You’re a support mechanic at a bike event... which five tools do you take?
If it’s a bike event for newbies: a bike stand, as I think I’m going to be adjusting lots of gears; a screwdriver to adjust the limit screws to stop people’s chains failing off; Allen keys so I can put their seats at a more reasonable height; and then the obvious tyre levers and a pump. Michael Webb
A wing, prayer and a track pump. Also some gaffer tape as it will fix anything. Plus a big disclaimer they’d hired me as a bodger. Nick Stone
A good mechanic and four beers. Mark Doak
Hammer, cable-ties, Gorilla tape, corkscrew and pizza cutter. Ed Thomas
An Allen key multi-tool, a set of tyre levers, floor pump, a 10mm wrench and a pair of needlenose pliers. Matt Bartholomew
Gin, tonic, ice, lemon and a glass. Neil Regan I’d only need a hammer. Michael Mcewan
Bottom bracket tool, multi-tool, cone spanner, chain strap and cassette tool. Graham Seward
4mm hex, 5mm hex, 8mm hex (for pedal axle), chain tool and spoke wrench. Dominic Carpio
Multi-tool and four tins of WD-40. Mark Robinson
Must be a rubbish event if they’re banking on my mechanical skills. Martyn Jones
A £5 Wilko multi-tool, and a large hammer to deal with anyone who
The biggest multi-tool I can find. Daniel Wolman
Bottle opener, bag of chips, sense of humour, actual mechanic and a folding chair. Mark Hendey
Gaffer tape, cable-ties, multi-tool, adjustable spanner and pump. Dan Bassford
Tape. Lots of tape. Andrew Phillips
A brick, an old coat hanger, a firstaid plaster, a packet of Jelly Babies and the Bible. Simon O’connor
Next week’s big question…
What is the oddest use for a bicycle/old bicycle you have ever seen?
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complains. Thomas Willingham
Earplugs. Paul Bonner-williams