Essential Tools & Spare Parts to Bring on Mountain Bike Rides

Tools for ALL Rides

• Tire irons
• Pump
• Allen wrenches for every bolt on your bike
• Tork hex wrenches for every bolt on your bike (i.e. the disc brakes)
• Spoke wrench(s)
• Screwdrivers (both Phillips and Flathead - multiple sizes)
• Chain breaker
• Pliers / vice grips
• Crescent wrench
• A knife / saw
• Long zip ties (at least one foot long)
• Duct tape (best) or electrical tape (OK)
• Chain lube

Spare Parts for ALL Rides

• Tubes (two)
• Quick chain links
• Derailleur hanger

Spare Parts for Long / Remote Rides

• Tube patch kit (adhesive recommended)
• Tube slime
• Brake pads
• Brake cables (front and rear)
• Derailleur cables
• Rear derailleur
• Rim skewers (front and rear)
• Seat post skewer
• Spare bolts for every part on your bike
• Spare clips / bolts for your clip-in shoes
• Cleaning brush
• Shock pump
• Extra set of pedals