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Workshop on wheels2 min readTHE PANNIER PAPERS · NO. 16

£280 of tools. None of them fit the nut.

The titanium toolkit is immaculate. The rear wheel remains firmly attached.

£280 of tools. None of them fit the nut.
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Anyone near this lane with a bigger spanner?

Before this turns into another lecture about preparation, please look at the photo. I have brought considerably more tools than most people own.

Rear puncture. Got a spare tube, patches, tyre levers, compressor, valve tool, spare valve cores, nitrile gloves and a little mat so the parts don’t get dirty.

Unfortunately none of the spanners fit the nut holding the wheel on.

Biggest one stops just short of going over it. Have tried approaching from both sides.

Spent £280 putting this kit together after watching a bloke unpack his on YouTube. Followed his list exactly. Apparently he has a different bike, which wasn’t mentioned until quite a long way into the video.

Everything is titanium where possible. Saved nearly 400 grams compared with ordinary tools, although I’ve brought the ordinary ones as well in case the titanium is too nice to use.

Please don’t ask whether I tested it at home. There wasn’t anything wrong with the bike at home.

The little ratchet is lovely. Can get the screen off, both mirrors off and access the air filter. None of those are currently the problem, but I’ve checked.

Someone’s suggested an adjustable spanner. Deliberately didn’t bring one because a bloke in the comments said they’re for people who don’t know what they’re doing. Starting to think I’m exactly who they’re for.

Also, once the nut is off, how are we supporting the bike? The video cut from him pointing at the wheel to it being on a bench.

I’ve got cable ties if that helps. Everyone says you can fix anything with cable ties but nobody ever gets into the details.

Would really appreciate someone coming out. You only need to bring the spanner. You’re welcome to use all my other equipment, provided it goes back in the correct pockets.

EDIT: The compressor works brilliantly. We’ve confirmed the puncture six times now.

EDIT 2: Found the original toolkit under the seat. There’s a big flat spanner in it.

EDIT 3: Yes, it fits.

EDIT 4: Going to leave this up because other people might learn something. Please stop tagging me in it. It’s my post.

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