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What goes in your saddlebag?

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  • 01-03-2011 11:24pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭


    Next on my list of needed items is a saddlebag and its general items...

    So what goes in yours?

    List to date:
    Spare tube
    Puncture repair kit
    Allan keys
    Chain "opener" device - dunno what you actually call it, for joining/seperating links
    Couple of emergency euro
    those plastic things for getting tyres on/off


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  • Registered Users Posts: 542 ✭✭✭5T3PH3N


    1;Chain "opener" device - dunno what you actually call it, for joining/seperating links
    Couple of emergency euro
    2;those plastic things for getting tyres on/off

    No.1 is Chain Breaker and no.2 are called tyre levers.
    Have you got a pump or Co2 capsules to pump those tubes up?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭happytramp


    Not really a saddle bag, more a re-conditioned pencil case with straps stitched on.

    1. Multi-tool
    2. Tube
    3. Pump
    4. Repair patches & Glue
    5. Tyre levers
    6. Phone
    7. Money
    8. Condoms


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    5T3PH3N wrote: »
    No.1 is Chain Breaker and no.2 are called tyre levers.
    Have you got a pump or Co2 capsules to pump those tubes up?
    Pump clips on nicely to water bottle holder :)
    And phone goes in jersey pocket
    happytramp wrote: »
    8. Condoms
    Is there some cycling related use for them or do wimmins in lycra just press all the right buttons for you :p


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    Multitool

    leeloo_multipass.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭xz


    happytramp wrote: »
    8. Condoms

    you have to have at least a 12 pack, you use them on your fingers and thumbs whilst using the chaintool, helps keep your fingers nice and clean :D;)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Nothing.


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭LCRC_BAX


    EPO & Blood transfusion kit :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Thief


    Raam wrote: »
    Nothing.

    Saddlebags fail the 'Euro' test?


  • Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭bbolger


    Next on my list of needed items is a saddlebag and its general items...

    So what goes in yours?

    List to date:
    Spare tube
    Puncture repair kit
    Allan keys
    Chain "opener" device - dunno what you actually call it, for joining/seperating links
    Couple of emergency euro
    those plastic things for getting tyres on/off

    2 spare tubes
    multi tool
    chain tool
    extra chain links
    tyre levers
    tiny cloth
    mini pump
    money
    card
    phone (when it rains)

    Quite a bit, but it just about fits into this Specialized dirt bag


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Only time I need one is when I'm carrying a spare tub.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭chakattack


    bbolger wrote: »
    phone (when it rains)

    You serious? Get a rain jacket and cultivate a pair :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    No bag but jersey pockets contain:

    Banana
    Three fig rolls
    Tyre levers
    Multitool
    2 Spare Tubes
    Mobile phone
    House keys
    Emergency money

    Mini pump is clipped to my bottle cage - I'll get me coat.


  • Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭amjon.


    No bag but jersey pockets contain:


    Tyre levers
    Mobile phone
    House keys

    You should get a saddle bag. If you fall on your back you could quite easily stab yourself with the tyers lever or keys. Your mobile could also be ruined. Could save yourself alot of discomfort and money for all of 10 euro.


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    I've yet to hear of anyone being speared by their house keys.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    amjon. wrote: »
    Could save yourself alot of discomfort and money for all of 10 euro.

    There is no price on dignity.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    House keys under the flower pot so. Domestique can carry the tyre levers.


  • Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭boost creep


    Raam wrote: »
    There is no price on dignity.

    i carry everything in my pockets...
    1. 2 spare tubes.
    2. small piece of an old tyre just in case i get a blow out.
    3. 5 small cable ties.
    4. power link for the chain.
    5. pump.
    6. tyre levers.
    7. allen keys.
    8. 5 euro.
    9. food, gels, banana etc...
    10. sometimes i bring a leatherman multitool.


  • Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭bbolger


    chakattack wrote: »
    You serious? Get a rain jacket and cultivate a pair :)

    I put the phone in the bag when it rains, as it's waterproof! :)

    Definitely not a fair weather cyclist...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,297 ✭✭✭✭Jawgap


    No saddle bag.

    Jacket pockets have 2 tubes, multi-tool, pump, levers, wallet and phone. House key goes in wallet.

    For longer rides I have a 'bonk' bag to go on the top tube in which I keep a spot of afternoon tea (energy bars and wine gums) - and a 'hip flask' for a few gels get added the pockets.


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭crashoveroid


    I use one of these very simple.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭iregk


    I use a very small saddle bag. Currently it contains 2 tubes, €10 and a front door key. Don't be lugging the extra weight of additional keys/key rings around.

    My pockets? food, phone and speed lever.


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭rp


    1. 2 x Spare tubes
    2. 1 x Spare tyre (a folder, duh!)
    3. Pump
    4. Alien
    5. Chain tool
    6. Flickset
    7. Spare chain links (1/3" and 10sp)
    8. Overshoes
    9. First aid kit
    10. 15mm box spanner


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭LCRC_BAX


    rp wrote: »
    1. 2 x Spare tubes
    2. 1 x Spare tyre (a folder, duh!)
    3. Pump
    4. Alien
    5. Chain tool
    6. Flickset
    7. Spare chain links (1/3" and 10sp)
    8. Overshoes
    9. First aid kit
    10. 15mm box spanner

    Do you tow a small trailer?


  • Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Kav0777


    rp wrote: »
    1. 2 x Spare tubes
    2. 1 x Spare tyre (a folder, duh!)
    3. Pump
    4. Alien
    5. Chain tool
    6. Flickset
    7. Spare chain links (1/3" and 10sp)
    8. Overshoes
    9. First aid kit
    10. 15mm box spanner

    You carry an alien in your saddle bag????


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭iregk


    rp wrote: »
    1. 1 x Spare tyre (a folder, duh!)

    Man your a softie. I'm oldskool. I carry the spare tyre around my torso...


  • Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    I've only got a small saddlebag.

    2 spare tubes
    Speedlever
    Multitool
    Minipump
    Chainbreaker

    I can never figure out how people manage to stuff so much stuff into their jersey pockets. Plus I'm paranoid that it'll all fall out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Thief


    I've a mini bag which I can just about squeeze a spare tube, multitool, tyre levers & strip of tyre into. Anything else goes in my jersey pocket.
    seamus wrote: »
    I can never figure out how people manage to stuff so much stuff into their jersey pockets.

    And how annoyingly uncomfortable it must be.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    rp wrote: »
    Flickset

    Cad é sin?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    Tube
    Multitool
    tyre levers
    front door key
    €20
    And a couple of Nurofen* during the W200



    *Not to be confused with Viagra if you fly Aer Lingus.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Thief


    unionman wrote: »
    And a couple of Nurofen* during the W200


    *Not to be confused with Viagra if you fly Aer Lingus.

    Tell us more! :D


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