Have you ever had to walk your bike back to the trailhead due to a mechanical failure?

We want to know which mechanical problems are most likely to end a mountain bike ride.
File photo: John Fisch

With a good multi-tool and a flat repair kit, mountain bikers can solve most trailside mechanicals. However, not everything can be fixed in the field, either because we don’t have the right tools or a spare part on us.

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Have you ever had to end a ride and walk due any of these mechanical failures?

Of your ride-ending mechanical problems, what percentage would you say were avoidable if you had brought the right tool? Tell us in the comments below!