Originally Posted by
loimpact
I'm trying to keep my bike as light as originally purchased as possible. I've already since added a water bottle (single cuz I can refill along most routes I ride) and getting ready to start carrying mini pump, patches, tools, etc. as I start riding solo).
Carrying what one needs for the distance of a ride and nothing else makes sense to me.
Having sufficient H2O, a reliable pump, flats kit, 'phone, food as distance calls for it, wallet & keys gets it for me.
Less is more, not enough & you walk. That stuff is carried on the bike.
That said here's a pic of what I'm riding tomorrow w/ wet weather & variable temps predicted, rain gear stashed & mudguards fitted. If it turns out to be Bluebird weather I can haul a set of plastic fenders & a Carradice bag more comfortably than if it's a North wind & rain w/o my nasty-stuff-kit.
PS: Body weight, less is great. Go for it.
-Bandera