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.

Tubes...CO2...tire lever...presta adapter...4/5/6mm allen key.

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).

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

~Chelle

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.

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.

You know, the local REI has a tire changing class...I *should* huh!! :glasses:

What is under my saddle....

Absolutely nothing.

... Not forgetting the Seat Post

What is under my saddle....

Absolutely nothing.

You keep the tire change stuff in the back pocket then?

Recently downsized from a camel-back for commuting to sticking a t-shirt in my Jersey pouch and keeping my tools under a saddle bag, I don't see how you could possibly do without these:

2 x spare tubes
adapter pump for co2 inflation
spare back light - Exposure Tracer - light and powerful
parktool allen key for those essential tightening moments
chain tool
tire levers - I just can't do it without em ... especially gator skins!

Luxury: 1xco2 inflation

Life stuff: Inhailers for Asthma

I use this...



Then put together and into a bottle cage.



It contains CO2 inflator, 2 extra cartridges, tube and tire levers. Never have needed a chain tool or allen wrenches. I look over the bike before and after a ride and so far that has worked (now crossing my fingers I have not jinxed myself). I'm on tubeless tires and so far only a couple of flats (running them for over two years now).

When I go long I just put that stuff in my jersey pocket. So far it works.

I've been seriously using a bottle. I don't want to put my ugly bag on my pretty new bike.

it depends what i'm doing! Normally for all rides up to about 400k where i've got to be completely self supported then it's big-*kitten* carradice nelson with tyre, 2 tubes, multitool, chain tool, levers, emergency link, tyre boot, pump, light lock, food, nuun, waterproof top, buff, any other spare clothes I might need..

if its an interval session or < 2 hour ride then it's just tubes, multitool & pump, with my phone & 20 pound note in my jersey pocket!

That post brings back memories, I've done a weeks hosteling from the contents of a carradice longflap - still have one in the loft somewhere, along with the matching front and back cotton duck panniers, in case I ever rebuild the Dawes Supergalaxy