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Road bike saddle bag contents

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  • 10-09-2014 10:53pm
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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭


    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.


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    slap/dash
    Registered Users Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    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.


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


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    Wishbone Ash
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    Rules 29 and 30! :cool:

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


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    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    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.


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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


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


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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭jamesd


    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?


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,960 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    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.


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    Garzard
    Registered Users Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭Garzard


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


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    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    jamesd wrote: »
    No tubes?

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


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    Darkglasses
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    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.


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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭jamesd


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


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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭jamesd


    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?


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    mamax
    Registered Users Posts: 879 ✭✭✭mamax


    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


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,960 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    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!)


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    Darkglasses
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    jamesd wrote: »
    What saddle bag are you using?

    Topeak Aero Wedge (Large)


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,960 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    mamax wrote: »
    ...Valve adaptor so I can pop into a garage and pump up to 110 ish..
    :confused: Most filling station compressors only go up to 60psi.


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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭jamesd


    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.


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    slap/dash
    Registered Users Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


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


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    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    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.


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    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,723 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    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.


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    mickydcork
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    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?


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    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    A little tip - store cable ties inside handlebars particularly if they are long and awkward.

    Nice one, thanks.


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    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,594 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    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


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    RonanCFD
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭RonanCFD


    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!


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    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    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...


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    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    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.


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    smacl
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    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.


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    Fian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,188 ✭✭✭Fian


    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?????:confused:

    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.


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    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭Invincible


    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?


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    RonanCFD
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭RonanCFD


    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.


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