Tell me what is under your saddle.....
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dolcezza72
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I have had a few flats this week... I am realizing all the things I am forgetting in my saddle bag when I am stranded on the road. What are things that are a must in your bag that you just don't think of??
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I keep it pretty simple. I don't bother patching tubes. I just carry one extra tube, tire levers, two CO2 cartridges and a valve stem adapter for the CO2 cartridges. I carry an all purpose tool that has two ends with one small flathead screw driver head, one phillips head and four allen wrenches and two box wrenches that fit most the nuts, screws and bolts on the bike that you would want to adjust while on the road. No pliers or patch kits or multi-tools. They are extra weight and if I need something that serious I'm going to call a friend for a ride and take the bike to the shop.0
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tube, 2 cartridges, dollar bill for blowouts, levers, head for cartridges, one emergency snack (trade it out every so often), patch kit I have never used.
on longer rides I try to take a husband and a pump. (they don't fit in saddlebag tho)0 -
Tubes...CO2...tire lever...presta adapter...4/5/6mm allen key.0
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tube, 2 cartridges, dollar bill for blowouts, levers, head for cartridges, one emergency snack (trade it out every so often), patch kit I have never used.
on longer rides I try to take a husband and a pump. (they don't fit in saddlebag tho)
Haha !!! I just said that the other day.... Whenever I get a flat it makes me want to 1.get married. Or 2, quit.0 -
tube, patch kit, tire levers, CO2 (how many depends on the ride and the time of year), multitool, $5 bill, laminated card with emergency contact and health/allergy info (think cheap road ID).0
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Carrying extra tube isn't gonna do me any good. :noway: (So not mechanically inclined). So I have it in the garage.:huh:
But I do carry stash o' cash for #1 Arby's or Subway, #2 busfare if flat.
2 ID & a debit card.
1 prot bar & 1 candybar cuz 1 is better than the other depending on what ride is like...then there's times that both is what I need.
iPod nano.
ON the bike, eventho ya didn't ask
cell
garmin watch
double daylight-flashers
double tail-light flashers
(eta: hubby can't keep up w/me but he's good at fetching me when I needs it
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tube, patch kit, tire levers, CO2 (how many depends on the ride and the time of year), multitool, $5 bill, laminated card with emergency contact and health/allergy info (think cheap road ID).
just ordered a bracelet from RoadID.com :bigsmile:0 -
I ride with a backpack / hydration pack
tube
pump
multi tool (with levers)
toilet paper
sunscreen
chap stick
sun glasses case w/ alternate lenses
tampons
ID & a credit card0 -
Carrying extra tube isn't gonna do me any good. :noway: (So not mechanically inclined). So I have it in the garage.:huh:
Take a tire changing class! Or make your husband show you.0 -
Under saddle:
Spare tube.
Nylon tyre levers
Puncture repair patches - glue on type (last two punctures I've fixed without even taking the wheel out)
Multi tool.
Combined mini pump and CO2 inflator.
Latex disposable gloves (so you don't get filthy hands fixing flats)
On me will be mobile phone, credit card, £20 note.
Food/drink/sunscreen depending on distance planned.0 -
Tube
Levers
CO2
Lip Balm
Car Keys if necessary
2 Allen wrenches
On me is phone and Road ID
ETA: What I carry depends on which bike I'm riding, weather, distance, etc. I try to be as minimal as possible in the summer. Backpacks suck.0 -
I use a camelback becasue most of my rides are long! I also ride solo alot in very rough terrain.
In my bag:
multitool
patchkit and boot
2 tire levers
CO2 and adaptor
handpump
chainbreaker
chainlink
2 tubes
cell phone for music
car keys
honey stinger gummies or GU
lighweight jacket
On me:
headphones
road ID bracelet
glasses
gloves
helmet
chapstick
On my bike:
Garmin
water bottle cage
water bottle with perpetuem0 -
What is under my saddle is a tail light.
What I carry for emergencies are: Spare tube and a small patch kit (size of a quarter, to patch a tire sidewall if necessary to get me home) Tool kit, tire levers, mini chain tool, spoke wrench, spare change, small tube of sunscreen rated at 100,2 AAA batteries, 3 bandanas, Hand pump. A $25 solar powered battery backup for my cell phone(and necessary cable). I carry this all in a Jandd trunk bag on my rear rack.
If I am going somewhere that I know I will be parking the bike, I take a cable lock as well. If its just a ride I leave it at home.0 -
A Topeak Saddle bag
containing:
1 x Schwalbe Ultremo ZX (folding) Tyre (just in case)
2 x Conti tubes
1 x Topeak multi-tool (inc Tyre Levers)
1 x Puncture repair outfit
2 x packs of self-adhesive patches - never used 'em/tried 'em...
1 x CO2 dispenser
3 x 16g CO2 canisters0 -
Rule #29 violator here...
Within the "European Posterior Man-Satchel" is
a combi-pump (traditional pump and co2 inflator combined) with a length of gaffa-tape wrapped around it.
2x16g cartridges
2xSpare tubes (with valve extender pre-fitted)
1xPark Emergency Tyre Boot,
1xSpoke Key,
1xCrank Bros Multitool (a small one, can't remember the model off hand but it's the smallest that has a chain-tool on it),
2xKNC "missing link" chain joiners and 3-4 links of spare chain (the bit that gets snipped off when I fit a new chain),
1xpack of puncture patches (the skabs/park tools/lezyne glueless ones) in case of more than 2 knackered tyres
2xHiFive Zero Tablets (in the "alka seltzer" type individual packages)
1xEmergency waterproof wallet with £50 and some loose change in there (and a credit card on longer runs)
3xZip ties
(in summer, there'll be an emergency blinky headlight as well, in winter it'll be on the bars as a matter of course)
On the loop at the back of the bag, is a Smart rearlight (the 1/2watt "migraine inducer")
all this fits (with room for a spare energy bar or two) into a Topeak medium bag - a bit like this one - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-medium-saddle-bag/ the QR buckles are handy because I can swap it between bikes in 30 seconds if needed.
My excuse is I need to be self sufficient. There's nobody at home to call for help, or a lift back to base, and I'm often 40 miles away from home, out in the sticks. So I need to fix the bike and limp home, or be prepared for a VERY expensive taxi journey.
Of course, the main thing that I have with me, without which all the above is a waste of time, is the ability to use all the kit and fix things on the roadside.0 -
Tube
Patch kit
tire levers
2 Co2 cartridges with tool. (does shrader and presta without adapter)
multi tool
chain breaker
credit card
ID
bandaids (nurse for 15 yrs- habit)
and I actually have an extra pair of socks in there right now. It's packed TIGHT att the moment0 -
I mostly ride along, and don't really have anyone to come rescue me, so I ride with more than the average person probably does. I have a Topeak RX Trunk Bag (with fold down panniers) on a frame behind my seat and wear a Camelbak. I also wear a RoadID on my ankle.
In the Trunk bag I have:
extra tissues
cell phone
tubes (2)
CO2 cartridges (3) with adapter
tire pump
small chamois
sunscreen
bug spray
bandaids/Neosporin
tire levers (3)
multi-tool
rain covers for trunk bag (trash bags, haha) and bungi cord (to secure trash bag)
cable lock
blistex
extra food (depends on length of ride)
rain cover for helmet
wallet/money
extra charger for cell phone (if a long ride)
Camelbak:
rain jacket
eye drops (I wear contacts)
tampons
flushable wipes (keeps shorts cleaner)
food (depending on length of ride)
I think I'm forgetting something, but that's pretty much all of it.
~Chelle0 -
Multi-tool
5mm hex key
proprietary key wrench for my locking skewers
patch kit
tire levers
$1 in quarters
Usually though I have some sort of bag with me that holds various items that I think I may need..but always cell phone and ID. I'm lucky enough to have an extraction crew for 99% of my rides so if things go well and truly south on me they're just a phone call away. I only end up having to call when I've exhausted all of the tools at my disposal (or am suffering from a mild concussion).0 -
Tube, multi-tool, plastic levers, Air, $20 in case I need cash. Interesting story.... blew out a spoke (Mavic blade) while 15 miles from home and I just happened to forget my phone on the ride. Had to limp back, 5-7 mph. Not fun.0
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You guys are fabulous!! This is so valuable for me!!! Thank you!!!♡♡♡♡♡0
