Road bike saddle bag contents

jamesd · 10-09-2014 10:53pm #1

What do you bring in yours?
Everyone seems to say I bring too much in mine.

I always have in it
2 tubes
3 tyre levers
Pair of latex gloves with 20€ in them and a small rag
TopPeak multi tool kit - http://www.topeak.com/products/Survival-Gear-Box
1 plaster and 1 nurofen tablet

Top peak pump attached to bike.

slap/dash · 10-09-2014 10:59pm

Usually much less unless it's a 150k plus day.
Typical contents:
1 tube
Topeak multi
1 lever (pedros- unbreakable)
1 small strip of rubber ( I've used it with some energy gel as glue before in a pinch)
I also have a mini pump on the frame.

Mint Sauce · 10-09-2014 11:00pm

Mini Tool kit, couple spare tubes, CO2 canisters, and latax gloves.

Wishbone Ash · 10-09-2014 11:03pm

Rules 29 and 30! :cool:

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

BenEadir · 10-09-2014 11:05pm

jamesd wrote: »

What do you bring in yours?
Everyone seems to say I bring too much in mine.

I always have in it
2 tubes
3 tyre levers
Pair of latex gloves and a small rag
TopPeak multi tool kit - http://www.topeak.com/products/Survival-Gear-Box
1 plaster and 1 nurofen tablet

Top peak pump attached to bike.

I don't bring a neurofen (but will add it in, good idea) and my multitool is a simple fold out set of Allen keys with flat and Phillips screwdrivers but I also pack €10 and a few cable ties of different lengths and strengths.

Mycroft H · 10-09-2014 11:05pm

A bit of cash.
Dairy Milk.
Multi tool.
Tyre levers + patches.
AAA batteries

jamesd · 10-09-2014 11:10pm

BenThere wrote: »

I don't bring a neurofen (but will add it in, good idea) and my multitool is a simple fold out set of Allen keys with flat and Phillips screwdrivers but I also pack €10 and a few cable ties of different lengths and strengths.

No tubes?

Wishbone Ash · 10-09-2014 11:10pm

BenThere wrote: »

.... and a few cable ties of different lengths and strengths.

A little tip - store cable ties inside handlebars particularly if they are long and awkward.

Garzard · 10-09-2014 11:13pm

Typically:

Cash
Topeak tool kit + tyre levers
Pair of Latex gloves
Basic repair kit
Bike lights
Small bar / jelly bag or two.

BenEadir · 10-09-2014 11:13pm

jamesd wrote: »

No tubes?

Sorry, I meant to say I bring basically the same kit with those exceptions.

Darkglasses · 10-09-2014 11:16pm

2 tyre levers
2 tubes
1 pair latex gloves
multi-tool
patch kit
co2 inflator
2 co2 canisters

Mini-pump, money, food, phone in jersey pockets. I realize this is complete overkill, I can fix about 30 punctures.

jamesd · 10-09-2014 11:22pm

So i am not really bringing too much then going by the above the others are bringing too little

jamesd · 10-09-2014 11:32pm

Darkglasses wrote: »

2 tyre levers
2 tubes
1 pair latex gloves
multi-tool
patch kit
co2 inflator
2 co2 canisters

Mini-pump, money, food, phone in jersey pockets. I realize this is complete overkill, I can fix about 30 punctures.

What saddle bag are you using?

mamax · 10-09-2014 11:32pm

Money
2 tubes
tire levers
Multi tool
Valve adaptor so I can pop into a garage and pump up to 110 ish

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/stans-no-tubes-presta-schrader-valve-adapter-2014/rp-prod38828

Pump, phone and food in jersey pockets

Wishbone Ash · 10-09-2014 11:37pm

jamesd wrote: »

So i am not really bringing too much then ....

No mention of chain tool and quick links? I also bring a small piece of wire clothes hanger angled at each end for manipulating a chain if it comes off and for holding both sides of a chain together to install a quick link.

(Some lads here even bring spare spokes!)

Darkglasses · 10-09-2014 11:38pm

jamesd wrote: »

What saddle bag are you using?

Topeak Aero Wedge (Large)

Wishbone Ash · 10-09-2014 11:40pm

mamax wrote: »

...Valve adaptor so I can pop into a garage and pump up to 110 ish..

Most filling station compressors only go up to 60psi.

jamesd · 10-09-2014 11:42pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

No mention of chain tool and quick links? I also bring a small piece of wire clothes hanger angled at each end for manipulating a chain if it comes off and for holding both sides of a chain together to install a quick link.

(Some lads here even bring spare spokes!)

Have a chain tool but no links but the kit has room for spare links so need to order them now.

slap/dash · 11-09-2014 12:25am

Lotsa scouts here I guess. Adventure, risk, suffering...musta read too much Nietzsche as a nipper

The tax man · 11-09-2014 12:26am

1 tube
3 Tyre levers
Multi tool(with chain breaker)
Quick link
Park tool easy patches
Piece of old tube for a tyre patch.

If I'm on a 200 and not using my seat post bag I'll just stick another tube in my jersey pocket.

smacl · 11-09-2014 8:36am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

No mention of chain tool and quick links? I also bring a small piece of wire clothes hanger angled at each end for manipulating a chain if it comes off and for holding both sides of a chain together to install a quick link.

(Some lads here even bring spare spokes!)

Guilty as charged. Spare spokes, seat bolt, cable ties, quick links, and a couple of other probably never to be used bits and bobs wrapped in a bit of old inner tube and stored in the seat post. Choice of saddle bags, based on how long and remote the run is. For an all day effort, along with the usual stuff, the bigger bag contains wet gear, spare specs, lights, spare batteries, energy bars, tyre boot, cassette tool + mini wrench, and an anti-histamine.

mickydcork · 11-09-2014 8:42am

Two tubes
Two tyre levers
Topeak multi-tool (with chain breaker)
PowerLink chain connectors
Latex gloves
Mini pump on the frame

Must stick some emergency money in there.

Any other suggestions?

BenEadir · 11-09-2014 8:51am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

A little tip - store cable ties inside handlebars particularly if they are long and awkward.

Nice one, thanks.

Beasty · 11-09-2014 9:12am

jamesd wrote: »

Everyone seems to say I bring too much in mine.

Can't be too much if it all fits in ....

I have:
1 x tube (plus another in a back pocket)
2 x levers
1 x mini pump (yes it fits in)
1 x CO2 canister
multi tool
set of house keys
money clip and phone tend to go in zipped back pocket but can go in the saddle bag if required

RonanCFD · 11-09-2014 9:26am

Beasty wrote: »

1 x mini pump (yes it fits in)

Me too (a Lezyne Pressure Drive) , plus:
2 tubes
Multitool with chain breaker
slime patches
2 levers
PowerLink chain connector
Latex gloves
Piece of a Capri Sun sachet to use as a tyre boot
Emergency cash
Inhaler
Big plaster & antiseptic wipe

in a Topeak Aero Wedge Medium.

Must admit I cringe a bit at how it looks on the bike, but the thought of being stuck 60km from home is worse!

cdaly_ · 11-09-2014 9:33am

Does nobody else carry a first-aid kit?

Never thought of a seat bolt and the Capri Sun sounds worthwhile. I have considered carrying a spare derailleur hanger...

Ole Rodrigo · 11-09-2014 9:37am

1 tube
2 Levers
1 CO2 Canister
Latex Gloves
Housekeys
1 spare power source.
1 Jimi wallet

Rather than a saddle bag I've been using a soft tool case, like the Rapha essentials, and popping it in the jersey pocket.

smacl · 11-09-2014 9:37am

cdaly_ wrote: »

Does nobody else carry a first-aid kit?

Never thought of a seat bolt and the Capri Sun sounds worthwhile. I have considered carrying a spare derailleur hanger...

Met a bloke pushing a bike down the military road last summer, saddle in hand. Stuck a seat bolt in with my collection of bits afterwards, doubtless guaranteeing that it will be something other than a broken seat bolt that scuppers me when the time comes.

Fian · 11-09-2014 9:39am

mini pump,
2 * tubes,
tyre levers,
multi tool (which i should really take out tbh)
Housekey,
Paracetemol,
Sudafed.

Though the paracetemol and sudafed may be beyond their use by date at this time, still I may be glad of them some day. surprised others don't have some drugs inteh saddlebag - isn't that part fo teh sacred tradition of the sport?????

I don't keep cash in the saddlebag, but I always bring some with me zipped in my jersey, or if i am commuting i have some in work anyway.

Invincible · 11-09-2014 9:57am

RonanCFD wrote: »

Me too (a Lezyne Pressure Drive) , plus:
2 tubes
Multitool with chain breaker
slime patches
2 levers
PowerLink chain connector
Latex gloves
Piece of a Capri Sun sachet to use as a tyre boot
Emergency cash
Inhaler
Big plaster & antiseptic wipe

in a Topeak Aero Wedge Medium.

Must admit I cringe a bit at how it looks on the bike, but the thought of being stuck 60km from home is worse!

Can you elaborate on the Capri sun sachet please?

RonanCFD · 11-09-2014 10:09am

Invincible wrote: »

Can you elaborate on the Capri sun sachet please?

Well, I've never had to use it so it might be useless

- but I read about it on bikeradar I think. The sachets are made of super-tough foil, but its so thin that it uses up virtually no space in the bag.

Invincible · 11-09-2014 10:25am

RonanCFD wrote: »

Well, I've never had to use it so it might be useless - but I read about it on bikeradar I think. The sachets are made of super-tough foil, but its so thin that it uses up virtually no space in the bag.

How would you make use of it?

aFlabbyPanda · 11-09-2014 10:39am

I recently switched to using one of those fake bottles (BBB Tools & Tubes) in the bottle cage. The fecking CX tubes are massive and struggled to get in the bag.

1 multi tool
2 tubes
1 multis panner
2 tyre levers
1 mini pump on frame

keys, money & phone go in the saddle bag.

Wishbone Ash · 11-09-2014 10:59am

smacl wrote: »

Guilty as charged. Spare spokes, seat bolt, cable ties, quick links, and a couple of other probably never to be used bits and bobs wrapped in a bit of old inner tube and stored in the seat post. Choice of saddle bags, based on how long and remote the run is. For an all day effort, along with the usual stuff, the bigger bag contains wet gear, spare specs, lights, spare batteries, energy bars, tyre boot, cassette tool + mini wrench, and an anti-histamine.

I have to ask - why would you need a cassette tool on a ride? Please don't tell me you also bring different cassette ratios and change them mid ride! :eek:

smacl wrote: »

Met a bloke pushing a bike down the military road last summer, saddle in hand....

Could he not have just sat on the saddle anyway albeit much lower than it should be? Beats walking especially if he was on a descent.

RonanCFD · 11-09-2014 11:11am

Invincible wrote: »

How would you make use of it?

Just put it between tube & tyre if you split the tyre - stops the tube from bulging out of the split when you pump it back up

smacl · 11-09-2014 12:09pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I have to ask - why would you need a cassette tool on a ride? Please don't tell me you also bring different cassette ratios and change them mid ride! :eek:

Replacing a drive side spoke involves removing the cassette.

Could he not have just sat on the saddle anyway albeit much lower than it should be? Beats walking especially if he was on a descent.

The broken bolt was the one attaching the saddle to the seat post, not the one tightening the seat post in position. Don't think I'd fancy a descent on a saddle that wasn't attached to the seat post, though I'd probably attempt some jiggery pokery with cable ties in an emergency.

(Note: the gear I carry on a long trip or multi-day trip is quite possibly more a reflection on my paranoia that anything else. Haven't needed any of it as yet, though have helped someone with a roadside chain repair)

triggermortis · 11-09-2014 12:24pm

I've managed to 'patch' a ripped tyre with an old crisp packet I found on the floor after a blow-out. It held ok for the 10K or so home. Now I carry a tyre patch, 2 tubes, CO2 pump and 2 spares, 2 tyre levers, multi-tool (with chain tool) , latex gloves and a quick link.

G1032 · 11-09-2014 12:29pm

I don't have a saddle bag but in my jersey pockets go:

2 tubes
3 tyre levers
1 multitool
1 phone
1 pump
Electrolyte tablets (depending on length of journey)
Keys
Money
Couple of gels (depending on length of journey)

RV · 11-09-2014 12:37pm

A condom (latex gloves can be uncomfortable in certain positions). More, for a long ride.
And a bit of Sudocream.

11-09-2014 12:50pm

RV wrote: »

A condom (latex gloves can be uncomfortable in certain positions). More, for a long ride.
And a bit of Sudocream.

Please explain

slap/dash · 11-09-2014 1:21pm

I'm suprised no one yet has mentioned economy size jar of chamois creme yet

Wishbone Ash · 11-09-2014 4:48pm

smacl wrote: »

Replacing a drive side spoke involves removing the cassette....

Ah, I hadn't thought of that. Showing my ignorance now!

RV · 11-09-2014 4:52pm

slap/dash wrote: »

I'm suprised no one yet has mentioned economy size jar of chamois creme yet

Sudocream would cover it?

Brian? · 11-09-2014 5:11pm

Pretty much what most people have said. However I feel it's important to have 2 tubes on me, one in the saddle bag and one in the pocket. They take up so little space it seems foolish not to.

I'm on tubulars at the moment though, a lend, I feel oddly naked just carrying CO2 and latest sealant.

Juan More Time · 11-09-2014 5:22pm

1. Two tubes.
2.Park CT folding chain tool.
3. 9, 10, and 11 speed chain pins..just in case one of my companions forgot to bring theirs.
4. Various allen keys.
5. Patch kit.
6. Tyre booting material, just in case I split a tyre. (tooth paste tube cut into strips)
7. Spare seat clamp..could save you a very long walk.
8. Tyre levers.
9. CO2 inflator
10. mini pump
11. Money
12. Mobile phone

Boscoirl · 11-09-2014 5:50pm

1 Tube, 2 levers and a repair kit, that's all that will fit in the bag with a mini pump on the frame, I feel under prepared after reading this thread

Hauki · 11-09-2014 5:58pm

Here is the stuff pictured:

i.imgur.com/kvW2xv4.jpg

1x Topeak Wedge Aero Mini
1x spare tube
1x tyre lever
1x Topeak Hexus multitool
1x patch kit
1x set of chain pins
1x 50€ note rolled into small waterproof plastic tube

Optional:
1x CO2 canister and head (usually I carry a minipump)

dragratchet · 11-09-2014 6:15pm

im a minimal man.

no saddle bag, spare tube in jersey, 2 if its a 200k'er, tyre levers & mini pump.

(phone number of parents/girlfriend in case any of aforementioned disasters befall me)

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