Gaffaman wrote:
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that is a decent list.
As a frequent leader there are 3 main things that you tend to have to deal with now and again.
1, Punctures, do you have a spare tube, tools to remove the wheel, and levers. You asked what are mousses, basically a rubber inflated innertube that does not go down. I ride with them and have for years. One puncture on the lanes was enough for me. It is often asked how long do they last? 18 months I had out of mine, and I ride almost every weekend. Perhaps 3000 miles a year. Key things are keep to under 50mph on the road, and try not to do long stretches of road riding. Get them lubed every tyre change. They work for me.
2. Drowned bike, dropped in water, or water too deep. new spark plug and knowing how you remove your spark plug, and the tools to do it.
3. Snapped chain, carry a spare split link, I prefer to have my chain riveted.
I carry far too much stuff, but it has often helped others out more than myself. Some folks come along with so little knowledge of their bike and no tools! Main thing is not to stop the fun for someone else, have a recovery card if nothing else.
Gaffa tape and cable ties get used more than anything else.