Bike Tool Must Haves

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It is important to pack correctly when going on a longer bike ride. These must have tools can really save the day when you get into trouble on the road. Most are easily stored in a jersey pocket in a case, or even attach to the frame of your bike.

One of your biggest enemies on the road is a flat tire. This can be very inconvenient if you don't have the right equipment. A tire changing tool and patch kit is a good thing to pack if you don't have a spare tube.

You can use this tool to easily remove the tire from the rim and access your tube. The patch kit allows you to fix the leak in your tube if you can find it. Which can be a bit triky, that is why it is recommended to carry a spare tube instead.

Next you must make sure you have a way to pump back up your tube once you get your tire and rim put back together. Some people really like the Topeak pocket rocket bike pump.

This is a lightweight aluminum pump, which is not lacking in ability to get a high pressure in your tire. The size of this pump is very small and can easily be attached to your bike. The other option you could consider is a CO2 inflator bike pump. These use CO2 cartrages to quickly fill your tube with air. What is nice about these is they fit into a pocket or a seat bag very easily.

When you need to do minor adjustments or tuning on the road, it is highly suggested to get a multitool. A great multitool for this is the top peak allen II.

It is important to make sure you have at least some basic tools when you are on the road to help keep you out of trouble.