On 2017-05-12 08:23, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:06:04 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote: Snipped
But then, to one who habitually uses a nail and a rock as a chain
tool the use of proper tools is probably a mystery.


Try to differentiate between an outdoors emergency situation and
the workshop in the garage. It's not that difficult.

- Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

Which is hy mose of us carry a small tool repair kit that includes a
chain-breaker.


Most? Most cyclists don't even carry a first aid kit and that is way
more important than a chain breaker tool. I have used mine multiple
times. Never for myself.

Still debating with myself whether to schlepp the CPR mask. It's light
but adds volume.


... That way a broken chain isn't an ememrgency and a
repair only takes a few seconds. After all seconds count when you're
beig stalked by mountain lions or other hungry critters doesn't it?
For someone who either breaks chains a lot or often comes across
people with a broken chain (bother very rare where I ride even on the
technical trails) it ONLY makes sense to have a chain breaker and
spare link(s)and quick-link WITH YOU.


I usually only carry tools where there is hardly any alternative. For
breaking a chain there is.


To be honest using a rock and rusty nail to repair a chain in the
field sounds like something an armchair bicyclist would think up.
Such a repaired chain would most likely fail again after only a short
distance.


So why did they never fail?


... Believe it or not there's good reasons why chain breakers
are used to fix a chain.


I might get one of those. One of these days, as grandpa Kettle would
have said. If I find a really tiny one on sale for a good price.

I might even consider a new headset for the road bike. Maybe :-)

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/