A couple years ago, no tools ๐ . I was commuting between home and campus just a mile away, so if something went wrong I'd just lock the bike and come for it later.
Nowadays, just a few to do an inner tube & chain replacement, and some other small bits that might come in handy.
- 2 spanners (one adjustable)
- Backup lights & head torch
- Tyre levers & adhesive puncture patches
- Mini track-style pump
- Screwdriver for the chain enclosure
- Pliers for the rollerbrakes and internal hub gear cables
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I've found the head torch to be surprisingly helpful... Had a puncture in the dark once, and without that I would have been there a while lol
I carry a large Soma Stash storage bottle containing the tools below. When I switch bikes it's quick and easy to move the bottle from one bike to another.
I also carry a small hand pump, usually attached to the frame but sometimes in a bag.
The redundant tube/patch kit and pump/CO2 cartridge helps accommodate my mood. Sometimes I have the patience to patch and pump on the side of the road. Other times I just want to slap in a new tube and get home; I'll deal with the damaged tube later.