So, over the years I learnt what I needed to be ready to solve a flat on the go.
Back then I wasn’t aware of the pre-made kits (or maybe they weren’t even around), so I made mine.
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One glove for the really dirty patrts. I use it also when the chain falls
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one tube because I don’t want to deal with patches and glue while in a hurry
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flat wrench since I don’t have quick realase on my wheels
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a small pump
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the (usual) 3 plastic tools to remove the tire
This is how I wrap it up to keep i compact:
What do you use? Do you carry a kit at all?
I have two bikes that I ride frequently- commuting or otherwise. I have a saddle bag with a quick release latch that makes it easy to switch between bikes depending on which one I’m going to be riding. I keep two tubes (I run 28mm tires so the tubes aren’t huge), a small pump, tire levers, a multi tool, a small tubeless plug kit, and a little shop rag.
My nicer bike is set up tubeless so I don’t need to deal with flats often, but I have needed to stop and put in some extra air after a persistent leak before. My other bike runs tubes and I do get flats sometimes despite running Continental GP 4 Seasons tires.
The worst part is the pump. It takes forever and it’s physically awkward. Electric pumps are getting smaller and cheaper, but I worry I’ll forget to keep it charged.