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@jtautzdavis
its not that they are 'relying' on the kindness of strangers, i'm sure if people wanted to they could get these tools themselves, the fact that they know what a crank puller or bb tool is probably means they know how to use it and where to get it. But firstly, tools like these don't get used that often so while its only a few quid that gets spent, thats still money that could be saved. secondly, no one is asking you to 'cross town' to lend them anything. The reason we specify where we are in london is so that tools can be shared localy and it is generally expected that he who borrows the tool goes to wherever the lender prefers, and anyway i've met people (clearly kinder and more charitable as you put it, who have cycled a long distance to lend a tool. Finally, we should embrace the fact that this is a community, part of the joy in lending and borrowing tools is meeting new people and sharing a passion for cycling!