After my disasterest broken chain event last Monday, I decided to add a few items to carry in case of emergency field repairs. The items I added are 3 pair vinyl gloves, for obvious reasons. Two sets of Sram Master links for quick chain reattachment. Two pieces of coat hanger wire to hold the chain together while I make link repairs. A small chain tool which I always carried, but, hoped I would never have to use. I posted my Murphy's Law Day on BROL and got lots of feedback. Besides the gloves, which was obvious, the coat hanger to hold the chain together like a 3 rd hand seems ingenious. Having a chain tool and making repairs off the bike is easy. Using a Master Link to reattach the chain on the bike is much easier than using the chain tool. The added items account for minimal weight and should serve as a quicker and easier chain repair both in the field and at home.
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