Why does nobody talk about the 10mm socket rule for flat fixes?

I overheard a mechanic at the Portland shop say 'if you don't have a 10mm, you're just a rider with a pump' and it made me realize how many home kits are missing that one key tool for axle nuts.

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kaimartinez1d ago

Man, I used to just throw a multi-tool in my bag and call it good. Then I got a flat with a seized axle nut on a back road. That 10mm socket is the only thing that got my wheel off without stripping everything. My home kit has one now, no question.

phoenixcampbell1d ago

Ever think about adding a small breaker bar too? That extra leverage can be the difference between a stuck nut and a broken tool when you're really stuck. It's a cheap upgrade that makes that 10mm socket even more useful.