A couple years ago, no tools 😅. 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

  • kersploosh
    4•1 year 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.