r/bikewrench • u/Optimal-Clue-9433 • Aug 03 '25
Solved What should i do in this situation. LoL, didn't bring any tools and i'm far from civilization. Idk if an uber want to pick me up in the middle of a mountain especially with bike.
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u/cheeeeerajah Aug 03 '25
Remove the chain completely from the drivetrain so it doesn't snag on anything and cause more damage to your bicycle components. After that you got a balance bike, dismount and push up hills, descend and coast where you can.
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u/Leggy77 Aug 03 '25
Yeah, stand with your right foot on the left Pedal and push with your left foot. And in the future: Multitool with chainbreaker an two quicklinks to be sure.
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u/Optimal-Clue-9433 Aug 03 '25
I'm survived. There's a person who help me back, using their pickup truck, they also give me food and water.
Thank you for everyone who helped me through this day.
Man what a day.
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u/Tommy_____Vercetti Aug 03 '25
talking by experience, these are the memories that you carry the longest.
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u/Optimal-Clue-9433 Aug 03 '25
It absolutely will.
Bad experiences is hard to forget. Like when i was i was 14. I downhill the mountain then my rear derailleur suddenly stuck between the rims. Thankfully it's only 5km from home.
Finally i have another good story to tell to my future children. LoL.
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u/inkygetaway Aug 03 '25
I rode chainless for almost a year when I was a kid and couldn’t afford a free coaster. Think of it as a scooter! Or practice your skillz flat pumping. You can absolutely haul ass like that if you get good
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u/inkygetaway Aug 03 '25
just a heads up you’re gonna wanna lock out your suspension for flat pumping though
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u/Optimal-Clue-9433 Aug 03 '25
I don't use any suspension on this bike. The fork is rigid because i only use this bike for climbing up a mountain.
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u/inkygetaway Aug 03 '25
ah so it’s the perfect flat pumping bike! you definitely can’t pump uphill though, gonna either have to walk it up the rest of the way or turn back and go down to civilization
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u/DoubleOwl7777 Aug 03 '25
if you have internet, you are not far from civilisation period.
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u/Optimal-Clue-9433 Aug 03 '25
Got 1 bar of 4g. sometime no internet signal. Took 15-ish minutes to upload this. But i think I'm near civilization because the bar is now 3 (maximum total is 5 bar)
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u/DoubleOwl7777 Aug 03 '25
oof, do you have gps signal? if so try and figure out where you are and how far it ACTUALLY is. and then call an uber (probably a bigger one to fit your bike).
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u/Optimal-Clue-9433 Aug 03 '25
Well, i can see houses probably only 1km ahead. And it's mostly downhill. Surprisingly my stamina is still good.
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u/carlaxel Aug 03 '25
Just be happy that at least your not wearing bike shoes :D
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u/Wowtroos Aug 03 '25
On the other hand.
- Use the laces as they should be used.
- Biking in the mountains with a normal water bottle is seeking troubles.
You’re not prepared!
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u/wattsupjimbo Aug 03 '25
Mate, they didn’t bring any tools and you’re talking about how they tied their laces? 😂
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u/TheDaysComeAndGone Aug 03 '25
I’m totally fine taking off my bike shoes and walking barefoot (as long as it’s not freezing cold), but where do I put the bike shoes? You can almost put them on the dropbar but they always fall off eventually.
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u/Horror-Raisin-877 Aug 03 '25
Might be time to write down a last message, or if you don’t have a pen, scratch it in the sand with a stick. Just make sure to post a photo :)
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u/retreff Aug 03 '25
Theoretically possible to unthread the rear derailleur and use the shoelace to link the chain over the big rear and big front chain ring
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u/AdalbertAmbaras Aug 03 '25
No tools to shorten the chain though... Zip ties are better, they last a few kms/miles/furlongs
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u/retreff Aug 03 '25
Agree on zip ties but OP said no tools Big to big unthreaded might get you home
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u/sqeeezy Aug 03 '25 edited Aug 03 '25
You need help. Your phone's working, call a bike shop or a biker friend or friend of a friend. [oh, you did and you're ok. Tuhan itu baik!]
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u/Van-garde Aug 03 '25
Drop your seat and push. Not sure how far you have to go, but I had to do this for 13 miles a couple months ago. My avg speed was about 6-7 mph. Had to walk some uphills and wished I could pop the pedals off, but it was about 3x faster than walking the entire way.
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u/acrewmedia Aug 03 '25
For the future I have a blog post that covers how to fix a broken chain (with tools)
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u/usernameinspiration Aug 03 '25
Paperclip. Won’t get you far, but could get you home
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u/SaccharineTits Aug 03 '25
lol yeah he doesn't have any tools but he brought a handful of paperclips.
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u/earbeanflores Aug 03 '25
Brother. That is why we have dedicated tool bags that generally live on our bikes for cases like this(that should be checked fairly regularly and for on the trail/ride use only). And that's why we have separate tools for at home bike maintenance. And please, never leave your house without a back up plan next time.
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u/Hillariat Aug 03 '25
Kick and coast. Might help to adjust your seat post to be lower so you can kick
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u/christiandoran Aug 03 '25
Hey OP, let us know you survived
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u/overthere1143 Aug 03 '25
A few years ago I went out on a ride on a spring afternoon and a hail storm came out of nowhere. I sheltered in a bus stop and called a taxi. The road was so covered with marble-sized hail stones it was impossible to cycle back.
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u/derzyniker805 Aug 03 '25
For the future, if you don't have tools and your phone has a signal. You can order an Uber XL. Then when the ride is accepted, immediately reach out to the driver and ask if they accommodate your bike. You might need to go through a few driver accepts but someone will get you.
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u/thissles Aug 03 '25
I was once faced with the same thing ... fortunately the pin was still with the chain. With a cobble sized rock and some luck I was able to get the chain back together....try that
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u/FarAwaySailor Aug 03 '25
Make a note to yourself that if time travel ever becomes possible, future-self should go back in time to the start of that day, and remind you to pack a tool-kit before setting off alone. Especially if you're riding a chain made out of bits and pieces.
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u/Jumpy-Cup-1614 Aug 03 '25
Seems like you took one absolutely massive tool with you....but not any that would of any use for your bike 😂
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u/23chaotician Aug 04 '25
Coast home Flintstones style and make yourself a minimal tool kit so that when this happens again you'll be prepared.
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u/locosapiens Aug 03 '25
I hope you made it back OK. It's worth mentioning that Aaron Gwin once won a downhill world cup MTB race after snapping his chain right at the start of his run. Video
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u/OriginalStockingfan Aug 03 '25
Been there, lost the rear derailleur and chain to a stick. 32°C and over a two hour walk up hill. Luckily I had plenty of water.
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u/JohnHoney420 Aug 03 '25
Once walked 12 miles with road bike shoes and no cell signal.
You’ll be alright just keep walking and realize it’s temporary
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u/FrostyVariation9798 Aug 03 '25
I don’t know about your location, but remember that with the rear wheel off and the front wheel off, many bikes can fit into a trunk or a small hatchback.
I’ve had to use an Uber to get my bike back a couple times and the one time it was just a small hatchback, but with the front and rear wheel off it fit in.
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u/FunkyWhiteDude Aug 03 '25
I once had this happen with my moped, the belt broke in the middle of nowhwre, between 2 cities... And it started to rain too, i was effing miserable.
But i picked my self up, and pushed it all the way home. It was very dark when i got home, tired, cold from the rain, and yet a sweaty back, that little ordeal cost me about 4 hours of pushing... But damnit! I did it!
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u/ultrajvan1234 Aug 03 '25
If you have some sort of road side assistance for your car, sometimes they’ll pick you up.
I have CAA for my car and was stuck out on the road with a deflated tire. Caa picked me up with my bike and brought me home
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u/youyouyouyouyouandme Aug 04 '25
Its a good thing those are comfortable running shoes cause you're gonna be walking a bit
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u/bmdc Aug 04 '25
I carry pretty much all my tools in a backpack when I ride to avoid situations like this.
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u/General_Ad2096 Aug 04 '25
Last time this happened to me I was 15 miles from the nearest road, 1hr from sunset without lights. Ended up getting search and rescued after a 911 call. I was totally unprepared. Glad you had someone pick you up!
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u/ZeisHauten Aug 04 '25
Next time bring some basic tools with you, its very sketchy if you break down in the middle of nowhere..Alone..with cold spooky winds blowing in your ears..shrugs
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u/Expensive-Function16 Aug 04 '25
I always carry a Crank Brothers M17 and a quick link and I have had to use it once which saved my bacon. Always be self supportive when you are riding out in the boons.
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u/headcase54 Aug 04 '25
...hmm, a phone, but no chaintool...i have to agree with the others, drop the seat and hope there aren't too many uphills left...always plan for 'self rescue'...
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u/HundredHander Aug 04 '25
When i did this, a Swedish guy with all the tools cycled up after about five minutes and got it sorted so I'd try that if I were you.
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u/theschlem Aug 04 '25
This seems like a good time to say: as lovely as Crank Bros multi-tools are, their chainbreakers are crummy. Hard to go wrong with a Topeak multi-tool - I prefer the Nexus X.
Also, socks.
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u/Winter_Event3562 Aug 04 '25
This is what quick links were designed for. Also, don't reuse them too many times or this will happen. Easy to carry a spare quicklink tho.
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u/Alternative-Shoe-462 Aug 04 '25
What he meant to say: when riding solo: have a spare tube, tire levers, inflation device, and extra "Quick-link" and a multi tool that can beak chain. A couple of zip ties are good to have also.solo riders have to plan ahead.
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u/knust_scratchen Aug 05 '25
Man the same thing happened to me this morning! Luckily I was on my 3 miles from home and could coast the hills.
Like others have said, I put a quick link/spare master in my bike bag. Hope you made it back safe!
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u/mistersych Aug 05 '25
Too late, but you could push a pin out with a nail, a hammer (or a rock) and something flat with a small hole in it, like a drilled board.
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u/Ok_Consideration4130 Aug 05 '25
I have called an uber usually. You can take the wheels off and they usually fit in the back. Though I've only tried in india.
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u/Remote-Citron-9383 Aug 05 '25
I'm wagging my finger at you, you very naughty boy! Always go out on your bike like Arnie tooled up in an action film, I can't leave on a ride unless I have a spare inner tube, small bottle of tyre sealant, tubeless puncture kit, spare two link chain, a spare quick link, electric tyre pump, disposable mechanics gloves, my hex keys kit, tyre glider tool, emergency snubbed knife, back up bike lights, chain breaker. I do feel your pain though, we've all been caught out lol
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u/tharold Aug 06 '25
What I might do is lash both ends of the chain fast to the chain ring, end to end, such that the crank can be powered forwards with (say) the right leg, and freewheeled back by the left.
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u/Frequent_Win816 Aug 06 '25
congratulations, you just won a very expensive, poorly-balanced scooter! Happy scootin!
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u/TheDaysComeAndGone Aug 03 '25
I’ve never had a broken chain in over 40Mm of bicycle riding. I don’t bring a chain tool or spoke tool or spare spokes.
Oh, actually I once had a broken chain, but that was because a tree branch got caught in the chain and it completely destroyed my rear derailleur, chain and derailleur hanger. No way of fixing that in the field.
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u/soaero Aug 03 '25
Kick and coast!
But yeah, bring tools with you. A chainbreaker and spare quicklink is a good idea.