cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/3195595

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
Picture

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

  • nomecks@lemmy.world
    3·
    1 year ago

    Most of the time I’m riding at a local bike park. A lot of kids have bikes that need basic maintenance and they have nobody to help. I started to bring an air pump, glueless patch kit, tire tools, a 15mm wrench, adjustable wrench, allen key set Park chain cleaner and some good chain lube.

  • username_unavailable@lemmy.world
    3·
    1 year ago

    Since I threw in the Tire Armor inserts I quit carrying a pump except on longer rides.

    I have a wrench that fits everything except the front tire ( has extra slots ) and a wrench that fits the front tire.

    I bike multi tool ( Allen wrenches, Phillips+ Flathead screwdrivers, some small mm sockets )

    A battery powered pump.

    Zipties and hose clamps.

    I’ll try to remember to take a photo, feel free to remind me. I’m sure I’m missing a few items.

  • j4k3@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Pump, tube, CO2, spare cartridge, patch kit, levers, tire boot patch, spare missing link, 2 shrunken paper towel tablets (just add a bit of water to expand), $5, and a multitool.

  • Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz
    2·
    1 year ago

    A knife, folding saw, pump, patch kit, tire levers, hex keys, screw driver and a bit kit, chain breaker, inner tube, masterlinks, duct tape, zip ties, pruning shears, flashlight, head torch, a lighter, water filter …

    I’m probably forgeting some stuff too

  • Bye@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    1 year ago

    A little multi tool hex and screwdriver setup that fits in my under seat pouch, a spare tube, and a mini pump (I don’t like CO2). Haven’t had to change a tube during a race yet but it’s bound to happen eventually.

  • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@midwest.social
    2·
    1 year ago

    In the city? Nothing but the U-lock and coil.

    Longer rides away from infrastructure? Hand pump, wrench set, patch kit, and water bottle.

  • ChouxFleur@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    I always carry:

    • Spare tube
    • tubeless plug set
    • multitool with a chain breaker on it
    • CO2 inflator
    • tyre levers
    • a little dry lube

    If I’m on a longer ride I’ll forego the CO2 in preference of a lever - CO2 is only ever a “just get me home” type deal!