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Tool To Carry With You On A Ride.

Basic Carry Along Tools : At minimum you should have some basic tools to fix those trail/roadside bike issues. Find what are called a Multi-tools which are "cycling specific" tools so they only give you the common tools needed to fix most minor emergency issues.
Theses tools usually contain:
~ 2, 4, 5, 6, & 8 mm Allen (Hex) wrenches
~ Both a flat & phillips drivers

Then more complex multi-tools may also carry:
~ Levers
~ Chain breaker (Tool used to remove/set pinned sections of a chain)
~ 10 & 12mm open wrenches
~ sharp blade(s)

The tools will range is price from $10-50. >

Fixing flats: Consider carrying a spare tube as well as a patch kit, Tire Levers (minimum 2 & steel cored are the best), & air pump. All of these tools can be carried in convenient little under the seat bag.