My Trek to an Iron Man

You have to be able to repair and work on your own bike.  I have a set of tools gathered from around the house.  I don’t need alot but this is what I bring to an event:

1. Spare Tire Tubes (3). Don’t worry that a repair will bust.  Just buy a new tube. $4.00 – $6.00
2. Tire Pump from Target:  $12.00
3. Duct Tape.  The ultimate fix it all. $5.00
4. Multiple Allen wrench sets. You will lose them so make sure you have extra. $10.00-$20.00
5. Adjustable wrenches. $5.00
6. Wire cutters. $2.00
7. Scissors. $2.00
8. Razor blades. $2.00
9. WD-40. $1.25
10. Flat Head and Phillips screw drivers. $5.00
11. Tire pressure gauge. $1.00 – $20.00
12. Sharpie Marker $1.00
13. Baby powder for changing tires. $2.00
14. Tire repair kit $2.00

I was a boy scout so my motto was be prepared.  ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS carry two of the same tool.  You will lose, lend or break a tool at the wrong time.  Having a backup will make all the difference in the world.  The fancy tools from the bike shop are nice, but I can’t afford a full set.  So tools from Target or Walmart will work just as well untill you get a big sponsor to pay you !