How do you carry a pump and spare tube when riding?

SDK2007

I stopped carrying tubes and pumps over a year ago due to not getting any punctures. It's been over 2 years since I had one.

Get some big volume tyres

jmillen

Everything goes in a Camelbak. pump, spare tubes, tools, etc etc

The Cookie Monster

i shove a tube inside my seatpost (and cover the hole in a strip of sellotape) that way its out of the way but easy to hand when i need it.

pump is on water bottle cage bolts, and limiting its longevity by doing so is rubbish! my halfords 10pound one lasted about 5 years, and finally packed up on me in Namibia last year (after cycling there from Egpyt) when the sealing lever snapped. just take it apart and clean it every now and then!

JamesBrckmn

In my Karrimor re-fuel 8+2. That's 8 litres of storage, 2 litres of fluid. 8 litres doesn't sound much, but it's enough for mini pump, shock pump, spare tube, spare gloves, multi-tool, tyre levers, phone, keys, plasters, anti-septic wipes, toilet paper and my lunch and any snacks i have. It was £20 when i got it, but i think that was on special offer. there usually about £30

Surf-Matt

On the MTB - in a Camelback Mule

On the road bike - attached to the frame (Lezyne Road Drive) with repair kit in a saddle bag - you are not "allowed" to carry a backpack when road riding it seems!!

butcher of bakersfield

Currently carrying a pump in the side pocket of my combats. Spare tube in a saddle bag, but I hate the way it rattles about. Think I'll get a camelbak, but I hate backpacks when riding, especially in the summer when it's sweaty.

alexh1981

sheepsteeth wrote:

i use this:


from alpkit.com as it is big enough to put a jacket, tool kit, tubes food and water in (or fit bladder to) but not so big that everythng is flapping around. also it is 100% water proof, as in once closed properly it can go under water and best of all, was only 20 quid.

Just ordered one of these in blue after reading this- superb bargain i think! and arrived very quickly!

thanks

fletch8928

I went OTT and got a Camelbak Mayhem. Everything fits in that. Pump, tubes, jacket, tools, spare wheels, frame, forks.

Ok I lied about the last few items.

I dont notice its on my back and in the summer it may well be a bit sweaty on my sweaty back :!: .

Northwind

pHz wrote:

Win! I didn't like rucksacks because I was used to riding with rubbish ones, got one of these, now it goes with me basically every ride. Water, food, tools, jacket, and once it's on it's almost forgotten. More convenience, more weight off the bike. Don't think I'd go back to bottles etc.

blister pus

so what's it's name.

Northwind

That one's a Chaos. But tbh there's millions of good rucksacks out there now, it's probably not the best, I got it because it was cheap

13ADL1X

Why not wear the tubes like Jodie Marsh wears belts?

Dubzy

"Saddle bags look Gay". Darling, have you no sense of style.

Get a grip saddo!

Frostys

Camelback MULE...... bags of room (scuse the pun) get two tubes levers multi tool pump lights leatherman showerproof jacket 3 litres of drink and plenty room for trail snacks.

Catfish

Saddle bags are o.k untill they get coverd in crap and you can't undo the zip.

schmako

My camelbak has in it:: Mini pump, (usually) spare tube, alien tool and puncture repair kit. So i am sorted for most things, plus its all easily carried.