Yep…mechanics brings you back to reality. Although I’ve learned after two chain breaks and a bent derailleur…a multi tool with a chain breaker at least allows you to reset the steed to a fixie and ride out…but 🥾 out is good too.
Yes, this crossed my mind. I have a great multi tool with a chain breaker. But I do not have an extra missing link to put the chain back together. I may start carrying one now.
Best investment I’ve made have used it twice. You don’t need a link…just break the chain…and shorten the chain. It takes a little practice…and not fumbling the pin back in…they’re so small. I also carry a small multi tool with pliers to help hold.
Catching a stick into the drive train can instantly gnarl up a good ride. I’ve often wondered why MTB rear derailleurs hang low for scooping up all obstacles along the way. Time to go back to internal hub shifters?
Yep…mechanics brings you back to reality. Although I’ve learned after two chain breaks and a bent derailleur…a multi tool with a chain breaker at least allows you to reset the steed to a fixie and ride out…but 🥾 out is good too.
Of course, Tom, I was the "friend". Have you been on the New Mohican Bike Trails?
Haha Jace I didn’t wanna call you out. I’m just glad we were able to get out there man.
Haha...its all good! Glad we could get out. We still had a good time and some deeper convos we probably wouldnt have had on the Bikes. WIN
Yep…only a fan of the to the dam side…the track back not so much…great addition
Yes, this crossed my mind. I have a great multi tool with a chain breaker. But I do not have an extra missing link to put the chain back together. I may start carrying one now.
Best investment I’ve made have used it twice. You don’t need a link…just break the chain…and shorten the chain. It takes a little practice…and not fumbling the pin back in…they’re so small. I also carry a small multi tool with pliers to help hold.
Catching a stick into the drive train can instantly gnarl up a good ride. I’ve often wondered why MTB rear derailleurs hang low for scooping up all obstacles along the way. Time to go back to internal hub shifters?