Originally Posted by
kv501
They're not really necessary. I keep a CO2 inflator, spare cartridge, spare tube, chain breaker, quick link, Rema patch kit, and 2 levers all in a small zip up case meant for point and shoot digital cameras. The whole thing is maybe the size of my fist. I ride more than one bike, and changing bags back and forth all the time is a hassle I don't want to deal with. That goes in my middle pocket, wallet/phone in the left, and bars/gels in the right. Never even know they're there.
Just because you have to carry stuff with you doesn't mean that it has to be in a bag.
I also have more than one bike, and believe it or not I actually own 2 seat bags full of tools! Yes thats right, you read that correctly, 2 separate seatbags! Each with their own set of tools!
I carry my cell phone, id, and a little cash in my jersey pockets, and thats it. I would hate to have my chain tool or allen keys dig into my spine if I was ever in an accident.
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