This video is about all the bike riding essentials you need to carry with you when you go out riding. A lot of riders don’t normally think of these things when buying a bike, but they can be essential from preventing you from getting stranded while out on a ride.
Here are some essentials:
Tube- you should always have at least one on you at all times. The size will be determined by the size of the tires you are running on your bike.
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Tire Tube
Tire Levers- a set (Pedro’s can be seen in video) will be needed to remove the tire from the rim. This will almost always require more than a single tire lever.
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Tire Levers
Pump- there are different styles of pumps you can carry. A frame pump or a Co2 pump. Co2 pumps are smaller and will help the tire go to a higher PSI, however they require Co2 cartridges.
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Bicycle Pump
Presta Valve Adapter- this will come in handy if you have presta valves and need to use a standard pump, such as what you may find at a gas station.
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Presta to Schrader Valve Adapter
Tire Boot- this will become necessary if you develop a big enough gash in your tire that replacing the tube is not a solution by itself.
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Tire Boot
Bar Tape or Electrical Tape- these can come in handy for a variety of things including making a DIY tire boot.
A Multi-Tool- carrying this will allow you to adjust or tighten anything that comes loose while you are riding. Look for a multi-tool that has a large gambit of tools so you never have to worry about having to have the right tool to fix something when you are on the go.
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Multi-Tool
To store all of these items, you have a couple of options. 1, throw them in a backpack. 2, put them in a saddlebag and hang the below your saddle. 3, store the items inside of a cheap water bottle.