Where do you put your keys??

Crispyapp

saprkzz wrote:

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

Why not just carry a spare and some instant patches? Job done.

Personally hate carrying anything other than a phone and bar in my pockets. Hate the feeling of being weighted down by crap in pockets. I use a small fizik saddle bag that clips under the seat. In there are essentials only. If its anything major its a call home or a taxi....

nolight

Rolf F wrote:

nolight wrote:

Batteries for lights just in case.

Why not put the batteries in the lights then?

Spare batteries.

nolight

saprkzz wrote:

And also regards to allen key bolts, none on the bike should come loose on a ride, especially bottle cage and saddle, just check them once a month if your paranoid. I dont think i have even checked mine on my winter bike in 2 years :roll: :roll:

My bottle cage screws had came lose before and it gave click click sound when cycling. So I am bringing along allen keys now.

FlacVest

In my zipped jersey pocket, next to my phone, CC, and ID.

Before it went into an iPhone armband, with my phone, CC, and ID. That was when I was ignorant, and rode without a jersey though

chrisw12

Use the timetrialists solution, use a piece of long ribbon around your neck.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Lanyard-S ... pd_cp_kh_3

I call it the timetrialist solution because I didn't carry anything on short tts so always had this problem. Always put the key under the wheel until someone showed me this simple solution.

migrantwing

paulus69 wrote:

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.

'cause it's not 'cool'...apparently.

migrantwing

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

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

Is there any chance you could take a few pics of your bike with the saddle bag on? I need a new saddlebag and was thinking this one. Just want to see how it sits under the saddle. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

ElliottDavo

Saddle bag, but I'm not a lycra warrior

saprkzz

after all the replies, I have still not made up my mind, I reckon i will just wear and buy jersey's with the zip pocket on the back.

Lucky that the new club i have joined have a zip on their jersys, so will just have to only go out in that.

The saddle bag looks cool though, will have a look how it looks on the saddle.

MichaelW

Navrig wrote:

Nothing solid and bulky goes in my jersey pockets. Nor does anything sharp.
It is all too easy to stab yourself with a key or damage a kidney if you land on your pockest stuffed with gear.

You really should listen to this advice; he isn't joking. Your saddlebag vanity will turn a few scratches and bruises into spinal injury.

smoggysteve

I bought a small cheap phone for around €20 purely for cycling and my house key goes around my neck.

A KIRK

As I'm not really bothered about fashion or how I look I just have a saddle bag, as long as it does the job I don't care.

However I am new to this road riding and have cut down on what I carry compared to being out on the hardtail with a camel pack, then again I do still wear my baggy MTV shorts while out on the road, somewhat do I know.

paulmon

MichaelW wrote:

Navrig wrote:

Nothing solid and bulky goes in my jersey pockets. Nor does anything sharp.
It is all too easy to stab yourself with a key or damage a kidney if you land on your pockest stuffed with gear.

You really should listen to this advice; he isn't joking. Your saddlebag vanity will turn a few scratches and bruises into spinal injury.

Best advice ever. All this crap about not wanting a saddle bag is elitist nonsense. I had an off last year and ended up flat on my back sliding down the road. Other than my pride and a grazed leg I was OK. My banana however had exploded all over my jersey pocket with the impact. If I was carrying a multitool :shock: in one of my pockets it could have been a whole lot worse.

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rolf_f

nolight wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

nolight wrote:

Batteries for lights just in case.

Why not put the batteries in the lights then?

Spare batteries.

Seriously? Whatever for? I know the nights are long but how long do you need? Better to keep the spare batteries in another light already mounted on the bike if you are that worried as something can always happen to a light; a spare set of batteries won't help if the lights come off the bike and broken.

alihisgreat

migrantwing wrote:

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

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

Is there any chance you could take a few pics of your bike with the saddle bag on? I need a new saddlebag and was thinking this one. Just want to see how it sits under the saddle. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

This is from a few weeks ago, the giant saddle is quite chunky and it looks less prominent with my new specialized romin.

saprkzz

That actually looks ok, its small and descrite.

turbo_hamster

FWIW, I use a saddlebag for training, but for time-trialling I dispense with saddlebag, pump and bottle. My car key gets tucked into my bra.

animal72

Don't quite understand the problem with a saddle bag, I use a fizik fcs jobbie... Small enough not to look too crap, and big enough for essentials.

slowsider

turbo hamster wrote:

FWIW, I use a saddlebag for training, but for time-trialling I dispense with saddlebag, pump and bottle. My car key gets tucked into my bra.

migrantwing wrote:

Is there any chance you could take a few pics of your bra with the key in? I need a new saddlebag and was thinking this might do the trick. Just want to see how it sits under the ... Your help would be greatly appreciated.

brettjmcc

I leave my keys in one of those garden storage things that has a combination padlock on it when the family are out.

I also use the lanyard method when I do TTs as skinsuits don't have pockets

alihisgreat

saprkzz wrote:

That actually looks ok, its small and descrite.

Probably looks a bit smaller in the flesh, and it looks like you're making an effort to be minimalist, but practical at the same time.

AchillesLeftKnee

The key goes either in one of the ziplocks I stuff in jersey pockets, or in the backpack if I'm on the MTB for long enough to warrant taking that much stuff. Having said that, I'm tempted to try the lanyard round the neck on the road. Never considered it before because having something tied round the neck off road would be a baaaaaaad idea!

nolight

Rolf F wrote:

nolight wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

nolight wrote:

Batteries for lights just in case.

Why not put the batteries in the lights then?

Spare batteries.

Seriously? Whatever for? I know the nights are long but how long do you need? Better to keep the spare batteries in another light already mounted on the bike if you are that worried as something can always happen to a light; a spare set of batteries won't help if the lights come off the bike and broken.

Yes I do sometimes have 2 lights together if I think 1 is going to run out of battery. Spare batteries are something I happen to keep in my small zipped bag. Doesn't take up much space and I am fit enough to carry a few grams around.

rolf_f

So two lights plus spare batteries? To be fair, I do carry two rears plus a spare set of batteries (and a spare light!) on my commute - but in that case I am using both lights on the back and I'm disorganised so there is always a chance that I'll end up at work with both rear lights near flat.

But on a leisure ride, I just take one or two lights depending on how likely I am to be out after dark - I know that on that basis, I have enough battery power to keep the bike lit up for 12 hours and I'll be dead before an unforseen 12 hours is up so there's no need for spare batteries.

nolight

Most of the time 1 front and 1 rear. But I have 2 blinking rear lights on the bike if 1 of them is getting dim due to battery getting weak. I am more worried about rear lights because I can't monitor the rear lights while riding.