On my bike I usually carry the following. Admittedly some of this stuff may be overkill but I like to be prepared.



• tire levers

• mini pump

• patch kit*

• Pedros Trixie tool (screws to bottle cage mounts with the wing screws shown)

• Spare tube

• Power Gel

• Nashbar multi-tool including chain tool and allen wrenches

• CO2 inflator and extra CO2 cartridge

• cheap/lightweight cable lock since bike theft isn't a big thing around here

[not pictured]

• Camelbak for hydration and carrying the 30lbs of crap around with me!

* I prefer the patches you glue on yourself. If you carry a patch kit it's important you understand how to use it correctly; I have seen several people on group rides who carry a patch kit but either have no idea how to use it or try to use it incorrectly.

And at home, in addition to standard non-bike-specific tools like wrenches and screwdrivers I suggest at least:



• bike work stand

• small set of allen wrenches (I have a set of nicer T handled allen wrenches as well)

• chain breaker tool

• bike grease

• chain whip

• various spanner wrenches for pedals, headsets, BB's, hubs, etc.

• BB removal/install tool

• Crank puller

• freewheel removal tool

• spoke wrench(s)

[not pictured]

• Other wrenches, screwdrivers, and a hammer!

• a nicer set of spoke wrenches

• torque wrench