Emergancy commuter kit

ben_250

Hi,

I am a final year product design student, currently working on an emergancy breakdown kit for commuters. I would like to know any thing that people have to deal with on a regular basis, from punctures to chain breakages. Absolutely and problems that you have faced on your daily commute,

Thanks for your help

Ben

palinurus

For commuting I normally carry.

A multitool, incl. a chainbreaker.

A couple tyre levers, cos the ones on the multitool look crap.

One or two tubes. Always two for longer rides.

Pump.

A bit o' rag (to wipe hands with).

A couple cable ties

In the winter- a spare rear light, an extra set of rechargeables for the front one, and one of those white Backupz jobs just in case.

Random Vince

gaffa tape and zip ties, it'll get you a bit further, home, office or bike shop

tardington

I always have my wee multi tool (it's one with 4 allen keys and the two screw drivers). Probably a comfort thing!

Because I usually have a bag (or two), I like things to be light, rather than wee!

dondare

The only repair I've had to carry out on my own bike recently was to replace some chain links when one siezed up. I was carrying a chain tool and some spare links; but I could have done it without the spares by shortening the chain; no problem if I remember not to run big to big. (I could even have done it without the tool because another cyclist stopped to help and he had one.)
I carry a couple of small ajustable spanners, two screwdrivers, a set of hexagon keys and three tyre levers and a spare tube, but I don't really expect to need any of them.

woodford2barbican

A pump, multitool, chain tool, pen knife, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, a spare tube, and latex gloves to keep the hands clean (and because I like wearing them).

Pat920

I carry a topeak survival toolkit, spare tube, puncture repair kit, rubber gloves, tyre levers and CO2 in a saddle pouch

In many years commuting I have repaired countless punctures but never used the allen keys or screwdrivers, and used the chain splitter once (much to someone else's amazement). I used to carry a pump around for years - when I came to use it, I found it was broken.

If I was bothered to think about it, I'd find a way of keeping the spare tube permanently on the bike (under the saddle?) and then have the rest in a small, removable, waterproof bag that does not rattle and can be moved from bike to bike.

spen666

ben_250 wrote:

Hi,

I am a final year product design student, currently working on an emergancy breakdown kit for commuters. I would like to know any thing that people have to deal with on a regular basis, from punctures to chain breakages. Absolutely and problems that you have faced on your daily commute,

Thanks for your help

Ben

emergency breakdown kit is the phone number of someone to come and pick me up.

Its light and very effective.

RufusA

Other things to add to the list:

Bit of card (for temporary repair for slash in tyre)
Sticky plasters - to stop blood for grazed knuckles (always happens to me when I use a multi-tool etc.)
v small Pad and pencil - jotting down registration numbers / witness statements
a headlamp or similar to effect repairs at night without streetlights (unless commuter light can be held in teeth).
Small plastic sheet - for kneeling on and stopping knees getting too cold/damp/stone rashed!
Mobile phone!
Map of commuter route with LBS marked on them, and public transport details.

R.

spen666

spare bike

back up supporting vehicle

mechanic

secretsam

Depends on length of ride...I carry P******e repair kit, levers, small spanner, etc.

Plus one of those valve things to convert car valves (Shraeder) to bike valves (presta) so I can use a garage air line in a dire emergency, pump would get nicked...

el_presidente

£20 note for a taxi

jedster

I carry

tubes
tyre levers
multi tool
adjustable spanner
2 cable ties
gaffer tape
mini pump
p***ture repair patches
inflation/sealant foam can (been wondering about dispensing with the rest of the P***ture stuff)
chain tool
reminds me - must snaffle some more latex gloves from the office first aid kit...

j

Gussio

Nobody posting a link to the "What Gun do you Carrry on your Commute" thread from the USofA?

Cyclegent

I carry a sterile dressing, small bandage and antiseptic wipe, just in case of minor accidents.