10 Things EVERY Cyclist Should Own

I call triple a

I carry a small pair of pliers. This is useful for pulling on broken cables and for twisting things such as corroded tire valve stem lock nuts (if you can't undo them with your fingers, then you can't change the inner tube). Also, I carry spare cables. It's because I ride on mountain roads far away from town.

the pun

two tubes because double punctures is a thing...

Number one: a bike

I’m surprised a bike isn’t on the list.

Hèhè, "Stick 'em where the hole is 😏"

Or just go tubeless.

Hey cute, try to speak a bit slowly, cause french cyclist (foreign cyclists) try to understand your cool videos !

I recommend a bike. Every cyclist should own a bike.

Missing one - better own a bicycle, else how are you going to be a cyclist? ;-) Jking

More seriously, I'm missing one - I have all those items but the conventional repair stand. I flip my bike upside down, but I have moved up from what I used to do (which was to use towels to protect bars, seat, etc) - I have small 3D printed stands that protect bits when the bike is upside down (small, light weight, and (bonus) I can put in my hydration pack and take with me).

Thank you.

My world changed after I bought my Park bicycle stand. Super handy.

Are you able to provide links to the items you mentioned in your video?

The glasses aren't made from plastic lmao are polycarbonate

Nice list.
I’d add sunscreen and a helmet

"These things aren't that accurate, but they're OK" he says while holding and tapping on a superpista

A bike

one thing a cyclist does not need is tattoos , in fact nobody needs them

no 1..... a LICENSE!

What do you recommend for sunglasses for someone who uses glasses

A lock and a halmet?

This video is 3 years old. A tenner won't get you very much today.

Look, Henry’s come to see us!

A mate that is handy with repairs. ( that's me, I think they are being lazy 😊)

One of the most important things is to try out things before you end up needing them. I was riding with a skilled guy who got a puncture on a MTB trail. Not only he had no spare inner tube or tools to replace it, but he had absolutely no idea how to do it. So do your homework and learn how to do things in the comfort of your home garage.
I myself got a tubeless tire that lost air. When I tried to install a tube, i found out that my fancy multi-tool from a known brand had a manufacturing defect. It had one of the hex-wrenches to be something like 2-3 mm in size bigger (it missed the final finish and polishing step that would bring it to the correct size). So i was not able to remove my axel and had to limp back home for almost an hour from deep within the woods with a deflated tire leaking sealant everywhere.
So make sure you know how to use your tools, and you have actually tried it. Checking expiration dates on patches and glues can be helpful as well.

Having glasses when cycling is essential. When you ride on a trail, you can get branches and stuff in your eyes. On the road, you can get insects, and glasses will protect your eyes from the wind and UV. You can even get glasses with replaceable lenses so you can use yellow ones when it is cloudy to increase contrast. If you have prescription glasses, some companies offer replacement lenses that you can have with the correct type and diopter. Not to mention that you can use it for different sports as well (running, skiing) or just on a beach.

what about a spare quick link just in case?

You missed a bicycle. That‘s the most important what a cyclist must have 😅

Great tips!

A lock and a bus pass

Super glue or rubber glue

Take pictures of your id cards

A chain wear indicator is way more important than some of those... Will save u ££££ too

I've had that same lezyne pump for like 8 years and have used it far too many times given burrs and worn out tires. What a champ of a hand pump.

Just bought an old bike from an older family off craigslist for $65, I immediately took it and rode like 10 miles after not having ridden a bike in years.

THAT is why I love bicycles. Such amazing machines, unlike cars which rarely could you ever do that with.

The amount of fun, reliabilty, and simplicity you get at such a low price tag puts a huge smile on my face.

Having looked into bike prices, one of the most important things to have before begin is a well-paid job.

I think also need to ride in gloves, save your hands from bad injuries!

1. a bike

Plastic ziplock used for kitchen is even more water resistant and cheaper

mini Epumps are the best for me. Heavy af and a little bulky, but the time saved is heaven

I ride 10 000km a year and am in my 50's, and I've never snapped a chain in my life. What factors contribute to a chain snapping?

Great tips, possibly link a zip bag ???

For me every cyclist should own

In a car its ideal if you can carry an emergency bike in the boot, and an emergency kit on the bike obviously.

Great video. I'm an old guy and still have Silca pumps from the '70s. They are frame-fit and have a Campagnolo head. I'm used to them and the mini pumps are a nightmare in comparison. As I ride in bear country, Alaska, I will sometimes carry a .45 caliber pistol for protection. I realize you don't need that in Britain.

I have one of those mini pumps you have in the video, but it has a pressure display on the hose section, which is quite useful.

This is an old video from 4 years ago. Nowadays I’d recommend electric pumps instead of manual ones.. I have a big one at home and a smaller one to carry with me. They have built-in pressure gauges. They pump up your tires effortlessly in seconds, and the small ones don’t weigh much at all.

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