Carrying too much or being prepared?
07-20-11, 07:25 AM
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Exactly. I learned my lesson the hard way... twice. First time I wasn't carrying a wrench and my rear flatted. Forgot the rear didn't have a quick release (note to self: CHECK BEFORE MAKING THAT ASSUMPTION!). Had everything else but the wrench... had to walk 10 miles home, which was not fun.
Second time my derailleur broke 20 miles from home, wasn't carrying a screwdriver or allen wrench to attempt to readjust it to get it working somewhat. When I was able to walk again, I went to a bike store and picked up a rack and panniers, and every single tool I would reasonably need. Only thing I'm still missing is extra chain links, but I have a chain tool so it shouldn't be too hard to just set the chain on a smaller ring.
Second time my derailleur broke 20 miles from home, wasn't carrying a screwdriver or allen wrench to attempt to readjust it to get it working somewhat. When I was able to walk again, I went to a bike store and picked up a rack and panniers, and every single tool I would reasonably need. Only thing I'm still missing is extra chain links, but I have a chain tool so it shouldn't be too hard to just set the chain on a smaller ring.
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I carry a snub-nosed .357 magnum revolver when I go on rides that take me through some pretty sketchy neighborhoods.
No one really makes fun of what I carry on rides.
PS ... Yes, I have a CCW and am in full compliance of the law.
No one really makes fun of what I carry on rides.
PS ... Yes, I have a CCW and am in full compliance of the law.
07-20-11, 10:38 AM
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You gonna eat that?
When I was a teenager, I actually did ride with a bowling ball. I bowled in a Saturday morning league a couple miles from my house and had to get myself there. I had one of those mousetrap racks, and with a few bungee cords it was pretty secure.
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07-20-11, 12:49 PM
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Multi tool
1 or 2 spare tubes
Patch Kit
Tire-levers
Chain tool with a few extra links
CO2 pump and cartridges
Frame pump
presta-to-shrader valve adapter
A few feet of electrical tape wrapped around my bars
A few zip lock bags (rain gear for my iPhone)
Swiss Army Knife
1 or 2 spare tubes
Patch Kit
Tire-levers
Chain tool with a few extra links
CO2 pump and cartridges
Frame pump
presta-to-shrader valve adapter
A few feet of electrical tape wrapped around my bars
A few zip lock bags (rain gear for my iPhone)
Swiss Army Knife
07-20-11, 05:14 PM
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don't try this at home.
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This isn't exactly a repair tool, but it's a nice luxury: I bring sunglass cleaning tissue packets. It's great to clean off the dried sweat from my sunglasses when I'm stopped. 6 cents each at Target.
07-22-11, 07:08 AM
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where do you all end up putting your stuff when you ride? I have a camelpack that I keep stuff in but dont use it for water but thast gets old after a while.
07-22-11, 07:42 AM
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I have one of two set ups for my main bike, utility and sporty. In utility mode, a small set of panniers is always on the bike. I try to balance the load as best I can but for the most part, toss everything in and go. I also have a stash bag thingy behind my stem which is the perfect size for my phone, keys, and other small doo-dads. In Sporty mode, the rack, fenders, and pannier come off. I leave the stem bag on, but stuff my wallet, spare tube, multi tool, patch kit, tire lever, and energy bar into a seat wedge that attaches to the rails of my saddle and my seat post.
07-22-11, 07:55 AM
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Available from https://www.acornbags.com, but they do sell out quickly. I've had mine for a few years now.
07-22-11, 11:18 AM
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I've done 40+ mile rides with nothing more than a metro pass, ID and credit card in my pocket.
That said, they were around town and I knew if something happened I could always walk my bike to a bike shop, a bus stop, the subway or - if all else fails - just call a cab.
That said, they were around town and I knew if something happened I could always walk my bike to a bike shop, a bus stop, the subway or - if all else fails - just call a cab.
07-22-11, 11:41 AM
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next time you are at a restaurant and get ribs, as for some "extras" of the wet wipes. Already in a packet and fit nicely in the seat bag. They do dry out over time but could always re-wet from water bottle.
07-22-11, 12:08 PM
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I bet you didn't have any unwanted drafters.
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I carry a lot on my rides, but that is mostly because I'm headed to work, so I've got a computer, a change of clothes, lunch, first aid kit etc in my bag that I strap to my rack.
07-22-11, 02:14 PM
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For touring and for mountain bike rides, I carry this
I have added a flash light and a Two Fish block because I got caught on Hermosa Creek outside of Durango in the dark. My daughter had a squeeze light on her key chain but have you ever tried to squeeze one of those for 2 or 3 miles?
When I commute, I carry a subset of this but not much smaller.
I have added a flash light and a Two Fish block because I got caught on Hermosa Creek outside of Durango in the dark. My daughter had a squeeze light on her key chain but have you ever tried to squeeze one of those for 2 or 3 miles?
When I commute, I carry a subset of this but not much smaller.
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One of these holds quite a bit...
Available from https://www.acornbags.com, but they do sell out quickly. I've had mine for a few years now.
Available from https://www.acornbags.com, but they do sell out quickly. I've had mine for a few years now.
07-22-11, 02:36 PM
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Here's what I carry:
What a crazy world it would be if that was to scale.
What a crazy world it would be if that was to scale.
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For touring and for mountain bike rides, I carry this
I have added a flash light and a Two Fish block because I got caught on Hermosa Creek outside of Durango in the dark. My daughter had a squeeze light on her key chain but have you ever tried to squeeze one of those for 2 or 3 miles?
When I commute, I carry a subset of this but not much smaller.
I have added a flash light and a Two Fish block because I got caught on Hermosa Creek outside of Durango in the dark. My daughter had a squeeze light on her key chain but have you ever tried to squeeze one of those for 2 or 3 miles?
When I commute, I carry a subset of this but not much smaller.
I still carry mine, but I don't think mine came with the 6 mm allen sleeve I see on yours. I bought it back in 1991 or 1992.I used to carry that exact same patch kit. Now I carry two tubes. My luck with patching tubes sucks.
07-23-11, 08:11 AM
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I also carry extra tubes but the patch kit is still a necessity here. I usually carry 5 to 10 patches and I've been on rides where I've used all my tubes, all the tubes of the group, all their patch kits and all my patches and still didn't have enough. Four bikes, 27 flats!
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07-23-11, 10:38 AM
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Inertia Designs. Here's the side with their logo.
This is the side that was visible in the picture I posted of my bike on the bridge. The LBS logo is on the left side of the bag. Don't know if this is common with most LBS's.
Yes, it is the best! Last night I was showing it to someone at an LBS. I was demonstrating how the chain tool works, and I discovered that socket it comes with is the right size for a crankarm bolt. Duhhh! I can't believe I've had this tool for 20 years and I didn't realize it had that size socket. 
After looking at the picture of yours a little closer, maybe that's an 8 mm allen sleeve, not a 6 like I originally thought. Mine does have a 6 mm allen wrench.
Yikes! That's a lot of flats! Goathead thorns?
This is the side that was visible in the picture I posted of my bike on the bridge. The LBS logo is on the left side of the bag. Don't know if this is common with most LBS's.
The Cool Tool is way better than any multitool I've looked at now. It does more than just about any of the others, is less bulky and feels like a 'real' tool in your hand. It's a shame they don't make them any more. I have several.
I also carry extra tubes but the patch kit is still a necessity here. I usually carry 5 to 10 patches and I've been on rides where I've used all my tubes, all the tubes of the group, all their patch kits and all my patches and still didn't have enough. Four bikes, 27 flats!
I also carry extra tubes but the patch kit is still a necessity here. I usually carry 5 to 10 patches and I've been on rides where I've used all my tubes, all the tubes of the group, all their patch kits and all my patches and still didn't have enough. Four bikes, 27 flats!
Last night I was showing it to someone at an LBS. I was demonstrating how the chain tool works, and I discovered that socket it comes with is the right size for a crankarm bolt. Duhhh! I can't believe I've had this tool for 20 years and I didn't realize it had that size socket. After looking at the picture of yours a little closer, maybe that's an 8 mm allen sleeve, not a 6 like I originally thought. Mine does have a 6 mm allen wrench.
Yikes! That's a lot of flats! Goathead thorns?
07-24-11, 10:47 AM
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Yes, it is the best! Last night I was showing it to someone at an LBS. I was demonstrating how the chain tool works, and I discovered that socket it comes with is the right size for a crankarm bolt. Duhhh! I can't believe I've had this tool for 20 years and I didn't realize it had that size socket.
After looking at the picture of yours a little closer, maybe that's an 8 mm allen sleeve, not a 6 like I originally thought. Mine does have a 6 mm allen wrench.
Last night I was showing it to someone at an LBS. I was demonstrating how the chain tool works, and I discovered that socket it comes with is the right size for a crankarm bolt. Duhhh! I can't believe I've had this tool for 20 years and I didn't realize it had that size socket. After looking at the picture of yours a little closer, maybe that's an 8 mm allen sleeve, not a 6 like I originally thought. Mine does have a 6 mm allen wrench.
Here's how it's supposed to be used
Yes the sleeve is for an 8 mm allen wrench. It's easy to lose too
I also have the tool for threaded headset nuts and for the BB lockring. Found them in a bargain bin.If the Cool Tool has any failings, it's the lack of a flat blade screwdriver. The Leatherman PS4 fixes that problem.
Yes, goatheads
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07-25-11, 06:40 PM
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To each their own.. I like to go light.
co2
tube
2 pedros levers
multi-tool
small first aid kit
credit card/id/cellphone
co2
tube
2 pedros levers
multi-tool
small first aid kit
credit card/id/cellphone
07-25-11, 06:45 PM
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Thanks!