Single speed - tools for changing the wheel

[CAB]

Have got very used to quick release leavers ... And just realised the hard way that my single speed doesn't have any.

What would you recommend to take when out and about in order to keep bulk to a minimum.....???

Many thanks.

[AndrewEH1]

Something like this: http://www.parktool.com/product/i-beam-mini-fold-u...

Basically work out what tools you need and find a mini tool that has them all.

[DrMekon]

I use a Pedro's Trixie.

[thanetspeedshop]

!!!!!!!!!!!!! eighteen quid for a 15mm spanner and a bottle opener?

Oh, I see - it says it's especially for single-speed...

Fer Feck's sake

[AyBee]

I tend to carry a massive adjustable spanner I'd carry a small one but with the wheel in place, it needs to stay in place and it's easy to pull the wheel out of line if it's not tight enough.

[Fluffsri]

Had one these for years now, could be just what your after.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gerber-Cool-Tool-/150998...

[agentnomad]

To remove the wheel you need a 15mm spanner

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

If you want to keep your hands clean dealing with the chain and the puncture repair/tube swop, a couple of disposable latex/nitrial gloves would be useful

After that the tools needed for road side repairs are the shame as a bike with QR wheels
But it's a bit like first aid kits they are no good if you don't know what to do with them same goes for tools no good having a spoke key unless you understand how and what to do with it etc.

[gazza285]

swerni said:

How's he going to get the wheel off with just a spanner?

Undo nuts, remove wheel? What else do you need?

[mchammer89]

I've had quite a few SS bikes (road, track and MTB) and never needed anything bar a spanner to get the wheel out.

[CAB]

Thanks all. Tempted by the pedro trixie as I understand you can fasten it to the frame via the bottle mounts ... Quite neat ...Only question wouldn't I need 2 for both bolts??

Carry tubes etc in back pocket don't want to have to carry a spanner in it as well... That is what the tool chest at home is for

Any other suggestions gratefully received.

CAB

[gazza285]

Take a puncture kit and leave the wheel in the frame?

[CAB]

gazza285 said:

Take a puncture kit and leave the wheel in the frame?

Use the bike for commuting and time is a tad limited so if i have a puncture i normally just replace inner tube...... then fix subsequently....

[gazza285]

Of course you could just convert the wheel to quick release.

[CAB]

gazza285 said:

Take a puncture kit and leave the wheel in the frame?

Use the bike for commuting and time is a tad limited so if i have a puncture i normally just replace inner tube...... then fix subsequently....

[CAB]

gazza285 said:

Take a puncture kit and leave the wheel in the frame?

Use the bike for commuting and time is a tad limited so if i have a puncture i normally just replace inner tube...... then fix subsequently....

[walm]

I used a trixie.
You don't need two (?!).
You might have chain tugs - you might not. I am sure the OP knows (or perhaps not)...
IIRC converting to QR is impossible since most are too long since they are set up for geared bikes which have a wider rear wheel+cassette vs wheel+one cog.
Also - I think you can get a lot more torques on a spanner vs QR which is pretty important if you ever want to convert to fixed.

It fastens thusly:

[DrMekon]

CAB said:

Thanks all. Tempted by the pedro trixie as I understand you can fasten it to the frame via the bottle mounts ... Quite neat ...Only question wouldn't I need 2 for both bolts??

Carry tubes etc in back pocket don't want to have to carry a spanner in it as well... That is what the tool chest at home is for

Any other suggestions gratefully received.

CAB

It comes with wing nuts to replace the allen bolts.

Doesn't help when you leave it at the side of the road an ride off without it, mind.

[CAB]

walm said:

I used a trixie.
You don't need two (?!).
You might have chain tugs - you might not. I am sure the OP knows (or perhaps not)...
IIRC converting to QR is impossible since most are too long since they are set up for geared bikes which have a wider rear wheel+cassette vs wheel+one cog.
Also - I think you can get a lot more torques on a spanner vs QR which is pretty important if you ever want to convert to fixed.

It fastens thusly:

Purchased the trixie but also have always used 2 spanners rather than just 1.... will have a bash this weekend and see if you can use just the one....

Have a condor which doesnt have chain tugs

Thanks

[AyBee]

CAB said:

Purchased the trixie but also have always used 2 spanners rather than just 1.... will have a bash this weekend and see if you can use just the one....

Have a condor which doesnt have chain tugs

Thanks

Why have you always used two? I find one works fine, tighten, walk the wheel back, tighten etc and repeat in order to get the tension in the chain.

[walm]

AyBee said:

Why have you always used two? I find one works fine, tighten, walk the wheel back, tighten etc and repeat in order to get the tension in the chain.

This.
If you tighten both nuts at the same time - your chain is probably too loose.
Or you're Popeye!