Cycling Essential Gear Checklist

Just purchased a new bike? Congratulations! This detailed checklist for new bike owners is designed to ensure you don't forget anything important on your next ride. At Tomten Biketown, we offer a wide variety of cycling accessories, and our team is here to assist you in finding the tools and accessories you need for a successful and enjoyable ride.

Here are some essential items you should bring, wear or carry with you on every ride:

  • Helmet

  • Saddle bag

  • Pump/Co2

  • Spare tube

  • Water bottle

  • Food/Snacks

  • Photo ID & contact info

  • Tire lever

  • House/Car keys

  • Patch kit

  • Front light

  • Rear light

  • Cell Phone

  • Multi Tool

  • Emergency cash or credit card

If you’ve recently purchased a road bike, you may need the following items:

  • Pedals

  • Shoes

  • Helmet

  • Water bottle cages

  • Water bottles

  • Computer (cyclometer)

  • Lights (head light, tail light daytime running)

  • Floor pump

  • Shorts

  • Jersey

  • Socks

  • Gloves

  • Sunglasses

  • Power meter

  • Flat Kit

  • Seat bag

  • Tube

  • Patch kit

  • Tire boot

  • Tire levers

  • Multi tool

  • Inflator (pump or co2)

  • Strava, map my ride, ride with gps

If you’ve recently purchased a mountain bike, you may need the following items:

  • Pedals

  • Crank booties

  • Shoes

  • Helmet

  • Water bottle cages

  • Water bottles

  • Computer (cyclometer)

  • Lights

  • Floor pump

  • Shock Pump

  • Shorts

  • Jersey

  • Socks

  • Gloves

  • Sunglasses

  • Protective gear (elbow pads, knee, and shin pads)

  • Bash Guard

  • Frame protection

  • Flat Kit

  • Seat bag

  • Tube

  • Tubeless bacon

  • Patch kit

  • Tire boot

  • Tire levers

  • Multi tool

  • Inflator (pump or co2)

  • Strava, map my ride, ride with gps

If you’ve recently purchased a lifestyle bike, such as a Hybrid, Comfort, Dual Sport or Flat Bar Road, you may need the following items:

  • Lock

  • Helmet

  • Water bottle cages

  • Water bottles

  • Computer (cyclometer)

  • Lights (head light, tail light daytime running)

  • Floor pump

  • Shorts

  • Socks

  • Gloves

  • Sunglasses

  • Flat Kit

  • Seat bag

  • Tube

  • Patch kit

  • Tire boot

  • Tire levers

  • Multi tool

  • Inflator (pump or co2)

  • Fenders

  • Basket

  • Rear Rack

  • Strava, map my ride, ride with gps

If you’ve recently purchased a BMX bike, you may need the following items:

  • Pedals

  • Lights (cinema lights)

  • Helmet

  • Floor pump

  • Gloves

  • Pegs

  • Protective gear (elbow pads, knee, and shin pads)

  • Flat Kit

  • Tube

  • Patch kit

  • Tire levers

  • Multi tool

  • Inflator (pump or co2)