Saddle bag & its contents
10-23-15, 05:01 PM
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I'm adding an open tubular that I picked up on closeout for $10 to my break-down kit on rides 70 miles and longer. I just normally carry one new tube, patch kit, 2 CO2 plus inflator, frame pump, multi-tool, one tire lever and a few dollar bills.
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10-23-15, 05:12 PM
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Arundel Duo holds two tubes, patch kit, tire iron, CO2 cartridge and chuck.
10-23-15, 05:17 PM
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I ditched my saddle bag a month ago and never felt more free! But my jersey pocket has
tube
2 tire levers
patch kit
Topeak Mini 6 multi tool
Lezyne Sport Drive HP s pump
phone
keys
XBand with ID and cards
tube
2 tire levers
patch kit
Topeak Mini 6 multi tool
Lezyne Sport Drive HP s pump
phone
keys
XBand with ID and cards
10-23-15, 05:45 PM
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Saddle Bag
Spare tube
2 Park levers
Pro 11 Multi tool
2 CO2 cartridges
Xlab CO2 Speed Chuck
11 speed quick link
1 Park tire boot
Jersey
2 GU gels
cell phone
cash
Bontrager bag
Spare tube
2 Park levers
Pro 11 Multi tool
2 CO2 cartridges
Xlab CO2 Speed Chuck
11 speed quick link
1 Park tire boot
Jersey
2 GU gels
cell phone
cash
Bontrager bag
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10-23-15, 06:05 PM
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Make a copy of your DL & heath care card & laminate both to stash in the flats kit, they can be used as tire boots or in a real emergency.
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10-23-15, 06:13 PM
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Why would someone carry a spare Quick Link but no chain tool? If your chain breaks you still need a chain tool to remove the busted link.
10-23-15, 06:22 PM
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Lezyne M-Caddy QR. The best saddle bag I've used, bar none. Doesn't bounce around, the contents don't jiggle, super-easy multi-tool access, and comes off the bike in less than a second with the QR. It's pretty much perfect.
Contents:
1x spare tube
1x 16g CO2 + PDW inflator
2x tire levers
1x 10-sp quick link
Park Tool IB-3
PRO digital pressure gauge (I've had an over-pressure tube failure before, it's worth the extra ounce)
loose 2.5, 3, and 4mm ball end hex keys
'lil bit 'o money
Contents:
1x spare tube
1x 16g CO2 + PDW inflator
2x tire levers
1x 10-sp quick link
Park Tool IB-3
PRO digital pressure gauge (I've had an over-pressure tube failure before, it's worth the extra ounce)
loose 2.5, 3, and 4mm ball end hex keys
'lil bit 'o money
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Personally if my quick link fails or chain breaks I will go to the phone to call for a ride and credit card if needed for a cab. It happens but if you want to plan for every possible thing that could happen, you'll be carrying a lot of stuff. Now if I was mountain biking in the wilderness I would definitely carry a quick link, chain tool and probably some other stuff that I don't currently carry for road rides
10-23-15, 07:26 PM
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Bought one of these to replace my old small tool since I realized some new parts I've had installed need a Torx head. I don't know when these came into being, but only having hex wrenches didn't cut it any more. Anyway was only $6-7 with discount coupon: Blackburn Heist Multi-Tool - Save 33%
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Personally if my quick link fails or chain breaks I will go to the phone to call for a ride and credit card if needed for a cab. It happens but if you want to plan for every possible thing that could happen, you'll be carrying a lot of stuff. Now if I was mountain biking in the wilderness I would definitely carry a quick link, chain tool and probably some other stuff that I don't currently carry for road rides
10-23-15, 07:56 PM
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Anyone carry extra spokes? What would statistics say is more likely to break, a chain or a spoke?
10-23-15, 08:16 PM
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I carry very little. No need for it. If I breakdown one of you will come along to help.
10-23-15, 09:44 PM
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I don't like bags that have a Velcro loop around the seatpost. They invariably wear holes in the upper legs of my shorts. I like the kind with a QR bracket on the saddle rails. Some of those also come with the dreaded Velcro strap, but I just cut it off.
10-23-15, 10:03 PM
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I ride with a medium sized Topeak saddlebag.
Likely too Fred-ish for most cyclists tastes. But I mostly ride alone and prefer to lock the bike even if just leave for a minute. This bag allows me to store a small (cheap) cable lock in the saddlebag. I know the lock provides no real security. But I feel better knowing some idiot 14 year old won't be tempted in doing something stupid by MY unlocked bike.
The medium bag gives enough room for almost anything I'd care to take. But I keep my multi-tool small. But added a swisstech (keychain) micro-tool.
It's always nice to see a saddlebag post that inspires me to dump my bag out on the floor and inventory it's contents. Thanks OP.
Likely too Fred-ish for most cyclists tastes. But I mostly ride alone and prefer to lock the bike even if just leave for a minute. This bag allows me to store a small (cheap) cable lock in the saddlebag. I know the lock provides no real security. But I feel better knowing some idiot 14 year old won't be tempted in doing something stupid by MY unlocked bike.
The medium bag gives enough room for almost anything I'd care to take. But I keep my multi-tool small. But added a swisstech (keychain) micro-tool.
It's always nice to see a saddlebag post that inspires me to dump my bag out on the floor and inventory it's contents. Thanks OP.
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10-23-15, 11:35 PM
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I am a boyscout when it comes to being prepared. I simply hate to cut a ride short.
My tools are specific to my rando bike, which is relatively complicated. I could pretty much strip it down and rebuild it in the field, but you can see that still isn't THAT much stuff. I have fixed broken chains several times, dealt with broken spokes, patched numerous tubes, dialed in the fit and function, and helped a number of people on the side of the road. I have never needed tire levers.
The black thing is duct tape, and I have asthma (only here in LA). All the tools go in one small pocket on the exterior of my handlebar bag and weigh less than most multitools. Bulkier items inside. Pump fits on pegs. I have a fiber spoke somewhere too, I think.
My tools are specific to my rando bike, which is relatively complicated. I could pretty much strip it down and rebuild it in the field, but you can see that still isn't THAT much stuff. I have fixed broken chains several times, dealt with broken spokes, patched numerous tubes, dialed in the fit and function, and helped a number of people on the side of the road. I have never needed tire levers.
The black thing is duct tape, and I have asthma (only here in LA). All the tools go in one small pocket on the exterior of my handlebar bag and weigh less than most multitools. Bulkier items inside. Pump fits on pegs. I have a fiber spoke somewhere too, I think.
10-24-15, 06:59 AM
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I ride with a medium sized Topeak saddlebag.
Likely too Fred-ish for most cyclists tastes. But I mostly ride alone and prefer to lock the bike even if just leave for a minute. This bag allows me to store a small (cheap) cable lock in the saddlebag. I know the lock provides no real security. But I feel better knowing some idiot 14 year old won't be tempted in doing something stupid by MY unlocked bike.
The medium bag gives enough room for almost anything I'd care to take. But I keep my multi-tool small. But added a swisstech (keychain) micro-tool.
It's always nice to see a saddlebag post that inspires me to dump my bag out on the floor and inventory it's contents. Thanks OP.
Likely too Fred-ish for most cyclists tastes. But I mostly ride alone and prefer to lock the bike even if just leave for a minute. This bag allows me to store a small (cheap) cable lock in the saddlebag. I know the lock provides no real security. But I feel better knowing some idiot 14 year old won't be tempted in doing something stupid by MY unlocked bike.
The medium bag gives enough room for almost anything I'd care to take. But I keep my multi-tool small. But added a swisstech (keychain) micro-tool.
It's always nice to see a saddlebag post that inspires me to dump my bag out on the floor and inventory it's contents. Thanks OP.
10-24-15, 09:29 AM
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That's a can of worms. I had asked earlier if anyone stored spokes in the seat post - corks in both ends. Mainly as a handy place to store them, out of the way and so that you always know where they are. The near unanimous consensus was that it is a pointless, dumb idea. I'm still not convinced though.
10-24-15, 10:38 AM
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No extra spokes, but I carry 2 Fiberfix spokes. Also a couple quick links. Some folks carry a short section of chain too, but I've never needed that. I use the Topeak Hexus II multi-tool. I usually carry a spare tire as well as 2 tubes, a patch kit, and a boot kit. I use an Ortlieb saddle bag:
View the Saddle-Bag at https://www.ortliebusa.com
View the Saddle-Bag at https://www.ortliebusa.com
05-23-16, 10:47 PM
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I've gone to Fix It Sticks instead of a multi tool, lighter and more torque. Fix It Sticks | Light and portable tools for bikes
I carry one Prestacycle tire lever, very quick and easy to use, Prestalever - Quick-on / Quick-off Tire Lever - Prestacycle LLC
These plus tube, CO2 or two with duct tape wrapped around it (for boot), and a Portland shinny object inflator Amazon.com : Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator : Sports & Outdoors
Unless I am touring, that's all I carry. Except for a broken spoke, those tools would have fixed anything I needed in my last 30+ years of cycling. I have never had a chain failure on a ride, so the chain tool and link stay in the tool box.
I carry one Prestacycle tire lever, very quick and easy to use, Prestalever - Quick-on / Quick-off Tire Lever - Prestacycle LLC
These plus tube, CO2 or two with duct tape wrapped around it (for boot), and a Portland shinny object inflator Amazon.com : Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator : Sports & Outdoors
Unless I am touring, that's all I carry. Except for a broken spoke, those tools would have fixed anything I needed in my last 30+ years of cycling. I have never had a chain failure on a ride, so the chain tool and link stay in the tool box.
05-24-16, 09:00 AM
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I have never had to deploy a chain tool on the road
...for my bike. But I have saved quite a few other cyclist's rides because I had a chain tool with me. I figure it's good karma.
...for my bike. But I have saved quite a few other cyclist's rides because I had a chain tool with me. I figure it's good karma.