How to Pack a Tool Bag for Mountain Biking

Mountain biking can be hard on both you and your bike. Fortunately, if you pack the right tools and replacement parts, your bike should be OK. Here's a list of what to bring.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bike Packs
• Bike Pumps
• Bike Tire Inner Tubes
• Bike Tools
• Chain Lube
• Allen Wrenches
• Phillips Screwdrivers
• Adjustable Wrenches
• Crank-arm Wrenches

1. Decide how you're going to carry your tools. You should be able to find a good, lightweight seat bag at a bike store. You could also carry tools in a hydration pack or other lightweight backpack or fanny pack.

2. Pack wrenches: one adjustable wrench, a set of Allen wrenches and a crank-arm wrench.

3. Take care of your chain. Bring chain lube, extra chain links and a chain tool.

4. Be ready for tire problems. Pack a patch kit, a pump, tire irons and a spare tube.

5. Pack a Phillips-head screwdriver for on-the-trail adjustments of your derailleurs.

Tips & Warnings

• To learn more about bike repair, talk to the mechanics at a bike shop. Your tools are handy only if you know how to use them.
• Mountain biking is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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on 11/22/2005 I carry a number of tools for my bike - generally a tool for every possible problem I can think of. Then I throw in a basic Swiss army knife for all the other problems I can't forsee.