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  Topic Name: Carry a spare tire? Parts? on: July 10, 2012, 12:02:13 PM
Nova11


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« on: July 10, 2012, 12:02:13 PM »

Hey guys -

Does anyone actually carry a folding spare tire, or are you just prepared to patch/sew any needed repairs?

Any other suggestions for out of the ordinary spare parts/tools that will come in handy that you have had to use on the trail?
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  Topic Name: Carry a spare tire? Parts? Reply #1 on: July 10, 2012, 02:45:19 PM
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2012, 02:45:19 PM »

Here's the repair stuff that carry on the Colorado Trail:

multi-tool
pump
brake pad spacer
chain lube
small grease rag
upholstery needle and thread
duct tape
zip ties
cord
spoke repair kit
tube patch kit
tire boot
brake pads
derailer hanger
spare derailler cable (pre-cut)
chainring bolts
cleats & bolts
4 quick links
4 extra chain links
spare tube

No spare tire, but I ride with Continental X-Kings/Mountain Kings with ProTection.
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  Topic Name: Carry a spare tire? Parts? Reply #2 on: July 10, 2012, 05:51:49 PM
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2012, 05:51:49 PM »

Here's the repair stuff that carry on the Colorado Trail:

multi-tool
pump
brake pad spacer
chain lube
small grease rag
upholstery needle and thread
duct tape
zip ties
cord
spoke repair kit
tube patch kit
tire boot
brake pads
derailer hanger
spare derailler cable (pre-cut)
chainring bolts
cleats & bolts
4 quick links
4 extra chain links
spare tube

No spare tire, but I ride with Continental X-Kings/Mountain Kings with ProTection.

I carry the same stuff minus a brake pad spacer.  My thread is polyester thread from r.jardine for tarps and packs high durability/strength.
Also have a

small keychain pocket knife
small photon coin-cell led light 
2 tire levers
presta to schrader valve adaptor
velcro strap
generic emergency rear derailleur for company in addition to my bike specific d hangar
one tubeless valve stem
tire plug repair kit
2 bottle cage bolts
stein mini cassette lockring driver
mini super glue
2 fiber fix spokes, 3-6 spokes for my wheels.

but alas no spare tire.  other incidentals -cash, first aid w/ gauze pads and roll of gauze, antibiotic ointment and/or antiseptic spray. holl'r
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