m.c. 

My felt "beer bike" was supposed to come with a rack for a 6 pack but its missing. I've wanted to find one and rig up a small yeti on it.

VegasJen

I know a lot of people like to carry phones. I think a lot of it has to do with environment though. Ya, it's hot here but it's not like there are forests or things I could fall in an not be seen. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I readily admit it is a good idea. I am just weighing the risks versus the benefits, and here, I don't see enough advantage to warrant the expense. My main route is a heavily traveled road that's wide open and frequently patrolled. I'm sure something bad *could* happen. I'm just gambling that nothing that bad will happen.
I can think of other cathartic things I'd rather do that sit on the side of a road pumping up a tire.

LarrySellerz

Calvins dad from calvin and hobbes would tell you it builds character

VegasJen

"Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character" ~~ Wiinston Wolfe

KPREN

I probably win the overkill award when I comes to taking a repair kit. Here is nearly the full shebang. There are a couple of items missing from the photo but not too much.

Now I carry this much if I am going to be more than 25 miles from the nearest pavement that might have a passing vehicle now and then. Places like South Central Utah.
In the upper left has everything to do with tires and includes both tube, tube repair and tubeless repair in all sizes along with pumps, spare valves and sealant.
Below that left is for the brakes and includes two brake pad sets, a spreader, a bleeder and fluid.
Next to the tire stuff to the right has everything to do with shifting and chains. It includes two derailleur hangers, a shift cable, chain pliers, spare links, a chain breaker, chain lube and hub prawls.
To the right is tools.
Bellow the tools is Bafang Mid Drive repair parts and tools. Case gaskets, bottom bracket removal tool, spare bottom bracket nut, Clutch, spare controller, spare throttle, nylon reduction gear/ pinion and bearings, PAS sensor and disk, speed sensor, meter and various electrical connectors.
To the left at the bottom is various lubes, extra nuts and bolts, wire, zip ties, tape ect.
Missing is the split PVC tube and clamps to rig a blown fork plus the charging gear..
Weight less the charging gear is around 7.5 lbs.
Obviously I carry less than this for local MetroPark rides with other riders.

VegasJen

Holy crap! Do you need a trailer for all your spare parts?

Rolla

rsbob 

It’s incomplete without a bike stand.

rumrunn6

chain tool, chain pliers, quick links

KPREN

Yeah, I don't put a lot of weight on the bike except me and the dog.

VegasJen

koala logs

I just added gauze, gauze tape, and hydrogen peroxide in my tool bag. That's for disinfecting and dressing wounds and for playing creepy doctor on rides!

urbanknight

No Bianchi rider with that much celeste would be willing to pull a red toolbox.

GhostRider62

They learn you that word in the first couple days of group.

ofajen

Pressure gauge (the cheap, pencil kind fits nicely along with the tire levers). Patch kit, and add in a Presta/Schrader adapter in the patch kit. Swap the CO2 for a pump. Now you won’t get stranded by multiple flats, you’ll just be annoyed.

Oh, and I carry my phone in a “sports belt” that has two zippered pockets built into the back. The shorter one could carry keys and a credit card or cash, the larger is made for smart phones.

Otto

rumrunn6

intriguing! I sometimes use a fanny pack for a cpl valuables. but I wear it slung over a shoulder like a courier bag. it tends to ride on the small of my back. only needing an occasional adjustment. I like it for a cpl bike & hikes to beaches. leaving the trunk on the bike but bringing my valuables w/me

ofajen

I think this is the one I have been using:

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Otto

genejockey 

One tube, two tire levers, one multitool, one instant patch kit. I have one saddle bag that I swap among 9 of my 10 bikes, along with 3 frame pumps and a minipump. The frame pumps each fit some but not all of the bikes, and the mini for the two that no fame pump will fit. The 10th bike has tubulars, and for that one I carry a spare tire strapped to the saddle, a little bottle of sealant and a valve stem wrench, along with the aforementioned frame pump.

I used to carry a lot more, but I decided if I have a mechanical that I can't handle with what I have on hand, I'll just make The Call Of Shame.

rydabent

My trunk pack is a mini bike shop. In addition to almost all those things listed, a carry a first aid kit, a small bottle of alcohol, a 6 inch crescent wrench, a lock back knife to scratch out goat head thistle spikes, and a pack of tire boots in case of a really big cut in a tire. I dont like to walk home.

Ghazmh

My road, rain bike, cross bike all have a multi tool, two tubes, patch kit, CO2 inflator with one canister, tire levers and two tire boots. My gravel bike has the same minus the tube and boots but add a Stans dart kit. Same with my fat bike but it has a big fat bike CO2 inflator and canister.

bwilli88 

Acorn tool roll

Racing Dan

Mostly nothing at all, or a tube, levers, a small pump and a credit card. That's largely all I've ever needed. Only times I've ever needed anything else was to repair a broken chain that was way past worn out or adjust seat and bars on a new bike. Preventative maintenance is where its at, unless you are riding remote locations, Imo.

rydabent

The people that I dont understand are the people that bring NOTHING on a ride. What do they do if they get a flat, or something comes loose?

genejockey 

Sunday I had a flat that exceeded the capabilities of my saddlebag. I ran over a piece of glass that left a 1" long slash in the tread next to a 1/2" long slash. On the inside of the tire, they were 1/2" and 1/4". On another thread some have suggested I could have booted the tire (I'd have used an empty gel package), put in the spare tube and ridden home gently, but discretion is the better part of valor. I made The Call Of Shame, and waited in a nice shady spot for my wife to come and fetch me.

SO, if you're carrying less than an entire bike shop, remember to carry your phone. Also remember to charge it!

rumrunn6

question for you tool-heads ...

found this is an old tool box at my grandparents house. don't know if it was my grandfather's or my uncle's. my uncle was a master carpenter. anyone know what this is for?