EDC: What's in your pockets?

A 60+ mile ride—plus a bunch of individual tubes (not even a kit, way too pricey, you really only need maybe 2 or 3 for the whole bike), two CO2 cartridges because I don't trust patches, a pump, tire levers, a compressor adapter for those gas station pumps, some electrical tape... and my phone with a multi-tool app. Just punch in a few numbers and you're good to go..😬
Trips under 62 miles—just one tube, a pump, levers, and obviously my phone ☕

Two jacks, a spare tire, a 15mm wrench, a hand pump, and a pair of pliers. I'm just praying to God the tire doesn't blow out...

Dennis Collins38 said:Two jacks, a spare, a wrench, a hand pump, and some cheap tools. God help me if this tire actually blows.

If you've already got a spare, why the hell do you need all those extra tools??

Kevin Rivera41 said:If you’ve already got a spare tire, who cares what color the rims are?

Apparently, the color is an issue for him.😁

Pure racism.☕

.. spare tube or maybe just some tire sealant, patches, an Allen key set, $33 and my phone, plus a red LED so I'm not stuck in the dark on the road—oh, and a pump on the bike too

I saw a kit from Craftsman with Allen keys, screwdrivers, Phillips, flathead, Torx, and a chain breaker tool for $40 ..seems like a solid combo for a trip

Parrots, a small hammer, and a welding machine

Ethan Peterson6 said:Parrots, some dirt, and a welder

🤣

you sure that's all there is to it?

And here’s a shot for you guys







The only downside is I’ve gotta carry a bag around—can't fit all this stuff in my pockets

so what are you even plugging that welder into? you’re gonna need to haul a generator around with you too...

I think I’ll just grab a battery and a diesel generator instead.

So, based on what you just said—you’re working some metal shop, pedaling a bike to work every single day while lugging all your gear around... I mean, what, you got a trailer or something? And you don't even have power at the shop? ☕

I’d go with one of those old-school duffel bags—you can cram basically everything in there. The guys who actually know what they're doing will get what I mean.

Kevin Rivera41 said:I’d go with one of those old-school duffel bags—you can fit everything in there. The "old timers" know exactly what I'm talking about!!

Got a photo? I'm not *that* old... yet. 🙂

so basically, it’s that classic trope:


and here's a quick look at how the whole thing actually plays out!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huJlDsfXf5U

Either I’m gonna plug into the grid when the power is actually on, or if it cuts out and I haven't hauled all my gear over, I’m just gonna be stuck dealing with a massive headache

Kevin Rivera41 said:If you’ve got a spare tire in the trunk, who gives a damn about those idiots??

Yeah, why don't you try squeezing a spare tire into your pants if you're such a big shot

Dennis Collins38 said:If you're such an expert, why don't you go ahead and change the tire yourself?

Look, sure, it might be a tight fit, but that’s why you carry the two-inch version. If you need a 10-inch strip, just tear off a piece, seal one side with a patch kit, and get it done.😁

I suppose we all have to learn the basics eventually.☕

Dennis Collins38 said:Go ahead then—change a tire yourself if you're such a big shot.

Yeah, I'm a big shot—watch me work it.☕😛

Dana Reyes5 said:Yeah, it’s a bit tight—but honestly, you just gotta use that two-inch version. You can always tear off a 10-inch piece whenever you need it, seal one side with some adhesive patch, and just get to work.😁

I guess we all have to learn these things the hard way, right?☕

Just make sure you keep that section with the valve intact...

Just wondering... what kind of wrenches are usually used on a bike? Didn't feel like listing them all out, so maybe someone here knows...
6, 5, definitely... and maybe a 4 or a 3 for the derailleur...