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What do you carry with you?

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    #32
    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I went shopping for traditional patches recently and was told they were being phased out due to air pollution issues with the glue. Only self-adhesive patches to be had!
    That sounds like rubbish from someone who didn't have the traditional patches. Bike repair is far from the primary application of the stuff. Self-adhesive patches will not hold indefinitely under the high pressures you use with road bike tubes (they may with MTB/hybrid tubes, I don't know, have not used them there.)


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    #33
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,745 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I went shopping for traditional patches recently and was told they were being phased out due to air pollution issues with the glue. Only self-adhesive patches to be had!

    The only similar report I'd heard was this:
    http://www.copenhagenize.com/2010/05/puncture-repairs-banned-in-denmark.html
    Bike mechanics are now required to wear gloves and masks when repairing punctures using the vulcanized rubber glue for sticking patches on tubes. In addition, they're required to install a ventilation system in their bike shops.

    Apologies to blorg for linking to you-know-where.


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    #34
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,725 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    I've used the self adhesive patches on a MTB, and found them to be poor, similar to a slow puncture where tyre is flat again next morning or day after. No substitute for a proper patch. I carry them for emergencies, but would only use them if there was no alternative.


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    #35
    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,023 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    daymobrew wrote: »
    I put most of my stuff in a bum bag
    smacl wrote: »
    Have you considered the alternative

    Self respect?

    Seriously daymo, take a long hard look at yourself. Bum bag. Christ.


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    #36
    gmoorewest
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭gmoorewest


    I wear glasses and a couple of months ago I hearly dropped them when wiping rain off them, so since then have thrown two disposable contact in saddle bag to avoid a blurry ride home.


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    #37
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Anyone carry puncture repair in a can?

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Bicycle-Bike-Tyre-Repair-Puncture-Fix-Spray-Can-/200613848078?pt=UK_Spots_Leisure_Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item2eb584640e

    I have used it a couple of times and it has always worked well for me. Very easy to put a patch on the tube when you get home too as it doesn't leave a lot of residue.


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    #38
    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Roadbike - house key, money, phone, banana, fig rolls in pockets. On the bike, 1 or 2 water bottles, pump, bag containing tube, repair kit, multitool, tie wraps.

    Mountain Bike - camel back, CO2 pump and extra refills, leatherman, tie wraps, power link, small first aid kit


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    #39
    feck sake lads
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,889 ✭✭✭feck sake lads


    touring bike i carry 2 tubes
    1 spare tire (tyre)
    enough tools to fix almost anything on the bike.in one small tupperware box.;)
    camera
    food (snacks)
    sometimes flask coffee.
    rain gear.
    all this is carried in my carradice rack bag..

    on the road bikes i carry two tubes
    multi tool
    chainbraker
    tire leavers..
    there you go thats about it i think. better to be looking at it than looking for it ;)


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