How to Pack a Bike Trail Kit
It’s better to be safe than sorry, and that is the purpose of your bike trail kit – to provide the tools you need to fix a problem when you’re out on the road.
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You Will Need
- Spare inner tube
- Mini-pump
- Pressure gauge
- Tube patch kit
- Tire levers
- Multi-tool
- Chain tool
- Master chain link
- Seat pack
Steps
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Step 1
Start with the inner tube
Be prepared for tire repair. Have a spare inner tube as well as a mini-pump and a tire pressure gauge.
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Step 2
Finish tires
Make sure you have a tube patch kit, a tire patch kit, and levers for removing the tire from the rim.
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Step 3
Pack a multi-tool
Pack a multi-tool that includes different Allen wrenches and multiple screwdrivers.
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Step 4
Be prepared
Pack a chain tool as well as a master chain link that fits your bike chain.
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Step 5
Pack it up
Store everything in a seat pack fastened to your bike and take it with you whenever you ride.
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Refill used elements of your kit before you take the bike out again.
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Step 6
Personalize
Personalize your kit so that it reflects the items you use most frequently. Now you can coast worry-free through any cycling adventure.
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