riding essentials

wruds

what kit/spares do you carry when out riding?

tube
puncture kit
tools
etc.......

dont want to be left short, but also dont want to carry loads of stuff !!

bobtbuilder

Tyre levers
2 x inner tubes
Phone
Money
Multi-tool

All in my saddle pack.

Pump on the frame.

Brindy

abit ott

Bobbinogs

Yepp, similar to Bobtbuilder, but variation on the theme:

Tyre levers
1 x inner tube
Puncture patch kit
Phone
Money
Couple of allen keys
2 x CO2 bottles and 1 valve

All in my mini wedgie without making me wince

Not forgetting a couple of gel packs if I am going to be out for a couple of hours+

I guess a mini waterproof in a bag or an umbrella will come in handy when spring arrives...

willbevan

Well I do take more than most, but had my fair share of issues and thanks to the kit I've carried I've only had to get a lift twice in the last 8000+ miles. Once was after 4 punctures in as many miles, needless to say new tyres after that, the other was after a blow out that destroyed by tyre, so unless I was carrying a spare tyre i was a bit scuppered.

1 x Long valvue trye
1 x pump on the bike
3 x tyre levers
2 x CO2 cartridge
1 x CO2 valvue top to use with the catridges to pump up
1 x multi tool, ensuring it has an 8mm allen key and a chain tool (if you ever get a broken chain or have a chainset come off you will be greatful for these)
1 x quick link
1 x chainset bolt
1 x Park Tools Super patch kit (very small, size of a penny but twice the thickness)

The later three, are so small I carry them. Might sound excessive, but the above and stoped me from needing to get a lift home when Ihave had a broken chain, when I have had more than 1 puncutre in a 50 mile ride, when I had a crank armfall off (could argue that was poor maintence )

Flasheart

Ohh lets see
In saddle wedge:
Spare Tube
Parktools SA patches
Top Peak Min 18 (has chain tool on that as well as amything I need)
2 x Park Tools tyre levers
Dipsosable gloves x 2
Film canister with cable ties, spare bolts, sharp blade, spare link for chain (unsulation tape wrapped around cannister) mini compass (yep really)

On frame:
Mini-pump
2 x water bottles

Phone in jersey, along with inhaler, and gels

Kitchen sink attached to trailer at rear

Franco_OFFICIAL

MP3 Player
Comb & Hairgel
Espresso
Gazzetta Dello Sport
Bowl of Pasta

Support vehicle and a mechanic ees a Giovanni take a care of other thing and mechanicals......

rogerthecat

Franco_OFFICIAL wrote:

MP3 Player
Comb & Hairgel
Espresso
Gazzetta Dello Sport
Bowl of Pasta

Support vehicle and a mechanic ees a Giovanni take a care of other thing and mechanicals......

Beautiful !

What no mirror?

skyd0g

Franco_OFFICIAL wrote:

MP3 Player
Comb & Hairgel
Espresso
Gazzetta Dello Sport
Bowl of Pasta

Support vehicle and a mechanic ees a Giovanni take a care of other thing and mechanicals......

You forgot to add at least three pairs of sunglasses, just in case one pair becomes unfashionable while you're out on a long ride.

daveydave43

at the above posts

inner tube
3 tyre levers
CO2 combination pump
2 x canisters
multi tool

money, and cereal bars or kendal mint cake in the jersey pockets.

armwarmers sometimes

CiB

Cash
Phone
Keys in case no-one in when I get back
3 tyre levers
spare tube
small puncture outfit
In winter spare set of AAA batteries for the lights.

On the bike:
Small pump
Drinks bottle.

For longer rides, add:
one or two Nuun tabs
Food

ian_s

Flasheart wrote:

Ohh lets see
In saddle wedge:
Spare Tube
Parktools SA patches
Top Peak Min 18 (has chain tool on that as well as amything I need)
2 x Park Tools tyre levers
Dipsosable gloves x 2
Film canister with cable ties, spare bolts, sharp blade, spare link for chain (unsulation tape wrapped around cannister) mini compass (yep really)

On frame:
Mini-pump
2 x water bottles

Phone in jersey, along with inhaler, and gels

Kitchen sink attached to trailer at rear

do those SA patches work well? I just bought some as they are so small. Would be nice to know if they would do the job - even if just as a get-you-home fix.

Tom Butcher

phone, tube, pump, 2 levers - sometimes some small patches too but have never actually had to use them.

blorg

ian_s wrote:

do those SA patches work well? I just bought some as they are so small. Would be nice to know if they would do the job - even if just as a get-you-home fix.

They are a good thing to carry as they are an instant fix if you are out of tubes but they are not permanent, at least on high pressure road tyres. They do work as a get-you-home fix; I have got between 24 hours and a month out of them after patching. When replacing you can see the air pushing the patch up and it starting to come off, it is only a matter of time. They should really say this on the packaging/marketing. Great as a temporary fix but not permanent like a traditional patch.

Flasheart

Only had cause to use them once, but they got my mate home after he had multiple p****res <-(lets not chance fate) while we were out on a 40 miler a few months back.
I have to say I don't trust repaired tubes, well my repairs at least. I always like to go out with "new" tubes on the wheels and in the saddlebag.

blorg

Flasheart wrote:

I have to say I don't trust repaired tubes, well my repairs at least. I always like to go out with "new" tubes on the wheels and in the saddlebag.

Traditional patches fix a tube literally as good as new. If anything the patched area is stronger. However it takes a while to do right which you may not be keen on at the side of the road in inclement weather. I carry tubes (and CO2) mainly for the speed but also sometimes you can get unpatchable damage (some cuts near the valve for example.)

Steve_b77

In my seat pack:
- 1 Tube
- Topeak multi-tool pack with tyre levers
- Some spare allen bolts & cable ties
- Some money
- House Keys
- CO2 thingy

In my Jersey/jacket/gillet pocket
- Lowepro neoprene pouch with phone & some more money

Frame
- 2 Bottle Cages
- Must get a pump

Monty Dog

Topeak Hummer - has chain breaker and tyre levers too
Spare chainlink
Spare tube
Self-adhesive patches
A section of old tyre to act as a boot in event of a tyre split
Frame-fit pump on the bike


Phone, gels, money and everything else in the jersey pockets - regardless of whether I'm riding 50k or 300k, it rarely changes

Most importantly, regular maintenance is critical - the chances of needing to replace a cable, lost screw etc are minimised. I typically only carry one bottle too - having extra powder and stopping for water is probably quicker than carrying an extra kilo.

Synapse2010

Tyre levers x2
multi tool
spare inner tube
puncture kit
mini pump
phone
money

Franco_OFFICIAL

rogerthecat wrote:

What no mirror?

On er team car there ees a mirror on side with team stylist Ambrogio for giving compliments.

hopper1

In Mini Wedge:
1 x Park Tools Super patch kit.
2 x Tyre levers.
Multi Tool.
2 x Spare inner tube
Mini Pump. (Frame mounted).
Money.
Quick Link.
2 x Bottles.
On me:
Gels, Energy bars, depending on ride length.
Waterproof jacket.
Phone.

Bhima

So nobody considers a "bike" as a road essential then?

Franco_OFFICIAL wrote:

MP3 Player
Comb & Hairgel
Espresso
Gazzetta Dello Sport
Bowl of Pasta

+1, although the pasta is reserved for rollers only, until I can get a support vehicle sorted out. New Scientist or Tape Op are my reading material of choice at cafe stops.

Anyway, in all seriousness, electrical tape has saved me in sooooo many situations. Just the other day I used a couple of layers of it to bung up a hole in my tyre and stop the tube from bulging out.

red dragon

In addition to the common sense items that have been mentioned I also carry a laminated card with next of kin details on it (also useful if you have a medical condition and might not be able to have certain drugs etc) , Sadly you never know when it might be needed.