Entering the world of cycling is like learning a new language! Lots of fun but there is also a lot to learn about "how-to's", new terminology and what to do if something breaks down on a ride. I must be honest my back up plan for a long time has been: "If something happens, I'll just call someone to pick me up." I never carried a tube nor a pump and really didn't know how to fix anything on my road bike if something happened to me while riding. Not a really good decision, but the Hero Kit for Road Cycling has changed that now!
Being that I also ride with my kids, this will come in very handy with fixing any issues with my sons bike as well as my bike trailer. It also provides me more confidence that I can go further distances when I'm riding solo and with my family. My husband also occasionally commutes on his road bike during the week so we now share the Hero Kit. In a good way, we still haven't had a chance to "use" the kit but I know it will definitely come in handy when we need to fix something in the future. I highly recommend the Hero Kit for Road Cycling, as well as checking out other kits for Mountain Biking, Crash Kits and refill kits.
I would like to thank Hero Kit who provided this product for the purposes of this review. As always these are my true and honest opinions.
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The kit includes...
12 Function Multi-Tool w/Chain tool
Planet Bike Tire Levers w/tire patch kit
24 Page Waterproof Field Repair Instruction Manual
9 Speed KMC Replacement Chain Link
10 Speed KMC Replacement Chain Link
Yelo Velo High-PSI Tire Boot (Torn Tire Patch)
Frame Bolt and Cleat Bolt
Multi-Use wipe (aka Tush Wipes)
Emergency Rain Poncho
ICE (In Case of Emergency Car)
The Pluses!
Novice Friendly ~ I absolutely love the "Step-By-Step Instructions Tools & Materials" Manual because it explains literally step-by-step how to fix issues from a flat tired, broken chain to brake problems and more. I'm the type of person that learns by doing rather than explaining, so having a detailed Instruction manual with a bicycle part chart is perfect for me to follow along while actually fixing the bike. Hero Kit also categorizes the level of difficulty of fixing each issue and everything is labeled so a novice like me knows what is what!
Small Packaging ~ All the components of the kit are small, including the Multi-Tool. The 12 Function Multitool folds down into a small rectangle and is pretty lightweight. The whole kit fits into the LokSak (plastic bag) which is only 4.5in x 7in. Being a hiker and now a cyclist I'm very concerned about weight, and this Hero Kit for Road Cycling total weight is 10.4 oz, (spare tube and pump not included). This whole kit easily fits into my seat pack and would easily fit in a jersey back pocket.
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| It's small - 10.4 oz |
Quality Product ~ When the packaging containing the road biking repair kit is a quality product, I know I have a great kit. The LokSak has a patented Leakproof/Airtight Seal so everything inside stays dry! Hero Kit made the manual waterproof and included a poncho just in case your day gets a little worse by being rained while fixing your bike. The Planet Bike Levers have the tire patch kit tucked inside a little compartment, which is a great idea because I can imagine those easily flying away if they were loose in the bag. Hero Kit's Multitool is very small but sturdy that includes a chain tool, which is great because I don't have carry our large multi-tool in our kit.
Safety Centered ~ The kit itself is very safety centered, from protecting the rider from the elements to providing an ICE (In Case of Emergency) card that the rider can fill out. We never like to think about biking accidents "What If's..." but having a card like that could help a passer-by or medical personnel save your life if you were found unconscious in a crash.
The Minuses
None really. My only "minus" was that it uncovered my lack of knowledge of my very own bike but that is more of a reflection of me not the kit. The kit has actually inspired to keep learning about bikes and riding.
Chasqui Mom Last Thoughts...
Being that I also ride with my kids, this will come in very handy with fixing any issues with my sons bike as well as my bike trailer. It also provides me more confidence that I can go further distances when I'm riding solo and with my family. My husband also occasionally commutes on his road bike during the week so we now share the Hero Kit. In a good way, we still haven't had a chance to "use" the kit but I know it will definitely come in handy when we need to fix something in the future. I highly recommend the Hero Kit for Road Cycling, as well as checking out other kits for Mountain Biking, Crash Kits and refill kits.
I would like to thank Hero Kit who provided this product for the purposes of this review. As always these are my true and honest opinions.
Join in on the conversation by leaving a comment here! You can also join in on the conversations on Chasqui Mom's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that is updated daily with outdoor activities and other wonderful posts and links from #OutdoorFamilies!
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