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Old 04-17-07, 10:30 PM
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What do you have in your seat bag?

I'll start-

1 Co2 Pump
2 cartriges
2 ultra-light tubes (I got ultra-light so I could fit two in the same area as one regular tube)
Patch kit
Crank Brothers multi-tool
20 dollar bill
Bandaids
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Originally Posted by cedricbosch
I'll start-

1 Co2 Pump
2 cartriges
2 ultra-light tubes (I got ultra-light so I could fit two in the same area as one regular tube)
Patch kit
Crank Brothers multi-tool
20 dollar bill
Bandaids
I'm pretty close except 3 CO2s and the cash an bandaids are in my pockets with the mobile and a copy of my DL and Healthins. I buy the same tubes for the exact same reason. Specialized Turbos come in a little baggies and I can get an extra one in there. I actually strap the pump to the outside of mini seat bag with a cartridge in it.
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it depends, i have 2 saddle bags, a big one for solo rides and a small one for group rides. if i'm going on a really long ride, like say a century or metric century, i'll bring the big one just in case anything happens... twice...

for solo rides:
2 Bontrager Superlight tubes
4 co2 cartridges
1 inflator
2 tire levers
1 mini tool
1 $20 bill
my cellular phone

for group rides:
1 Bontrager Superlight tube
1 co2 cartridge
1 inflator
2 tire levers
1 $20 bill

i don't bring much with me if i'm riding with other people, because i know everyone's willing to help each other out if anything arises. the only reason i carry a lot with me if i ride by myself is because i usually ride before work, and i don't want to have to tell my boss i was a few hours late because i got 2 flats, and i had to walk X amount of miles in cleats...
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i dont use a seatbag. they are called pockets.
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Patch Kit
co2 inflator
2 cartridges
multi-tool
phone
keys
gu gel
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i was thinking about getting one of those road IDs...anyone have one?
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The usual, plus a few packets of Flents Wipe N Clear pre-moistened Lens cleansing tissues, for when the Oakleys and Garmin become caked in sweat.



You can purchase a box of 200 packets at Costco for $8.50.

https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...2&topnav=bdoff
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Originally Posted by trackstar10
i dont use a seatbag. they are called pockets.
i hope you don't carry co2 cartridges in your pockets, because the last thing i would want to feel if i took a spill is one or two co2 cartridges digging into my lower back...
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Seat tubes? Nah.

Everything goes in my pockets.
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Also, a packet of these, 200 calories:




Target sells a 12 pack.



https://www.nabiscoworld.com/Brands/P...uct=4400008844
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Originally Posted by cedricbosch
I'll start-

1 Co2 Pump
2 cartriges
2 ultra-light tubes (I got ultra-light so I could fit two in the same area as one regular tube)
Patch kit
Crank Brothers multi-tool
20 dollar bill
Bandaids
Dead bodies... Oh you said seat bag, err never mind. Forget I said anything.
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It depends. I don't always carry a saddle bag.
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Seatbag:
  • spare tire, if using tubulars
  • tubes, if using clinchers
  • CO2 cartridges + pump
  • plastic tire irons
  • bicycle-specific multi-tool

Jersey pockets:
  • gels and energy bars
  • plastic bag with DL, credit card, $100 cash, cellular
  • full waterbottle if it's hot outside
  • housekey
  • additional gloves, if needed

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right now, all i've got in there is a beat-up old schwinn multi-tool. my current patch kit is too large to fit the bag...
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EPO & testosterone patches
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Nothing.

Everything I could ever need, including water fits nicely in my hydrapak.
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Very stupid reply. Why not start your own thread about pies? I'm sure other pie enthusiasts would recommend their own recipes

Originally Posted by 3MTA3
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I don't carry a saddlebag because I don't use it at all. I ride tubular so I carry a cell phone to get the GF to pick me up during flats.
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Originally Posted by Plow13
i was thinking about getting one of those road IDs...anyone have one?
Yes... I like it a lot too. Very sensible thing to wear. There's probably a million poor man's versions (ie. piece of paper in the saddle bag or something), but on the wrist is a good place.. and they're very nicely constructed. For $20 you can't go wrong.

As for the OP: 1 tube, 2 co2, mini tool, 1 pedros tire lever, 1 miniscule co2 inflator, mini chain tool, patch kit, tire boot. In the pockets go road rash kit, some cash, phone, house key, food.
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-Crank Brothers multi tool
-CO2 with one cartridge included
-Park Tool self adhesive patches
-tire irons
-cash
-debit card
-driver's license
-cellphone
-keys
-Shot Bloks (on occasion)

I figure if I need anything more than that I just wasn't meant to ride that day and I should just give someone a call to pick me up. Actually, now that I think of it, I'm suprised all that fits in my medium sized saddle bag.
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Tons of condoms. An incredible amount, really.
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Topeak Compact Survival Tool Kit with a spare tube, Co2 catridge, $10, car keys, and jelly bellys or some snack.

Cell phone, camera, and ID in the pockets

Anyone have a link to this ID tag?
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Originally Posted by Ritterview
Also, a packet of these, 200 calories:

i carry a few of those too, in my E-Pack, along with a few Rice Krispies Treats. you can never have too many RKT's with you...



Fig Newton's are an excellent source of energy, but i prefer the fat free ones, you can find them at Super Stop and Shop...

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https://www.roadid.com/

I use this. Figure it's easier to give contact information using the tag than trying to remember during a concussion (knocking furiously on wood)
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