Originally Posted by
ed strodtman
I have a "Little Joe" saddlebag that I got from Rivendell years ago. In it I carry a spare tube, patch kit, tire irons, multi-tool and whatever I'm bringing along for food if it's a long ride. In my jersey pockets I have my wallet and cell phone. I do all my own maintenance and make sure my bike's in good shape before I leave on a ride.
Whoops! Forgot to mention my CO2 inflater, which I carry along with several cartridges. I've also carried a full-sized frame pump in the past, a Zefal HPx. It was bulky but did a great job of filling my tubes.