Possible tool box idea - your thoughts?

**JATZ** · 10th July 2009, 20:56

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

oh fuk dino i just sat down....

i could mount a high level stop light on top as well...

Like 2tyred said, give it a go and see how you like it, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Beers due for a refresh too

**junkmanjoe** · 10th July 2009, 21:43

mate you drink like a fish....

it looks a bit dorky...

**Woodman** · 10th July 2009, 21:47

Joe me old China, What tools do you carry? cos that tool box seems pretty big to me.

**junkmanjoe** · 10th July 2009, 22:17

it just me tupper ware container, 3 spanners for axles, two tubes and foot pump, for my baby love doll, with vibrating tits...you want to borrow her..

**Woodman** · 11th July 2009, 08:29

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

it just me tupper ware container, 3 spanners for axles, two tubes and foot pump, for my baby love doll, with vibrating tits...you want to borrow her..

I know of a few good tracks where there is little chance of being disturbed.

**junkmanjoe** · 11th July 2009, 09:26

im a going to scrap this idea...

this thread is closed, because its a stupid idea.....and i worked out that Jatz is a fish and woody wants my baby love doll.....Hmmm

thanks chaps.

**warewolf** · 11th July 2009, 10:12

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

it just me tupper ware container, 3 spanners for axles, two tubes and foot pump, for my baby love doll, with vibrating tits...you want to borrow her..

How many axles you got? (or does your pneumatic lover have a feature I've never considered

)
You really only need to carry 1 tube, the second is a heavy bulky thing to be carrying everywhere. Ditch the foot pump in favour of a mini mtb pump. A mere fraction of the size and weight. This stuff is going to be carried a lot and used little, so sacrificing 'ideal/optimal' for low weight & low bulk is worthwhile.

All my tools fit in a bum bag about 250x100 diameter. Nearly half the bulk is a standard-weight 21" tube bound tightly with laccy bands. Tyre levers, axle spanners, leatherman, puncture kit, metal putty, hose for syphoning, cable ties, duct tape, small shifter, gloves/rags, screwdrivers, sockets, allen keys, spark plug tool, shock preload adjuster. Spare chain links and master link, chain tool. Tow/haul strap (4-6m of 25mm webbing). Several of the list are combined into the one tool, so the total is smaller and lighter than the sum of the parts. Needle-nose vice grips would be a useful addition. Mobile phone to call if more is required.

If you are riding in a group, if everyone carries a small amount, the group can survive. Everyone should carry any tools specific to their bike, too. You don't want one person in the group to carry a lot of stuff, and others none. This goes for pretty much any time you are in the field: tramping, hunting, cycling, adv... whatever.

If your small amount covers the bare essentials, it will also work for short solo forays. Essentials means being able to fix the common stuff and/or showstoppers that only need small tools eg broken chain.

**junkmanjoe** · 11th July 2009, 11:01

thanks for kind wisdom...notes taken, and will later be looking in to skinying up things a little..or a lot..

**Woodman** · 11th July 2009, 16:31

chain and chainbreaker, will pop them in good idea Colin. I carry 2 tubes and a puncture repair kit, allen keys, the spanners that are relevant, spark plug spanner, lots of cable ties, knead it, knife, insulation tape, a survival bag, and various other stuff in me pockets that surprises me occaisionally when I find it. Also have spare levers permanently cable tied to the frame. Most of it is in a little bag bungied to the back, access is a pain, but then hopefully I won't have to use any of it.

**junkmanjoe** · 11th July 2009, 19:23

ive been working on a soultion, and will be getting closer tomorrow,
when ya think about it theres a few spaces on ya bike that are right in front of ya face...

**NordieBoy** · 11th July 2009, 21:51

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

ive been working on a soultion, and will be getting closer tomorrow,
when ya think about it theres a few spaces on ya bike that are right in front of ya face...

That's your chin guard you numpty.