That tape trick for the quick links is a top tip.
I've settled on a edc tool in the steerer tube with the bacon strips, with the little quick link tool and an Aussie $10 note for emergency coffee and sidewall tears.
I've got the big edc pump but found it a bit fiddly and the pump head can lose grip of the presta valve when your pumping like crazy and getting tired.
For a pump I use a Topeak Turbo Morph or the smaller Giyo gm71. These are convertible mini pumps with fold out handles and foot stand, and a gauge! The weight is on par with the big edc pump and a CO2 cartridge, but its way more reliable and you don't have to worry about limping home on a half filled 29x2.4.
For my tube I use a storage bottle if there's a bottle mount, or a Dakine hotlaps gripper if there isn't. This also fits a Wolftooth quick link pliers wrapped with electrical tape. The tape is to save rims and stick the $10 note on tears. Also a patch kit for triple redundancy.
Finally zip ties in the crank axles. Phew!
May 6, 2020, 2:31 a.m. - Andrew Collins
That tape trick for the quick links is a top tip. I've settled on a edc tool in the steerer tube with the bacon strips, with the little quick link tool and an Aussie $10 note for emergency coffee and sidewall tears. I've got the big edc pump but found it a bit fiddly and the pump head can lose grip of the presta valve when your pumping like crazy and getting tired. For a pump I use a Topeak Turbo Morph or the smaller Giyo gm71. These are convertible mini pumps with fold out handles and foot stand, and a gauge! The weight is on par with the big edc pump and a CO2 cartridge, but its way more reliable and you don't have to worry about limping home on a half filled 29x2.4. For my tube I use a storage bottle if there's a bottle mount, or a Dakine hotlaps gripper if there isn't. This also fits a Wolftooth quick link pliers wrapped with electrical tape. The tape is to save rims and stick the $10 note on tears. Also a patch kit for triple redundancy. Finally zip ties in the crank axles. Phew!