Originally Posted by
colleen c
If you don't have these, I strongly recommend them in addition to your list:
tire lever
mirror
ulock
rack
patch kit in case your spare tube goes bad
and perhaps a chain breaker or a xtra link depending on the condition of your bike.
There are many lights available and you will need to decide which one that you like. Many thread here and in the Electronic forum that talks about lights.
Everyone needs a nice rack...
I was bugging my little sister incessantly by telling her she had a nice rack... this was because she had bent it really badly and had refused to get it fixed.
One afternoon she was at the shop and I told her I wanted to play with her rack which drew a lot of stares and much laughter from those who were in on the running joke.
Seriously... I ride in pretty regular clothes, carry enough tools to fix anything I can fix, spare tubes, my pump, and my cel phone which may be one of the most valuable things I take with me.