Being prepared is a key part of enjoying your ride and getting home without any mechanical trouble. A well-maintained bike is a starting point to this (why not book your bike into the Bay Cycles workshop for a service or check-over if needed), but carrying a few essential tools with you will help you get rolling again quickly if trouble arises. A puncture is usually the most common issue to strike when riding, and for this our recommended tool kit is the neat Bontrager Pro Flat Pack .

The Pro Flat Pack's zipped neoprene pouch is shaped to fit into a jersey pocket and has internal dividers and additional pockets for money and ID. It's an all-in-one kit that includes the essential items needed to fix a flat tyre with. Levers to remove the tyre, patches to mend the tube and a CO2 tool to get it inflated once fixed.

The pack's compact size and soft, padded materials ensure that it won't be bother you if it's stashed in your back pocket. It's a tried and tested package that's popular both with our customers and the Bay Cycles staff.

If you're travelling further from home, then add a spare inner tube and a reliable hand pump for extra reassurance. Running tubeless? Then add a tyre repair tool such as the Dynaplug Racer Pro.

PRO TIP: If you ride at dusk or at night then an additional small head torch can be real help with mending flats or mechanical issues.

KEY FEATURES:

Tight-fitting, stretch neoprene material zips open for easy access

All the items you need to fix a flat tyre

Includes Air Rush Elite, CO2‚ inflator, two 16g CO2‚ cartridges and a padded bag

Reusable hand insulation sleeve,

Patch kit

Room in the bag for ID, money, keys and more

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