What to carry

ianeverton

Ok bike now nearly ready to get going on, what is a must in my saddle pack ?

I have tool set and tyre leavers, would you go new inner tube or puncture repair kit ????

Anything else ??

sheffsimon

Two spare tubes, levers, multitool, spare KMC chain link and some Park self-adhesive patches is what I keep in mine.

I bought the Park patches on a whim some time ago - used one at the weekend on one of the kids bikes and they are excellent! Took about a minute to get tyre off with wheel still in frame, pull the tube out, stick the patch on and put back in, refit tyre, blow it up and off he went.

They come in a little plastic case, take up little room and would get me home if I had more than two punctures.

Mobile and small wallet with cash, key and card in back pocket.

Bobbinogs

Here you go, we went through this recently...

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=

Rich Hcp

Tubes, repair kits are a pain and don't work long term, you'll have to replace the tube, so its best to do it just the once.

So carry two tubes, tools, phone and some cash

Mike67

Tube
Multitool (additional tools if I've working on the bike )
Tyre levers
Park patches (never let me down yet)
Chain powerlink
Mobile phone,
British Cycling membership card (good for ID and insurance details!!!)
Zip ties..a throw back to my MTB days where bits fell off more often

dazzawazza

I agree on the Park patches.

rolf_f

Rich Hcp wrote:

Tubes, repair kits are a pain and don't work long term, you'll have to replace the tube, so its best to do it just the once.

I think someone needs to teach you how to repair a tube properly! Still, I'd agree repairing roadside is best avoided but you can still end up with the punctures on one trip if you are unlucky so patches are a no brainer IMO.

The smallness of the glueless type patch can be a pain - never used them yet but I did buy a packet. Trouble is, I can't actually find them :oops: