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What tools (if any) do you carry on your rides? (lemmy.one)
submitted 2 years ago by lemann@lemmy.one to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.world
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A couple years ago, no tools ๐Ÿ˜…. I was commuting between home and campus just a mile away, so if something went wrong I'd just lock the bike and come for it later.

Nowadays, just a few to do an inner tube & chain replacement, and some other small bits that might come in handy.

  • 2 spanners (one adjustable)
  • Backup lights & head torch
  • Tyre levers & adhesive puncture patches
  • Mini track-style pump
  • Screwdriver for the chain enclosure
  • Pliers for the rollerbrakes and internal hub gear cables

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I've found the head torch to be surprisingly helpful... Had a puncture in the dark once, and without that I would have been there a while lol

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[โ€“] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I carry a large Soma Stash storage bottle containing the tools below. When I switch bikes it's quick and easy to move the bottle from one bike to another.

  • Folding multi tool (hex wrenches, screwdrivers, chain breaker)
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • Extra tube
  • CO2 cartridge & inflation valve
  • Rag for wiping my hands clean, and preventing things form rattling in the bottle

I also carry a small hand pump, usually attached to the frame but sometimes in a bag.

The redundant tube/patch kit and pump/CO2 cartridge helps accommodate my mood. Sometimes I have the patience to patch and pump on the side of the road. Other times I just want to slap in a new tube and get home; I'll deal with the damaged tube later.