What is in your tool kit ?

[LewTwo]

I am trying to come up with a minimal list of tools to carry.
Strictly for emergencies of the type "Darn, something came loose".
More extensive repairs to involve getting the bike transported (do not leave it locked to a utility pole or tree).

This is what I have come up with:

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  Minimal Tool kit (emergencies only):
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  1/4 inch square drive sockets:
  13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 mm six point hex
  1/4 (6.35mm) hex bit drive socket
  
  1/4 (6.35mm) hex drive bits:
  #1, #2, #3 Phillips (aka cross point)
  1/8, 5/32, 3/16 inch straight
  T25 Torx
  3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 mm hex
  1/4 inch (6.35 mm) square drive adapter
  
  1/4 inch (6.35 mm) square drive ratchet
  
  1/4 inch (6.35 mm) hex drive "L" handle
  
  1/4 inch (6.35 mm) hex screw driver handle (1/4 sq drive socket in back end)
  
  5 inch long locking pliers (because they "grab" when nothing else does)
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  battery powered light
  
  Cell phone, valid credit/debit card and number of reliable wrecker/towing service
  
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  Extended Tool kit:
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  Air pump (with presta adapter)
  Valve core tool
  Metal tire levers
  Spoke wrench
  6 inch long adjustable wrench (wide jaw)
  chain breaker
  Pliers, Wire cutter/stripper/crimper
  small multi-meter (with new battery)
  
  
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  Expendables kit:
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  Inner Tube Patch kit
  6 inch long tie wraps
  6x1/2 inch hook/loop straps
  roll of vinyl electrical tape
  roll of fiberglass reinforced packing tape
  missing link
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  Spare Inner Tube
  Foldable tire
  Spare spokes
  spare fuse (if the bike has fuses)

 

[DogDipstick]

My hub drive? Nothing. Sunglasses and speed.

My mid drive with 1/10 the power? Everything. Tubes, scrwdrivers, all the allen wrenches, chain, pump, clampo meter, leads, knife, pins for piercing wires, spare flashlight.

 

[99t4]

What do you need the #1 and #3 philips for?

 

[E-HP]

Harbor Freight hex tool + small wire cutters + a few zip ties + CO2 tire inflator and two cartridges

 

[footloose]

Evolution of my basic toolkit has been driven by some multi-week touring rides -- me, pedal bike, small panniers, credit card. So my goal has been keep it light and minimal, but be able to deal with most situations. This little kit plus a spare inner tube (not shown) has proven able to handle just about anything needed to keep a pedal bike going (at least limping along :lol: ). The tiny 8-mm wrench is for the little shift cable attachment gizmo used on Shimano IGH hubs... it is the only special-purpose tool, but when you need it you need it. Spare key for lock has proven useful. $20 has proven really useful!

 

[LewTwo]

What do you need the #1 and #3 philips for?

#1 for that wee lock screw on the BBS02 speedometer sensor mount.
#3 ... have no idea but I do not like surprises.