Thin tubes and Sticky Pods

navrig2

I bought the large version of this:

http://sticky-pod.com/

It works well and, should in theory, give me the option of riding without a saddle bag. However I prefer to carry two spare tubes but I can't get two of my usual tubes into the pod as shown on their website. I can get one in with space to spare but that is a much thinner tube than the rest of my tubes. I have no idea where I got the thin one from - we tend to lend each other tubes when we get punctures. Often you don't get your original.

Any suggestions for thinner tubes?

I'd like to see Stick Pod close that large pod with the amount of gear it is shown holding. I doubt it will close and it if did I strongly suspect there would be a cracked mobile screen fairly soon.

socrates

I can manage 2 tubes and a set of levers along with bank card bot have to admit it is a bit of a squeeze

sungod

the ones in the picture look pretty thin, maybe conti supersonics

Anonymous

Can't you just put it in your jersey pocket?

ai_1

Navrig2 wrote:

I bought the large version of this:

http://sticky-pod.com/

It works well and, should in theory, give me the option of riding without a saddle bag. However I prefer to carry two spare tubes but I can't get two of my usual tubes into the pod as shown on their website. I can get one in with space to spare but that is a much thinner tube than the rest of my tubes. I have no idea where I got the thin one from - we tend to lend each other tubes when we get punctures. Often you don't get your original.

Any suggestions for thinner tubes?

I'd like to see Stick Pod close that large pod with the amount of gear it is shown holding. I doubt it will close and it if did I strongly suspect there would be a cracked mobile screen fairly soon.

Continental and Michelin both do lightweight tubes which are a thinner butyl rubber than usual and they pack up much smaller. Haven't tried them myself. The Continental Supersonic is 50g and the Michelin Ultralight is about 70g. I presume their bulk is about proportional to their weight. (I think most normal butyl tubes are 100g+)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-sup ... nner-tube/

Bear in mind these will be more fragile to fit than normal tubes and may or may not be more vulnerable to blow-outs. They should reduce rolling resistance a little.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/e ... -prod20485

ai_1

sjmclean wrote:

Can't you just put it in your jersey pocket?

That should be the very last resort in my view.
Much better to just go back to a saddle bag.

JackPozzi

I carry 2 michelin latex tubes with 60mm stems in mine along with 2 co2 cartridges and chuck, a multitool, tyre levers and some cash.

When open I have the tubes on the right hand side, with one in the bottom elasticated section at the other free above that. Cash in top left pocket, tools in bottom left and gas cartridges free wherever they'll tuck in. Is a bit of a squeeze but closes comfortably without stressing the zip.

ayjaycee

Personally, I'd go for a small(ish) saddle bag (ie. Topeak). A far better option than having hard stuff jammed into your spine or vital organs in event of an off.

ai_1

ayjaycee wrote:

Personally, I'd go for a small(ish) saddle bag (ie. Topeak). A far better option than having hard stuff jammed into your spine or vital organs in event of an off.

+1

buckmulligan

As others have suggested, butyl tubes can vary significantly in size and weight. A standard Continental Race 28 or similar tube will be ~100g, but as has already been mentioned, there are much lighter (and thus presumably smaller) alternatives, the Continental Supersonic and Specialized tubes to name a couple, which are made of thinner and more supple rubber.

It's probably not much help now, but if you're in the market for a decent, very compact saddle bag, I'd recommend the Lezyne Road Caddy. I've got one and can just about fit a standard butyl tube, CO2 cartridge, CO2 adapter, tyre levers, multi tool, quick link and tyre boot in there. That would easily fit in a jersey pocket too and if you're looking to do so regularly you could chop the velcro strap off (as this is a little bulky) and it would make for a very sleek little pouch. Great little product IMO.

Anonymous

The small one looks huge!
Why would you want all that in your jersey pocket when you can get most off it in a small saddle bag?
Even if you are putting it in your jersey, why put it all in one big bulky bag first, and all in one pocket?

I tend to put the stuff I hope not to use (Co2/tool/tube/I.D./chain link/cash) in a tiny saddle bag, and the stuff I will/will possibly use (food/phone/packable/2nd tube) in my jersey.

bikes`n`guns

Jeez,, how much stuff do you need ?

I get everything into jersey pockets. No saddlebag. I can appreciate something like that to keep it all neat mind,, but a small one would take all I want, everything else goes in a pocket

ai_1

Bikes`n`guns wrote:

Jeez,, how much stuff do you need ?

I get everything into jersey pockets. No saddlebag. I can appreciate something like that to keep it all neat mind,, but a small one would take all I want, everything else goes in a pocket

Let's not have that discussion yet again!

navrig2

I possibly have the world's best selection of saddle bags, the sticky pod is just my latest whim for making the bike look better (when leaning against the wall, not when I am on it) and conforming to the "rules".

No doubt I will move onto something else in due course but meantime I want/need to pack it properly!!

sigorman85

I've got the same problem but have managed to cram it all in with it bursting at the seems will provide a pic in a mo