nathand

On a typical ride not too far from home I'll bring just tire levers and a tube, maybe a patch kit, and a pump mounted to the bike or in a rear pocket. If you bring a patch kit, but rarely need it, check that there's still glue in the tube before you leave. It's sad trying to patch a flat, only to squeeze the tube of glue and find that nothing comes out. For a longer ride, I'll add in a small hex set, a small Swiss army knife, and as someone else suggested, a cleat bolt, and a spoke wrench and a chain tool even though I've never needed either one on the road.

I've also started bringing a spoon (wrapped in a plastic bag to keep it clean), so that when I stop for ice cream on the way home, I don't have to throw out yet another disposable utensil.