Bike Stuff

I've been asked often of late "what do I need to carry for roadside repair?"  I decided to write my thoughts down here, once to point to. I don't think I have the one and only correct answer. I don't even carry the same kit on all bikes. But here are some thoughts: What I generally pack: Inflation device A pump is my preference because it always works and never runs out of capacity (although I might while using it). Cheap and/or micro pumps get the job done. (usually), but quality ones and larger ones do usually work much better or easier. If your bike has the place to put a full size frame pump, those are the best, but generally aren't an option on modern bikes. But I sometimes carry CO2 instead/in addition for rapid inflation and on tubeless, to have the ability to pop a bead back on. Lately I've been carrying a tiny battery pump on my road bike that has no room for a frame mounted pump. It's a compromise between the simple-but-one-shot nature of C...