The Fridays Tour

[AKA Bob]

If we are talking about Scotland and cycling this maybe worth watching to get some ideas about suitable 'tartans'?

 

[dellzeqq]

ah! Yes! Would you like to tell us what you were looking for when you came across this gem?

 

[clarion]

Just the usual search, I guess: Darth Vader bagpipes unicycle

You never Googled that?

 

[dellzeqq]

Stuff in the van time. I'm assuming that most people will carry multi-tools, spokes, tubes, repair kits, links for chains with them (and there will be a reminder)

Track pump (I've got to get a new one)
tubes for 700x23mm tyres, talced, long valve
spare wheels, 700C, rear with Shimano freehub for cassette
spare tyres 700x23 (some forks will not take 25s)
pedal spanner
large Allen key for pedals
spoke key
nuts and bolts by Adrian
chainwhip
cassette tool
lubricants - lithium grease and GT85
electrical tape
duct tape
crank extractor - check

zip ties
first aid kit - I could do with some thoughts on that, although I could alwauys ask teh excellent Janie K for advice.
gear and brake cables (and outers)
good pair of cutting pliers

your further thoughts invited

saddles - really?

 

[Flying Dodo]

First aid kit
Lube (chains, for the use of)
Freehub remover tool
Electrical tape (thousands of uses)
zip ties (ditto)

 

[Davywalnuts]

First aid kit
Lube (chains, for the use of)
Freehub remover tool
Electrical tape (thousands of uses)
zip ties (ditto)

A tip I read and put into practice, from the touring section, was to wrap a measure of electrical tape around an old club card type card, as it saves carrying a roll of tape and saves space too. It comes with me everywhere as is hardly noticeable.

And without wanting to promote a product, "lifesystems" first aid kits are great and come in all shapes and sizes, well recommended.

 

[martint235]

I can throw in a spare saddle if you really want one. The one I got with Lelly is just making a shelf look untidy.

 

[srw]

Pipe lagging - both for handlebar padding to protect sore hands and to protect frames in transit.
Handlebar tape.
Rim tape.
Miscellaneous spanners for those annoying nuts and bolts that aren't allen keyed.
Brake pads.
Spare gloves, waterproofs, arm/leg warmers, scarves, buffs, blankets etc
Wetwipes

It might also be worth double-checking what size wheels and tyres people have rather than assuming every bike will take 700x23! Ditto spoke keys.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I wish to declare my previously unannounced oddness. I'm a 28mm boy. (As if a 23 could carry my fat arse!)

also; I am for Campagnolo on this ride not the Japanese fella. Does that mean I'll have to ride a few metres back at a respectful distance.

(agree with Adrian... carrying electrical and duct tape is what your pump or seatpost are for.)

Now should I make simon's day and take off my mood gourds; thus removing, at a stroke, all the non-allen key fixings on my bike?

Can I add Large Allen key for cranks... square taper... old skool.

 

[srw]

Compared with the oddness of being able to translate into Latin, the oddness of riding 700cx28 on a tandem (and 700cx25 on solo) is nothing.

 

[srw]

I wish to declare my previously unannounced oddness. I'm a 28mm boy. (As if a 23 could carry my fat arse!)

Just imagine what 23mm would be like on a tandem...

Now should I make simon's day and take off my mood gourds; thus removing, at a stroke, all the non-allen key fixings on my bike?

You'll regret it when it rains.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

You'll regret it when it rains.

Forgive me. It was a moment of weakness. They are staying on.

(I just need to find a way to stop the rear one squeaking when it flexes)

 

[velovoice]

Anyone not using 700c x 23 needs to shout out and declare their oddness.

700c x 28 here - I will bring at least 2 spare tubes and probably 1 spare tyre.

P.S. new bike!!!

 

[dellzeqq]

I wish to declare my previously unannounced oddness. I'm a 28mm boy. (As if a 23 could carry my fat arse!)

also; I am for Campagnolo on this ride not the Japanese fella. Does that mean I'll have to ride a few metres back at a respectful distance.

(agree with Adrian... carrying electrical and duct tape is what your pump or seatpost are for.)

Now should I make simon's day and take off my mood gourds; thus removing, at a stroke, all the non-allen key fixings on my bike?

Can I add Large Allen key for cranks... square taper... old skool.

I'm thinking that a generic (used for easier fitting) tyre will get you to the next town (note to self - must freshen up list of all bike shops on route) but if you want to stick a larger tyre in the van, that's ok.

I don't know what to do about Campag rear hubs. I suppose, again, we could just put you on a Shimano rear cassette and make do with that until we got to a bike shop. Let's think about it.

duct tape added

square oldstylee crank spanner - I think I've got one. I'll check

mudguards - I'd look at the weather forecast and decide. If it's going to be dry most of the week, come to the start with them on and then take them off in the evening and put them in the van.

 

[Aperitif]

your further thoughts invited

Kidnap Tim O's fully laden Kaffenback