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What goes in your saddlebag?

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    #32
    chakattack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭chakattack


    What's the story with racing and saddlebags?

    I see some have them, some don't.

    Are people leaving them behind to save weight or going for euro cool and keeping tube/lever/pump and keys in their pocket?


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    #33
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    chakattack wrote: »
    What's the story with racing and saddlebags?

    I see some have them, some don't.

    Are people leaving them behind to save weight or going for euro cool and keeping tube/lever/pump and keys in their pocket?

    Personal preference.


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    #34
    kennyb3
    Registered Users Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭kennyb3


    racing = no saddle bag, nothing in pockets bar gels

    training = saddle bag with all the usual stuff mentioned above plus this


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    #35
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    chakattack wrote: »
    What's the story with racing and saddlebags?

    I see some have them, some don't.

    Are people leaving them behind to save weight or going for euro cool and keeping tube/lever/pump and keys in their pocket?
    I would have thought that if you get a mechanical during a race you may as well just call for the broomwagon, so no point in a saddlebag?


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    #36
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    2 tubes
    2 multitools
    3 levers
    puncture repair kit
    keys (if I have them with me)


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    #37
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    Tube
    Tyre Levers
    Puncture repair kit
    Multitool (leatherman)
    Small Spanners
    Treats....i like treats - lots of them if poss


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    #38
    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »
    Tell us more! :D

    Fourth paragraph.

    Or this.

    Sometimes I also put my phone in the saddlebag.


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    #39
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,981 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I don't have a saddle bag yet but have a backpack and a Madison Hi-Vis jacket:

    Backpack:
    Rain gear
    Spare AAA batteries
    Multitool
    Tyre levers
    Allen Key
    Spare change
    Air pollution mask
    Puncture repair kit
    Wallet

    Jacket:
    Mobile phone
    Apartment keys
    Remote control for gates


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    #40
    crashoveroid
    Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭crashoveroid


    chakattack wrote: »
    What's the story with racing and saddlebags?

    I see some have them, some don't.

    Are people leaving them behind to save weight or going for euro cool and keeping tube/lever/pump and keys in their pocket?

    I race Tubs so no need for saddle bag or anything there should be service in race any way well most races.


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    #41
    jdt101
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭jdt101


    boost creep wrote: »
    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.

    I would advise you to get a saddle bag.

    If you crash and land awkwardly, all of these can do serious damage to you back/spine.


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    #42
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    jdt101 wrote: »
    I would advise you to get a saddle bag.

    If you crash and land awkwardly, all of these can do serious damage to you back/spine.

    Even the 5 euro and the bananas?


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    #43
    neris
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    Raam wrote: »
    Even the 5 euro and the bananas?

    dont forget the cable ties.


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    #44
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    2 x tubes
    levers
    chain breaker
    power link
    multi tool
    section of inner tube in case of blow out

    Pump/phone/keys and food in pockets.


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    #45
    murph226
    Registered Users Posts: 1,385 ✭✭✭murph226


    when I started commuting I had 2 spare tubes and 3 tyre levers, mini pump is on bottlecage.

    Got my first puncture on monday, don't know how I avoided them so long, keeping the pressures up good and high helps I guess!

    Anyway after fitting my first tube, I only used one lever, so I'm thinking just carry one from now on.
    Although I'm changing tyres from 25's to 23's shortly and they might be harder to get on, so I may bring 2?

    I'm also now paranoid about punctures so thinking about carrying 3 spare tubes!

    Mini pump (Blackburn Airstik 2) just about done the job, so thinking about getting a co2 pump aswell, which will also reside in the saddlebag.

    Are multitools really needed, what do people use them for?


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    #46
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Does anyone ever cycle without a spare tube? What a fúcking rush!


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    #47
    CramCycle
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    Raam wrote: »
    Does anyone ever cycle without a spare tube? What a fúcking rush!

    I did yesterday, after cycling 5 days on my new tyres and about 300+ km, the tyre became unseated and pinched the tube, didn't burst though. Let it down a bit and tried to re seat it and get the tube in properly. Then I got annoyed and tried forcing it. Quickly realised why you should always have a tube :(

    Big thanks to the guys in the Cycle Inn in Tallaght. They were closed but they let me in and said they'd change it as it would be quicker (dunno about that :D) all sorted and back on the road 3 minutes later all for 8 euro.


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    #48
    Cookie_Monster
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    Raam wrote: »
    Does anyone ever cycle without a spare tube? What a fúcking rush!

    I have been up to now, but bought some spares yesterday


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    #49
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    rp wrote: »
    1. First aid kit
    Woo! Somebody else who carries a first aid kit. Used mine once too...
    boost creep wrote: »
    i carry everything in my pockets...
    3. 5 small cable ties.
    What are the cable ties for?
    el tonto wrote: »
    I've yet to hear of anyone being speared by their house keys.
    I had my new Boards jersey pocket speared by my keys in a crash last summer. That's probably worse...
    el tonto wrote: »
    Only time I need one is when I'm carrying a spare tub.
    What's the story with spare tubs? Is it a matter of sitting by the roadside waiting for glue to dry or will it hold on well enough to limp home?


    My bag contains:
    • Tube
    • CO2 (x2)
    • Patches and glue
    • Speed lever
    • Multitool
    • First aid kit
    • Gilet


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    #50
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,614 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    What are the cable ties for?

    Cable ties are renowned the world over for fixing 99.9% of all mechanical and other problems while on a bike (temporarily). They can hold together BBs, hold on Mudguards, lights, i've even seen frames being held together by them.


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    #51
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Cable ties are renowned the world over for fixing 99.9% of all mechanical and other problems while on a bike (temporarily). They can hold together BBs, hold on Mudguards, lights, i've even seen frames being held together by them.
    Theoretically you could even fix a puncture with cable ties. One each side of the hole, zipped up nice and tight, inflate to a moderate pressure...roll home.


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    #52
    Hail 2 Da Thief
    Registered Users Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Thief


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Cable ties are renowned the world over for fixing 99.9% of all mechanical and other problems while on a bike
    seamus wrote: »
    Theoretically you could even fix a puncture with cable ties.

    You guys have as many tricks as MacGyver :pac:


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    #53
    manwithaplan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Cable ties are renowned the world over for fixing 99.9% of all mechanical and other problems

    They have been known to sort out a few 'other problems' when used alongside:

    Insulating tape
    Refuse sack
    Hammer
    Change of clothes


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    #54
    rp
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    manwithaplan wrote: »
    Cad é sin?
    threalamh bonn briste?


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    #55
    rp
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    LCRC_BAX wrote: »
    Do you tow a small trailer?
    Yes. Well, not too small a one, it'll take two kids, or three crates of beer.


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    #56
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,614 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    rp wrote: »
    Yes. Well, not too small a one, it'll take two kids, or three crates of beer.

    Where did you get the trailer? Is it good quality, tempted to make one for my old beater bike


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    #57
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Raam wrote: »
    Does anyone ever cycle without a spare tube? What a fúcking rush!
    Hell yes.

    I carry a puncture repair kit


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    #58
    manwithaplan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    rp wrote: »
    threalamh bonn briste?


    Thanks - I've never heard a puncture repair kit called a Flickset before.

    Míle buíochais - tuigim anois. Níor chuala mé an tearma ariamh.


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    #59
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,614 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Cád é an scéal le do gaeilge?

    Tá bron orm mar ní raibh mé abaltá ag scriobh nó caint as gaeilge ceart aná maith.


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    #60
    manwithaplan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    Tá cruth laidir ar do chuid gaeilge, a Chram. Seans go raibh sí fágtha sa bhothán le fada an lá. Beagán degreaser agus braon ola agus bheadh sí reidh don bhóthar. Coinnigh ort.

    The Irish just stemmed from my saying 'cad é sin' to rp's mention of a 'flickset'. rp, fair play to him, told me it was a "trealamh bonn briste" - lietrally a "broken tyre kit" but a damn good effort and I knew exactly what he meant (I would have struggled to put Irish on it - focal.ie gives "fearas deisithe poill" but I would say a native speaker would look at you sideways if you said that to him). I just thanked him and said I hadn't heard the term "flickset" before.

    I suspect I'm breaking the euro rules in some way.


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    #61
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,614 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Tuigím alán focal ach ní raibh me abaltá ag caint ceart go leor. Fánann mo ceann cúpla noimead nuair a chuala me Gaeilge agus tá mé ag iarraidh le daoine a labhairt.

    Go raibh maith agat le mo teanga bhaile i mo cluas aris tar cupla bhliain

    (and I mean language before anyone gets smart)


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