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05-24-16, 10:28 AM

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I use a Topeak Wedgepack. It's very durable, and I typically keep a multitool (which has tire levers), patch kit, C02 inflator (portland design works), 2-3 cartridges, and a tube. You can fit a lot in a small bag if it's packed strategically. If I were to get a new one I'd probably go smaller on the bag and put more items in my jersey if they don't fit.

05-24-16, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Cutter

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.

^^ This, holds everything and can expand if you need to for longer trips/rides.

08-20-16, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Ross

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.

Same. I only own a chain tool because my brother broke his chain while riding with me. We were in NYC and I rode off to a nearby LBS and purchased the tool. It's been with me ever since.

I had a friend bust a spoke on a ride, but he just twisted it around an adjacent spoke and limped home.

I had use of a spoke wrench once. It was a Boy Scout bike trip and one of the scouts bent his rim somehow. It was actually too far gone to bring back with tension. But I gave it a try and the scouts were impressed that I was prepared (or so I tell myself...).

08-20-16, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cychologist

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.

Pretty much exactly what I do. I ride tubulars, so I carry a small bottle of Tufo Extreme sealant instead of a tube. Otherwise exactly the same plus I add some nitrile gloves.

I put it all in an Arundel Uno.

J.