tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487040144308313868.post5005771619381195109..comments2023-07-05T05:21:56.629-04:00Comments on Phat Bike Mike in Ottawa: To much of a lock system?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03573585436337061120noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487040144308313868.post-64342897085859998182015-08-17T14:30:01.508-04:002015-08-17T14:30:01.508-04:00I've been looking for one multi tool that can ...I've been looking for one multi tool that can do what I am looking for. But so far I haven't found it. The vice grips is a general tools for wheel/pedal/odd and ends type of stuff, which I plan on ditching out of my tool bag by the end of week. I've already removed the spare tube, roll of gorilla tape, bike pump, patch kit, spoke tightener and the spare screws I was carrying around.. <br /><br />But the kick stand only weights in at 1lbs and for me, it's a lot more important than I ever thought it would be. <br /><br />I'm not worried about the weight just I've added stuff to my tool bag over time and it's time to clean it up. :)<br /><br />I've been looking into getting an frame but I don't think it's worth it until this one gives up on me. My rear tire is already as light as possible but the front I can't do anything about until I decide to get another motor. Which if I do, I will just end up with a road bike instead and safe the electric bike for other times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573585436337061120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487040144308313868.post-65001670536476258222015-08-17T13:02:08.429-04:002015-08-17T13:02:08.429-04:00I'd shed a lot of those tools. One bike-speci...I'd shed a lot of those tools. One bike-specific multitool will do you better than 2 general multitools and a vice grip. If you are worried about a bad break down, a cellular phone and $20 will get you out of that bind more easily.<br /><br />I've seen commuters who just leave their locks at work. Saves a lot of weight as the u-locks are heavy.<br /><br />If you have a kick stand, consider shedding that too. It's convenient to stand your bike up in the middle of no-where but they're usually pretty heavy and not essential.<br /><br />Honestly the biggest weight savings in your case would be, new frame & new wheels. Carbon fiber is nice and light. It makes your wallet really light too :D.BigRedClydesdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597167088393756735noreply@blogger.com