how much stuff do you carry with you.....?
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I carry:
Water Bottle
Spoke wrench (wheel problems will be done away with in 3-8 weeks)THANKS PSIMET!
Phone
Snack.
I should probably carry a tube+inflation...
On the bike: Cateye enduro 8 computer (Nothing special)
Water Bottle
Spoke wrench (wheel problems will be done away with in 3-8 weeks)THANKS PSIMET!
Phone
Snack.
I should probably carry a tube+inflation...
On the bike: Cateye enduro 8 computer (Nothing special)
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I think theirs includes the camel. 
Seatbag: Two tire levers, CO2 inflator w/three cartridges, patch kit, multitool, $10 (unless I know I'll need more)
Jersey, right pocket: Cell with photocopies of ID and medical insurance card, all in a baggie; gels for longer rides, truck keys if I drive to where I'm riding.
Jersey, center pocket: Baggie with two spare tubes on shorter rides. On longer rides, my third bottle goes there and I switch the tubes to the left pocket.
Jersey, left pocket: Cleat covers; spare tubes as well on longer rides.
Two bottle cages in the normal locations. <15 miles I take one bottle, 15-30 miles I take two. >30 miles with known convenience store stops I stick with two and refill when needed; if I'm riding that far in unknown territory I'll take three.

Seatbag: Two tire levers, CO2 inflator w/three cartridges, patch kit, multitool, $10 (unless I know I'll need more)
Jersey, right pocket: Cell with photocopies of ID and medical insurance card, all in a baggie; gels for longer rides, truck keys if I drive to where I'm riding.
Jersey, center pocket: Baggie with two spare tubes on shorter rides. On longer rides, my third bottle goes there and I switch the tubes to the left pocket.
Jersey, left pocket: Cleat covers; spare tubes as well on longer rides.
Two bottle cages in the normal locations. <15 miles I take one bottle, 15-30 miles I take two. >30 miles with known convenience store stops I stick with two and refill when needed; if I'm riding that far in unknown territory I'll take three.
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Seatbag: Two tire levers, tube, valve extender tool, patch kit, multitool, tire boot.
Jersey, right pocket: Cash in the zipper pocket, gels, powerbars.
Jersey, center pocket: Cell in a baggie, pump,
Jersey, left pocket: keys and wrappers from food consumed.
Two bottle cages in the normal locations.
Jersey, right pocket: Cash in the zipper pocket, gels, powerbars.
Jersey, center pocket: Cell in a baggie, pump,
Jersey, left pocket: keys and wrappers from food consumed.
Two bottle cages in the normal locations.
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Mini pump
CO2 inflator
2 CO2 cartridges
Multi-tool that uncludes a chain tool, tire levers, spoke wrenches, and much more
Spare tube
2+ Glueless patches
2 tire boots
2 gloves
Phone
Keys
Shock pump (if riding my mountain bike)
Bars, gels, water, energy drink, lights, and warmer layers as needed.
I also carry lunch if I'm riding to work.
CO2 inflator
2 CO2 cartridges
Multi-tool that uncludes a chain tool, tire levers, spoke wrenches, and much more
Spare tube
2+ Glueless patches
2 tire boots
2 gloves
Phone
Keys
Shock pump (if riding my mountain bike)
Bars, gels, water, energy drink, lights, and warmer layers as needed.
I also carry lunch if I'm riding to work.
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I think the lock thing can be put to good use. If i get stranded i can leave my bike locked down like fort knox and take a cab or ride and then zip back down my car to pick up my bike. Thats my theroy anyway. That and locking it up good if i go inside anywhere. Too many horror stories here about losing bikes (aka..i only ran in for 5 minutes...came back out and my locks where destroyed and my bike gone). I finally found a bike that fits well. It took a couple years to find what i wanted and i would go crazy if it was stolen.
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Wallet, Keys, Phone,
Saddle bag in jersey pocket 'cos it broke.
Saddle bag contains x1 tube, x1 Park Multi tool, x2 tyre levers, x1 co2 + inflater, Old I.D.
On bike:
NiteLight (you all call it a Magicshine)
Planet Bike superflash.
1 carbon cage
500ml biddon
All up about another 1.2kg of stuff.
Saddle bag in jersey pocket 'cos it broke.
Saddle bag contains x1 tube, x1 Park Multi tool, x2 tyre levers, x1 co2 + inflater, Old I.D.
On bike:
NiteLight (you all call it a Magicshine)
Planet Bike superflash.
1 carbon cage
500ml biddon
All up about another 1.2kg of stuff.
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I carry my Permanent Resident card. S.C Drivers License. Blue cross & blue Shield card.Debit Card.RoadId.If the ride is over 40K.
two bidons
two energy gels.
Tire Levers.
Spare Tube.
A Tire Lever.
CO2 and inflator.
two bidons
two energy gels.
Tire Levers.
Spare Tube.
A Tire Lever.
CO2 and inflator.
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Most of you seem to carry a heck of a lot of unnecessary crap. Many more than I carry in my car even. I carry what I either use or I am likely to use. Stopped carrying a mini tool about a year ago as I've needed one 0 times in the last 10 years!!
Carrying now:
-2 water bottles in their cages
-L jersey pocket: One used pre-glue tubular, 2 plastic tire levers, one mini pump all neatly compacted inside of a sunglass bag.
-Middle jersey pocket: iPhone, $10, and hand written ID/Info card in case someone that finds me is too stupid to find or read/use the 2 different RoadID I wear all inside a small ziplock bag!!
-R jersey pocket: nothing or 1-2 Bonkbreaker bars or any food. Car keys only if I drive to ride location, which is hardly ever. House key I hide somewhere by front door so I don't have to carry it. Haven't used gels in years. Too much real state for what they provide!
Carrying now:
-2 water bottles in their cages
-L jersey pocket: One used pre-glue tubular, 2 plastic tire levers, one mini pump all neatly compacted inside of a sunglass bag.
-Middle jersey pocket: iPhone, $10, and hand written ID/Info card in case someone that finds me is too stupid to find or read/use the 2 different RoadID I wear all inside a small ziplock bag!!
-R jersey pocket: nothing or 1-2 Bonkbreaker bars or any food. Car keys only if I drive to ride location, which is hardly ever. House key I hide somewhere by front door so I don't have to carry it. Haven't used gels in years. Too much real state for what they provide!
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Most of you seem to carry a heck of a lot of unnecessary crap. Many more than I carry in my car even. I carry what I either use or I am likely to use. Stopped carrying a mini tool about a year ago as I've needed one 0 times in the last 10 years!!
Carrying now:
-2 water bottles in their cages
-L jersey pocket: One used pre-glue tubular, 2 plastic tire levers, one mini pump all neatly compacted inside of a sunglass bag.
-Middle jersey pocket: iPhone, $10, and hand written ID/Info card in case someone that finds me is too stupid to find or read/use the 2 different RoadID I wear all inside a small ziplock bag!!
-R jersey pocket: nothing or 1-2 Bonkbreaker bars or any food. Car keys only if I drive to ride location, which is hardly ever. House key I hide somewhere by front door so I don't have to carry it. Haven't used gels in years. Too much real state for what they provide!
Carrying now:
-2 water bottles in their cages
-L jersey pocket: One used pre-glue tubular, 2 plastic tire levers, one mini pump all neatly compacted inside of a sunglass bag.
-Middle jersey pocket: iPhone, $10, and hand written ID/Info card in case someone that finds me is too stupid to find or read/use the 2 different RoadID I wear all inside a small ziplock bag!!
-R jersey pocket: nothing or 1-2 Bonkbreaker bars or any food. Car keys only if I drive to ride location, which is hardly ever. House key I hide somewhere by front door so I don't have to carry it. Haven't used gels in years. Too much real state for what they provide!

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things i carry:
-one rotary phone
-26x1 3/8s tire (just in case)
-pocket dishing tool
-pocket truing stand
- extra chain
-chain breaker
- 2 towels: one large and one small
-roll of tissue
-small box of snacks
-1 camelbak (inside backpack)
-9 patch kits
-1 spare tube
-2 spare tubes
-magnesium tire levers
-spyglass
-kaleidoscope
-3 tabs LSD
-jump rope
-and a pump/first aid kit
-one rotary phone
-26x1 3/8s tire (just in case)
-pocket dishing tool
-pocket truing stand
- extra chain
-chain breaker
- 2 towels: one large and one small
-roll of tissue
-small box of snacks
-1 camelbak (inside backpack)
-9 patch kits
-1 spare tube
-2 spare tubes
-magnesium tire levers
-spyglass
-kaleidoscope
-3 tabs LSD
-jump rope
-and a pump/first aid kit
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-2 tubes
-3 co2 cartidges +inflator
-1 boot and 1 grease monkey wipe
-1 pedros tire lever
-id+money
-water x1 or x2
-gu or similar product
-house or car key
-multi-tool
-phone
* tubes and snacks go into the jersey
*everything else fits in a small (45) saddle bag.
-3 co2 cartidges +inflator
-1 boot and 1 grease monkey wipe
-1 pedros tire lever
-id+money
-water x1 or x2
-gu or similar product
-house or car key
-multi-tool
-phone
* tubes and snacks go into the jersey
*everything else fits in a small (45) saddle bag.
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Tube,patches,mini pump,cell phone,keys,wallet.
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ow come you don't carry an abacus? You will regret not having one!!
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c'mon..seriously...a spare tube????
things i carry:
-one rotary phone
-26x1 3/8s tire (just in case)
-pocket dishing tool
-pocket truing stand
- extra chain
-chain breaker
- 2 towels: one large and one small
-roll of tissue
-small box of snacks
-1 camelbak (inside backpack)
-9 patch kits
-1 spare tube
-2 spare tubes
-magnesium tire levers
-spyglass
-kaleidoscope
-3 tabs LSD
-jump rope
-and a pump/first aid kit
-one rotary phone
-26x1 3/8s tire (just in case)
-pocket dishing tool
-pocket truing stand
- extra chain
-chain breaker
- 2 towels: one large and one small
-roll of tissue
-small box of snacks
-1 camelbak (inside backpack)
-9 patch kits
-1 spare tube
-2 spare tubes
-magnesium tire levers
-spyglass
-kaleidoscope
-3 tabs LSD
-jump rope
-and a pump/first aid kit
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Well, after a flat today, Im carrying a tube+lezyne pressure drive pump. Might carry a CO2 as well. Havent used the pump yet. So I dont know if I need to extra juice of the CO2 or not.
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On short rides (<30 miles) I carry:
- 2 tubes
- 2 CO2
- Inflator
- 3 tire levers
- 2 bottles w/ water
- ID
- $20 cash
- cell phone
- house keys
On longer rides (<100 miles):
- +1 bottle w/ electrolytes
- +1 tube
- +2 CO2
- some sort of solid food
I haven't been on rides longer than 100 miles, so I don't know what I'd carry.
- 2 tubes
- 2 CO2
- Inflator
- 3 tire levers
- 2 bottles w/ water
- ID
- $20 cash
- cell phone
- house keys
On longer rides (<100 miles):
- +1 bottle w/ electrolytes
- +1 tube
- +2 CO2
- some sort of solid food
I haven't been on rides longer than 100 miles, so I don't know what I'd carry.
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Kryptonite ULOCK
Cable Lock with Combination lock
Kryptonite Cable
Cable Lock with Combination lock
Kryptonite Cable
Pedal Wrench
Alien II Multi Tool
Alien II Multi Tool
Tactial flashlight head light
Planet Bike Power Beam headlight
Planet Bike Power Beam headlight
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I carry a spare frame, just in case. Maybe that's why cycling gives me a sore back. Never can be too careful, though.
My biggest worry is wrecking two frames on a ride.
My biggest worry is wrecking two frames on a ride.
