Where do you put your keys??

saprkzz

Yes it sounds like a topic for the Beginners section, but I am not a beginner and need to know what others do.

I ride with mininal equipment,

1st pocket on jersey
2 x Tubes
2 x tyre levers
Mini Pump

2nd Pocket
Phone (with money in wiggle case)
Keys

3rd Pocket
Food

Now, i lost my pump from the pocket a couple of weeks ago, didnt realize until i got home. So have bought another that clamps to the bottle cage, so for training bike this is ok, but hate putting my phone and keys in the middle pocket as i am worried they will drop out.

I started using a zipped pouch, but this is uncomfortable and looks like I have a tumor sticking out from my ass!

So what do all you Lycra clad people do with them? Loose? or am I not thinking properly?

cheers

ShutUpLegs

What do you need keys for?

cougie

Where is your Allen key / multitool thing ?
I have a lezyne toolbag and I put those things and cash and keys in them together.
No chance of anything falling out then. I'd not put my phone and keys in the same pocket - scratching or breaking ?

BigLights

I put it in one of those little bags that goes on the frame. This one, in fact, but the rain cover version:

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/topeak-trib ... duct/19216

garethp73

I got an extra door key cut, so only take that out. I'll keep it in a zipped pouch, loose in a zipped pocket, or in the saddle bag, depending on which bike/jersey.
Saves carrying about a bunch of keys when I'll only need one.

saprkzz

ShutUpLegs wrote:

What do you need keys for?

how you got to 3022 posts i will never know! :roll: :roll:

upperoilcan

Everything i take with me goes in my jersey pockets...

The very sight of a saddle bag makes me want to kill.

Strith

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

markos1963

You're asking on an open forum where I keep my keys?!

paulus69

There seems to be a very odd attitude to saddle bags, I use one as it fits all the essentials I carry on the bike. I could carry it in jersey pockets, but I am sure I would forget something.

danlikesbikes

Pocket 1 - food, spare electrolyte tablets if out on a long ride
Pocket 2 - Co2 inflator with 2 spare Co2 cartridges, puncture repair kit, spare tube, tyre levers all in a (small) Rapha essentials case
Pocket 3 - Mobile phone, cash, keys in another (small) Rapha essentials case

On my winter bike I also have a mini pump that is attached to the bottle rack.

h34e0f

Middle pocket - Tools (2x C02, puncture kit, tyre levers and multitool)
Left Pocket - Phone, Keys, Bars
Right Pocket - Waterproof.

All held in foodbags with elastic bands.

Definitely no need for 2 tubes. I only carry one on longer rides - ParkTool self adhesive patch kit does the job.

rubertoe

Strith wrote:

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

This ^^^^

Get one of these

saprkzz

markos1963 wrote:

You're asking on an open forum where I keep my keys?!

I am not talking about asking if people hide them under the doormat

I not keen on a saddle bag, and i do long rides and will drink two water bottles in 2-3 hours
Maybe will just have to ensure jerseys i buy have a zip up pocket. I just thought there maybe something I am not seeing in the shops.

saprkzz

h34e0f wrote:

Middle pocket - Tools (2x C02, puncture kit, tyre levers and multitool)
Left Pocket - Phone, Keys, Bars
Right Pocket - Waterproof.

All held in foodbags with elastic bands.

Definitely no need for 2 tubes. I only carry one on longer rides - ParkTool self adhesive patch kit does the job.

I used to only carry one tube, but after striking a pothole and blowing both tyres 10 miles from home, i now carry two .. they are the ultra light conti ones, so they dont take up too much room

TakeTurns

Strith wrote:

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

Really? Sounds like you don't ride far enough

h34e0f

TakeTurns wrote:

Strith wrote:

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

Really? Sounds like you don't ride far enough

You can manage on one bottle for most rides, just fill up at a pub every 2 hours!

g00se

A tenner, bank card and the door key goes in an co-op sandwich bag. Weight weenie

cornerblock

saprkzz wrote:

ShutUpLegs wrote:

What do you need keys for?

how you got to 3022 posts i will never know! :roll: :roll:

To be fair he does have 'nurses' that do the locking up for him.

Froomes Edgar

I put my keys into locks that need unlocking (or occasionally into cars that need starting)

Hope this helps

TakeTurns

h34e0f wrote:

TakeTurns wrote:

Strith wrote:

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

Really? Sounds like you don't ride far enough

You can manage on one bottle for most rides, just fill up at a pub every 2 hours!

Fair point. Although I'd rather not walk into a pub with lycra and cleats resembling the sound of a ladies heels. Then seeing all those disappointed, pervacious heads looking over.

saprkzz

Froomes Edgar wrote:

I put my keys into locks that need unlocking (or occasionally into cars that need starting)

Hope this helps

That does help yes, what a superb idea, no need to carry them, just leave them in the lock for your return..

you.. sir... are top nugget! 8)

lotus49

I don't take them with me. I just knock on the door when I get home and my wife lets me in.

Strith

TakeTurns wrote:

h34e0f wrote:

TakeTurns wrote:

Strith wrote:

My tubes, tools, keys etc, all go in my second water bottle. I only use one for water.

Really? Sounds like you don't ride far enough

You can manage on one bottle for most rides, just fill up at a pub every 2 hours!

Fair point. Although I'd rather not walk into a pub with lycra and cleats resembling the sound of a ladies heels. Then seeing all those disappointed, pervacious heads looking over.

Pretty much as h34e0f says, if you ride aound SE england you're never far from a pub, or worst case a garage.

If I'm somehwere very hot or I know I'll be away from civilisation I'll carry more water.

rolf_f

saprkzz wrote:

ShutUpLegs wrote:

What do you need keys for?

how you got to 3022 posts i will never know! :roll: :roll:

To be fair, not all his posts are that demented.

Either in a zipped pocket or a tool bottle. I only tend to need two bottles once the air temp gets to about 20 degrees. After that point, if I haven't got a zipped pocket I might use the saddle bag but I tend to get paranoid about that (it being a Fizik clip on and maybe clip off.....) so I may just stuff it as deeply as possible into the pocket that I'm not likely to need to take anything out of.

One of these - handy top stage for money and keys with tools, tubes underneath.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/bottles-cages-bottles-elite-byasi-storage-bottle/elitbott542000000000

alihisgreat

Here's my jersey for a 50-60mile ride -> phone goes in ziplock bag with monies and card.

I have a continental 'tube-bag' which I use for an extra tube on longer rides.

slowsider

lotus49 wrote:

I don't take them with me. I just knock on the door when I get home and my wife lets me in.

I knock on your door when you go out and she lets me in too. :twisted:

Mikey23

Two tubes, mini tools, levers and patch in saddle bag

Phone, pump, money and door key in back pockets. One bottle on the frame

markos1963

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

Here's my jersey for a 50-60mile ride -> phone goes in ziplock bag with monies and card.

I have a continental 'tube-bag' which I use for an extra tube on longer rides.

I bet that Boost bar is in a great state on a hot day!

wheezee

Pocket-size bananas! I never think that far ahead. The big ones can end up looking over your shoulder.

alihisgreat

wheezee wrote:

Pocket-size bananas! I never think that far ahead. The big ones can end up looking over your shoulder.

haha the next batch are HUGE.. need to think of another banana carrying solution

markos1963 wrote:

I bet that Boost bar is in a great state on a hot day!

hmm that's funny.. I remember it being 6 degrees on Saturday