What's in your toolkit?

What do you all own, what would you say is essential?

I've just ordered a Park Tools Torque Wrench and a set of Vernier Calipers, these were both way into the luxury end of a toolkit, but what are you going to do with Amazon vouchers and having discovered that Park Tools are on Amazon.co.uk?

Beyond those splurges, I have some tools but not everything I probably need:

[]15" Wrench[]Pedal Wrench[]Set of Allen Keys (simple kind on a little key ring loop)[]Tyre Levers[]Crank Puller[]Pin Tool[]Wire Cutters[]Track Pump[*]Chain Cleaner[/list]

And then for consumables:


[]Muc Off[]Grease[]Lube (Purple Extreme 400)[]Innertubes (long valve, smooth valve wall - no dust cap)[/list]

What would other people recommend? What do you carry?

I've got some stuff I brought from Oz with touring in mind - pedal spanner to build bike off plane, Alien II multi-tool, pump, etc.
I've bought one of those Lifeline?? tool sets from Wiggle. A cheaper but not too shabby copy of Park stuff with useful tools.
Also odd things like a 17mm Park cone wrench for the larger than normal locknuts on my System-Ex hubs, grease, Park chainring tool, DuraAce lockring/chainwhip tool from HubJub...

Carry: One of those Surly Jethro Tules, couple of tyre levers tied to a box of patches and glue, 1 or 2 tubes depending on distance, Alien II multi tool sometimes and an ancient Blackburn mini-pump.

A can of Stella

Ah, that would be a bit extreme.

I wouldn't mind having a little workshop with lots of Park Tools, but it's not going to happen for years (no space, not much need).

Have Rapha started doing tools yet? I can imagine those being a bit bling if it happened... leather handle covers perhaps? In black with pink trims.

I wish snap-on did bike tools..

I mean, park stuff? it's shite quality compared to most mechanic's hand tools for other applications.

in my bag there is always:

spanners 15, 10, 12, 13mm
a multi tool thing
chain breaker
folding allen key set
spare tube
puncture repair
3 tyre levers
spare contact lenses
latex gloves
KFC wipe
lock ring
assorted bits I can't remember
spare chain links
now some chain lube I bought from a shop in Wimbledon that don't sell track sprockets

Grease always confuses me. I have a really old pot of

• is that pretty much the same as white lithium grease like this?
  
  

Whats in your saddlebag? too bloody much

Arm/leg warmers, waterproof helmet cover, skull cap, neck buff, Goretex jacket strapped to bag top, Gillet, reflective waistcoat, gloves.
Tools; allen keys 3/4/5/6/8mm, spanners 6/8/10mm, lock ring tool, chain tool, tyre levers x 3, spoke key, stubby screwdriver, Swiss Army knife.
spares; inner tubes x 5, one spare tyre, chain links, selection of bolts, puncture repair kit, cable ties, spoke nipples x3, spokes x 3 taped to rack, roll of insulating tape, disposable gloves
other junk; first aid kit with creams tablets plasters bandages , insect bite pen, lip balm, wet wipes, flannel and pack towel on longer rides, spare batteries, spare bulbs, head torch, jelly babies Tongue

And there is still room for a long sleeve top, jacket and spare shorts.

I have a smaller bag a Carradice Tour SQR that I have been using to try and carry less but I still stuff too much in it.

I've started just carrying an old tea-towel that is acting as a tool-wrap.

The contents when I ride are simply:

• pedal spanner/wheel nut wrench
  
• allen keys
  
• innertubes (two)
  
• co2 thingies
  
• tyre levers
  
• a very small leatherman (screw driver, knife)
  
  

It's pretty small as kits go, but enough to do anything I would need to do on short (10 miles) to medium (60 miles) rides.

I've had pretty much the same tools for the last couple of years. Mainly used for working on other peoples bikes rather than mine.
[ulist]
[li]leatherman mini tool (mainly for the pliers)[/li]
[li]spoke wrench[/li]
[li]spare tube[/li]
[li]patch kit[/li]
[li]tyre levers[/li]
[li]multi spanner[/li]
[li]small pump with guage[/li]
[li]4,5 and 6mm allen keys[/li]
[li]chain tool[/li]
[li]latex gloves x2, like surgical gloves[/li]
[/ulist]

That's pretty much it really. If I'm going to be doing some maintenance for someone then I might take a set of spanners and a screwdriver.

did that dude have a full group set in his tool kit on his bike. now that is excessive ! what are the chance of breaking a chainring and rear draillier in one ride !

i got cone wrenchs, ajustable spanners, pedal wrenches, alen keys, lock rign tools, chain whip, spoke wrench, skerwdrivers, a few BB and crank set tools, a pin spanner, crank puler, wire cutters, of course lub greas and patches/ tubes that i leave at home.

when im out i take a 15mil, an adjustable, a chin breaker, tire levers, pump, patches, and extra tube.

i would love a welding tool, but have no cash nor room to work with one.

when im riding to uni i bring my welder just in case i snap my frame in half.....you can never be to carefull

might as well bring a spare bike with you saves carrying all those tools

that would be so funny riding around with a spare bike on your back

very pesimistic

I would definately add a headset press and cup remover, plus the eqivalent for crown races. I spent too many years bodging headsets.

vegansdontneedgears

when im out i take a 15mil, an adjustable, a chin breaker, tire levers, pump, patches, and extra tube.

A chin breaker?
Is that for use on aggro cabbies/bus drivers/peds? :-P

on long journeys i some times bring ron cooper with me, just incase i require a new frame. hes heavy but worth it, i think

aidan on long journeys i some times bring ron cooper with me, just incase i require a new frame. hes heavy but worth it, i think

Nah he would nick me Jelly Babies ;) The only bike I travel light on is my Lambert and the Raleigh if it's a TT.

On an Audax I like to be prepared, last Wednesday and Thursday I route checked our 400km ride and in shite weather had four punctures and still had two spare tubes :)

Fixedwheelnut [quote]aidan on long journeys i some times bring ron cooper with me, just incase i require a new frame. hes heavy but worth it, i think

Nah he would nick me Jelly Babies ;) The only bike I travel light on is my Lambert and the Raleigh if it's a TT.

On an Audax I like to be prepared, last Wednesday and Thursday I route checked our 400km ride and in shite weather had four punctures and still had two spare tubes :)[/quote]
400k!! i wouldnt leave the house in bad weather....kudos

Fixedwheelnut Whats in your saddlebag? too bloody much

You carry this around town?!?!?! Fark.. I spent 4 months touring with less stuff :)

latest item a bar towel, great for drying hair

I travelled with a Speedo chamois towel. Packs down to jam jar size and dries quickly. Obviously not as nice as your £20 plush luxury jobbie..

no expense spared, me and theBrick got one each on sunday