What Equipment/Spares @ A Minimum

Vandiesel
Vandiesel Posts: 506
edited March 2013 in Road general
Hello all,
I'm picking my bike up on Saturday and cant wait to get out there and clock the miles 8) But, being a newb to two wheels I'm asking your advice and knowledge about what I should be thinking about carrying with me at a minimum? I plan on getting a small carry bag from my LBS tomorrow along with a puncture kit and a multi tool.. But what else do you carry just in case?
Cheers
Giant TCR Composite 3

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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Hope you enjoy the ride, the weekend might just be decent riding weather!

    I carry pump, spare tube, tyre levers, some tissues, money, card, phone, keys and depending on length of ride food e.g. banana and flapjacks and maybe one gel.
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  • nawty
    nawty Posts: 225
    Most people would carry a spare inner tube as repairing a puncture on the side of the road isn't fun and not always possible, you'll also need a pump to inflate it (as a friend of mine forgot this weekend!). Carry the repair kit too, just in case.

    I also carry a mobile phone and some cash, just in case I pass a nice looking pub and some food if the ride is going to be more than a few hours:)
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  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Thanks gents
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  • I take 2 tubes, levers, multi tool with chain splitter and quick link in my saddle bag + pump attached to the bike

    I take my phone, money, ID, keys and food in my pockets.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Enough to repair 2 punctures. Or one tubular.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you want to keep the need for tools and spares to a minimum, then invest in regular maintenance. As a bare minimum I'd suggest: spare tube, sticky patches, tyre levers, pump, mini-tool and spare chainlink - apart from the pump, keep everything in a seatpack or pouch in your jersey pocket.
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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    oh and at this time of year a rainproof cape/gilet that can fold into a pocket.

    Dont bother with a bag, get a saddle bag and keep the rest on you.
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
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