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Essential stuff to pack on a bike? (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 days ago by LaGG_3@hexbear.net to c/urbanism@hexbear.net

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I've been getting a bit more into cycling around my city for little errands, and after having a couple cases where I've had to put my chain back on I'm finally bringing a set of disposable gloves so I don't have to get so much chain grease off my hands.

Any other things like this that are small but helpful to have around? I typically bring along my lock, a snack, and water. I'm thinking about eventually getting a little bike pump, a spare inner tube, and maybe one of those little bike multi tools, but figured others would be more knowledgeable!

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[–] none@hexbear.net 12 points 4 days ago

All those tools are a pain in the ass to cary around. You only need to carry around enough stuff to get you home. Not actually fix things. Can you bring your bike on transit where you are? If yes I would just rely on that. Depending how far you are going, you dont really need both sets of brakes or even a chain, you can just coast home. I've also on occasion been far away just locked the bike up and come back next day with parts and tools. Gas stations have free air so if there are gas stations you dont need a pump.

You are much less likely to have breakdowns once you learn now to do preventative things like keeping your tires at the correct pressure, having rim tape installed, looking at why you got a flat and resolving the underlying issue.

Best equipment: fenders, rear rack, cheap bright chargeable lights, bike gloves, pedal cages.

Your seat should be high enough that your leg is fully extended in the downstroke. NOT so you can stand flat footed over the seat.