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!

  • LaGG_3 [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.netOP
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    5 days ago

    I’ve been using a small crossbody bag for the stuff that doesn’t directly mount to my frame (it’s a gravel style bike with a million mounting points, which is nice), but yeah, not a long term plan.

    I’m trying not to buy a million things at once, but I’ll keep some kind of bike mounted bag to carry the “on the go repair kit” on the list!

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      Frame bags are very ideal for the toolkit, pump and lock as it keeps these heavier items at a low and central point that doesn’t mess with the center-of-gravity much.