Mudguards, spare tube, multitool, pump, lights. I don't bother with taking puncture repair stuff to work, I just swap the tube for a fresh one and then do the repairs at home where it's warm and dry and well-lit. If I got two punctures in the same ride I'd have to walk the bike to the nearest shop, but there are several along my route.
Seriously considering the cycle commute...
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I always have instant patches, just in case I b******s up the swap (trap tube between rim and tyre) or get another, instant patches and a couple of tyre leavers take up no space. Also have track pump and repair kit t work so I can repair the tube ready for the ride home.
I'm also locktite the valves, a couple of times on cold morning they're come unscrewed as I unscrewed the hose :-(
Another couple of small things that came to mind as I sat down doing the valve cores of the tubes that came during the week ....
Pack the tube in an abrasion resistant bag (I bought some Tyvek envelopes years ago). I've had occasion to repair a puncture after months of none, and those months of being jostled around with a multitool can lead to the tube being worn thru :-(
A spare power link in case your chain snaps.
Pack the tube in an abrasion resistant bag (I bought some Tyvek envelopes years ago). I've had occasion to repair a puncture after months of none, and those months of being jostled around with a multitool can lead to the tube being worn thru :-(
A spare power link in case your chain snaps.
Drago
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and a chain tool so you can fit the quick link.
raleighnut
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Or at least remove what's left of the bust one in order to do so.
Drago
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you will also need a helmet!
(lights touch paper, stands well back!)
(lights touch paper, stands well back!)
