a 60cm, so that may factor into how I pack compared to someone with a much smaller frame. (I also have to remove the fork from the frame...)
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My Ti travel bike (62 x 62) can be dis/reassembled (for packing) with only 4, 5, 6 & 8mm Allens. Add to that the S&S wrench, a screw driver for derailleur adjustment & a 15mm for the Paul centerpulls and that's it. I need to remove the crank, fork (too long so goes in main, not S&S, suitcase), cassette (had a rear wheel built with hub that allows toolless freehub removal with no loose hardware) and choose to remove the rear derailleur.
Still, it's a PITA to pack with such fat and long Ti tubes. If I were to buy a new travel bike I'd go steel with typical road brakes and an English fork that attaches the steerer/stem at the crown. |
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1.) Extra quicklinks. My travel bike chain always was joined with a quicklink. Chain was removed and put in a ziploc bag to keep everything less messy 2.) set of hex wrenches. Note Handlebars, stem, and post were all aluminum so torque wrench unnecessary. 3.) Full size pedal wrench. I traveled frequently with this and never once had it confiscated. Always checked the bike. All tools were in a separate tool bag. 4.) Chain tool and several links of extra chain and chain pins. Only had to break my chain once 1,000 miles from home before this became great insurance 5.) Lezane mini pump 6.) Tube of silicone grease 7.) Small bottle of chain lube 8.) S & S wrench 9.) 2 Extra tubes, Patch kit, and tire wrenches. My goal was to be self-sufficient.
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When I used to pack my S&S 60cm Curtlo...
I was concerned about the big cassette and wheel being packed on top of the downtube. My remedy was to buy a foot long length of clear plastic hose. Cut it length wise and slip it over the down tube before packing the rear wheel on top. It was a tight sandwich but the plastic hose was good protection. But can't beat those free hub/cassette combos that just pop out.
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Your blog is both very informative and also highly amusing. Thank you!
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I’m glad you like it. Not including mom, I’m up to 3 readers now!
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Not sure I’ll describe this correctly. My rear wheel goes in the lid of my S&S hard case. The cassette is pointed towards the outside of the case, so it can’t hit anything else.
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