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2 tubes, patch kit, tire tools, tools for the whole bike.

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Originally Posted by dietrologia

Got my first flat last night on the way home. Had a patch kit, spare tube, tire irons and mini-pump. I'm so glad I had the tube with me. I was pumping up the original and I broke the little stem thing. I need to get a quality pump.

Genuine Innovations Proflate 16. Great product!

http://www.genuineinnovations.com/c-...flate16NEW.jpg

I also just picked this up for a backup.

Zefal HPX

http://www.zefal.com/AAA/BASES/PRODU...rod73image.gif

2 tubes, patch kit, mini pump, partial tool kit (If I recall I've got all the tools for the bike except an 8 mm hex wrench, cone wrenches, cassete tool, and bb tool; those stay home), a couple of zip ties, a small bottle of lube, spare brake pads, and a pocket knife.

I put the pocket knife in after I discovered by accident that it was useful for removing a thorn embedded in my tire while changing a flat at home.

Maybe it's over kill but:

1. I've had two consecutive simmultaneous back and front flats once. That's four flats in the space of a half hour. Damn! I was a tad late getting to work on that day. Since then my only flats have occured within site of my home (stupid roofers!!)

2. I've had a brake pad get a piece of metal embedded in it. I changed it over my lunch brake, made for a much quiter ride home.

The next addition will be a bungee cord or two. I've come on some scrap lumber a couple of times and would have taken it home with me if I could have found a way to tie it down.