I was wondering what tools you all ride with and if you have any tricks for keeping the weight down. For example, I’d like to carry a 14mm, 11mm, and 10mm socket for my cranks, seat, and bearing holder but the ratchet is very heavy so I normally don’t ride with them. Are there any lighter options then carrying a ratchet with enough torque for crank nuts? I guess something like a big allen with a 3/8” square on one side to accept a socket would be nice. I already have one of those foldup hex tools. Do you know of any with a 3/8" square for sockets?
Sorry that I don’t know all the proper names for everything.
Daniel
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I have a Lifu pedal wrench that on the other end has a 14mm and 15mm sockets. almost the same wieght as a pedal wrench. Also, if you get (I want to say...) 1/8" sockets rather than quarter, they can be pretty light (and will do the job for bearings/seat). although, i have profiles so I bring an allen. and a tri allen (4,5,6) I might be forgetting something, but it's been awhile since iv been riding and had the need to bring tools.
Edit: or for a 10mm, you can get a tri 8,9,10 mil. that;s actually what I usually have.
The only trick I use with tools is to match them to what I'm most likely to need; examples: -
Crank nut socket wrench is heavy so I only take it if I'm going on a long journey or if I've just changed the cranks (so they are more likely to loosen).
Tightening bearing holders and seat post clamp before riding should mean they stay put (it's a double bolt clamp) but the allen key and spanner for these are so light I generally take them.
Also a bike pump for the tyre and airseat, plus a puncture repair kit (again cos it's so light).
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