Well, while we are waiting for the team to finish, I though I would share a part of an email that Eddie sent out before the race. It will be interesting to see what was used, and what they needed more of – besides tubes…
Tools:
————————————————————-
Allen wrench sets (many, english and metric)
Socket set (english and metric)
pliers, lg and needle
cable cutters
Open end wrenches, english and metric
BB cup wrench
BB tool, Shimano integrated (works for Ken’s bike and anyone else with
Shimano integrated sealed 2-cup BB)
BB tool, Shimano 12-splined (works with Brad’s square post, 113mm sealed)
Shimano cassette lockring tool
Chain whip (don’t laugh, this is a real tool…also motivational 🙂
Multi spoke wrench (2 of these)
Chain rivet tool (2 of these, 1 is shimano HG compat)
Crankarm puller
Chain cleaner
Cassette brush
Several sets of tire levers
Hypodermic grease thingy with needle
Screwdrivers, phillips and flat, various sizes
Utility knife
File, needle and flat
Hammer
Floor pump
Small frame pump
2 tube patchkits
Workstand (if it fits in the van)
Shimano component specsheets and instructions
Lots of old rags
A couple of plastic parts washing tubs
Ziploc bags
Paper towels
Tape measure
Sponge
Scotch-Brite
Sandpaper
————————————————————
Lubes and cleaners:
————————————————————
Finish Line teflon grease
White Lightning dry lube (chains, etc)
Finish Line syn wet lube (chains, cables, calipers, etc)
*I might also get a tube of tri-flow wet lube
Performance clean safe general purpose cleaner
White Lightning Clean Streak degreaser (self-dry)
————————————————————
Spare parts:
————————————————————-
Spare integrated BB (see above, I just happen to have a spare)
A few spokes+nipples
Several tubes, ~4 regular stem, 2 longstem
Full set of handlebar tape
Brake/shifter cables (I think I have 2 spares at home, will pick up another
tonight)
Spare saddle (from my bike)
Spare helmet
Spare clipless pedals and cleats (my Speedplay X3’s)
Spare beartraps+toeclips (just in case)
Spare shoes (mine, sz 8 US)
Spare gloves (mine, M)
Spare regulation headlight and taillight (Brad will likely use my headlight)
8 AA NIMH rechargable batts and 2 chargers (Sandy has a couple of additional
sets and a charger) Chargers will work in the vehicles.
Wheelset (1 front, 1 rear, no cassette)
Sunglasses (clear amber and dark, interchangeable)
Poly cable ties, assorted
Duct tape, Electrical tape, Athletic tape, scotch tape
Grey reflective tape (Ken also has some yellow)
A few foam helmet pads
~4 water bottles
A few spare bottle cages
A few spare chainring nuts
A few bottle cage frame screws
Spare look cleats