Biking 101: Essential Tools to Bring on Rides

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During rides, it is best to expect the unexpected. Aside from the raging jeepneys and the reckless motorcycles on the road, it is best to prepare yourself when your ride breaks down. So what are the necessary things that I bring during rides?

pump, tube and tools



A good set of all in one tools is a must for every cyclist. I use the Topeak Mini 18+ multi tool. It does the job for most adjustments and bolt tightening. It's compact and easy to fit in your bag or pants pocket. It has most of the tools you will need for bike emergencies like cut chains and even a tire lever for flat tires. It comes with a neoprene carrying case.

topeak mini 18+

Extra tubes and a hand pump should always be on your pack unless you want to push your bike to town when you pop a tire on the trails.  There's also the occasional glass shards and small metal wires that find its way to your tire.  It will save you time to just replace the tire tube during rides. Keep the punctured tire so you can have patched up and use as a spare tube.

I have tried those tire patch kits and one thing I can say about them is that most of the time it doesn't work. Keep away from these.

Now, get your gear and start riding the trails.

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