The tool pouch:
Crank Brothers multi19 tool, replaces a well-used multi17
6″ diagonal cutters
6″ adjustable crescent wrench
8mm combination wrench, for nuts included in assembly of fenders
(2) Maxxis tire levers, in use for 5 years
(2) needles; one large, one medium
nylon cord, waxed cotton thread, and nylon upholstery thread (wrapped around tools)
Park FR-5 cassette lockring tool
Park DCW-3 17/18mm combination cone wrench
brake cable, for use as derailleur cable if needed
Presta to Schraeder valve adaptor, aluminum
assorted M5 bolts
rubber patches and glue
pen
rag
Victorinox Tinker Swiss-Army knife: 2 blades, can opener, bottle opener, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, leather punch, tweezers and toothpick
Liquids and adhesives:
electrical and duct tape (wrapped around lube and seat post)
lightweight chain lube, or most recent donation of free lube (currently, ProGold Xtreme and Dumonde Tech Lite, from Interbike and IMBA Summit)
Repairs on the road: new buckle and strap, and a new patch.
As regular as coffee, the daily clean and lube.
New cable and freshly lubed housing. New chain.
Fresh grease and bearing adjustment.
Nylon gear straps replace worn leather saddlebag attachments. I particularly like these straps from REI.
Fix a flat, and over 600 pumps with my Lezyne road pump.
Even a new wheel build while on the road. This Marge Lite rim is a pound lighter than the previous Large Marge.
