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mark1989 
| 04 Jan 13:50 |
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 Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 35 Bike: My Profile | I've got a Ortlieb Mud Racer Small Saddle Bag from wiggle for just over £20, trying to work out what to fill it with. guessing an innertube, small multitool, £10 incase I need a beer on route anytime and a cliff bar. Any other good ideas? Mark1989 |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Burton Latimer to Desborough Loop | |
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longbob
| 23 Jul 05:26 |
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Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | I have a rather small saddle bag but manage to squeeze in a spare tube, a set of patches, levers, co2 mini pump, multitool and the all important 10 / 20 quid note. food i stick in my jersey with my phone. i do actually need to get another for my mountain bike as all the bits in this one are for my road. its always a toss up between weight and size for me...on my road bike i like to carry as little as possible but if i wasnt overly as worried i would probably carry more (chain tool, an extra tube etc) |
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darking
| 23 Jul 08:25 |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | Allen Key set 10mm spanner Tyre Weld |
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Ride2win
| 23 Jul 08:58 |
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 Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 14 Bike: My Profile | hello all. am only new , but in my bag I have Glueless patch tyre levers multi tool co2 co2 pump head. bank card cell phone sometimes somthing to eat, a bar or gel. |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2010 Strood to Gravesend Loop | |
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Pesmo
| 23 Jul 18:24 |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 89 Bike: My Profile | For Me; Cycle Multitool Normal Multitool with pliers (includes knife blade and cable cutter) Small Screwdrivers x 2 (Multitool ones are often crap and awkward to use) Medium adjustable spanner Spare tube Compact conventional pump Chain link tool puncture kit Tyre Levers 6 inch section of old tyre so that I can pack it behind a torn sidewall should I hit a rock or similar. Bike lock, Money, Phone, Keys, Drink, Carbohydrate, waterproof & a 'Buff' Both of my bikes have this same kit in them as they are garaged in different places so it saves me moving it from bike to bike. |
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bloomp
| 26 Jul 09:03 |
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 Joined: 14 Apr 2010 Posts: 69 Bike: My Profile | After coming off recently and bending my wheel miles from home I recommend carrying a spoke key and learning how to use it - cracking piece of kit! |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2010 Middlesborough to Thorpe Thewles Circuit | |
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Aurum
| 02 Aug 08:29 |
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Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Just fitted a Topeak saddle bag this weekend. I have the usual spare tube, Levers, patch kit, multi-tool and box spanner....... but best of all, Peace of Mind. At least I now have a fighting chance of avoiding a long walk home. Regards Roger |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2010 Cheslyn Hay to Coven Circular | |
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baggiesat8
| 27 Oct 10:17 |
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 Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 9 Bike: My Profile | I have a Specialized bag on my road bike which contains two tubes, tyre levers, CO2 pump and two cylinders, just about have room for keys and phone. On my commuter I have a larger Topeak bag with two tubes, tyre levers, multitool. I don't have one on my MTB as I always have my Deuter backpack on with 2 litre hydration system and plenty of room for tubes and tools. |
| My Latest Route: Dec 2010 Bromyard to Hillhampton and Tenbury Wells Figure Eight | |
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brumbear
| 07 Nov 17:29 |
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Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Posts: 7 Bike: My Profile | .....Multi tool with tyre levers. Spare tube. Mini Blackburn pump. Mobile phone. |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2010 Bedford to Grafham Water Loop via Eaton Socon | |
| Dal69 | 17 Jan 17:00 |
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Joined: 29 Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Bike: | most definatley 2x tubes puncture kit small sockets hi vis jacket lenses for shades base layer top i agree £10 beer tokens levers v small screwdriver mobile |
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guitarpete247
| 14 Feb 14:44 |
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 Joined: 14 Feb 2011 Posts: 35 Bike: My Profile | Spare tube, tyre levers, multitool with chain tool, tyre levers, screwdriver. All in Pakit pouch I bought 15-20 years ago. In jersey pocket: phone, money, bank card. |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2011 Newton Burgoland Circular via Fenny Drayton and Bosworth | |
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ozzie51
| 13 Mar 18:16 |
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Joined: 24 Feb 2011 Posts: 39 Bike: My Profile | 2xspare tubes, Tyre levers, Glueless patches, Co2 with 3 cylinders. And in my shirt, Phone, money. But on reading some of you are prepared for some serious repaires, Anything more than a puncture I phone for a pickup. John |
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guitarpete247
| 08 Apr 09:26 |
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Joined: 14 Feb 2011 Posts: 35 Bike: My Profile | On road bike spare tube, glueless patches, multitool with chain tool, tyre levers + anything else I can squeeze in as not much room left. On MTB I have a lot more room so all the tools above, MTB tube, crank remover, spanner to fit, adjustable spanner. I always remove bag if I stop anywhere together with the pump and lights if fitted. |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2011 Newton Burgoland Circular via Fenny Drayton and Bosworth | |
| revkkah | 18 Apr 12:45 |
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 Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Posts: 3 Bike: | today i had a lavendar plant, terracotta planter (with base!), and a 10 litre bag of compost. bring it! |
| mummy no car | 20 Apr 16:09 |
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Joined: 20 Apr 2011 Posts: 3 Bike: | nappies, baby food, spare sets of clothes for small people, teething gel... |
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nphisher
| 03 May 06:34 |
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Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Posts: 1 Bike: My Profile | 1x spare tube Tyre Patches Multi tool with tyre levers £20 Beer token & Credit Card Plasters House or Car Key Food, iPhone & Waterproof shell jacket all go in my shirt. |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2011 Paddock Wood Circular via Coxheath and Goudhurst | |
| tazbikebiz | 08 May 15:53 |
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 Joined: 03 May 2011 Posts: 9 Bike: | 1 x Multitool 1 x Inner Tube 2 x Tyre Levers Puncture Patch set 3 x CO2 16g Cylinders 1 x Rain Jacket Plus in my rear pockets £10 note + 2 x £1 coins,Mobile phone,Couple of snack bars. |
| 24Spokes | 31 May 10:08 |
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 Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | > Tire irons > CO2 inflater > Two CO2 cartridges > Park Multitool > Key chain type multi-tool with pliers for pulling thorns/radial tire steel shards out of my 700/23 tire > Spare tube, sometimes two on a very long ride > Patch kit (really a bit useless as the glue has to cure for > 6hrs to truly bond) > Alcohol hand wipes; clean up hands after a flat repair; good for after a crash to clean up road rash > Money > ID card > Baggie for cell phone > Cell phone I carry all but the last three items in a Specialized seat bag. The last three items I carry in a "bento box". |
| 24Spokes | 08 Jun 17:05 |
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Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | When I made my earlier post, I forgot to add that I have my ID in three different places: 1. My name and ICE info is written on the black foam inside my helmet with a silver Sharpie. 2. A card is in my "bento box" with my ICE info. 3. Most important regarding ID is my ankle RoadID. This velcro strap holds a stainless plate that has basic info on the one side with instructions to call or go online with the ID number and PIN on the other side of the plate. The ID number and PIN give the Emergency Service personnel access to my account where I have up to the minute medical and emergency information. For example; I am going to be visiting England this summer and will be doing a lot of bike riding. I will go on line and enter my host's contact information on the website. If the need arises, the Emergency personnel will be able to contact somebody who cares!! Hope I don't need it!! ;-) This is a subscription service that costs $20 for the id tag and the first year's subscription and $10 for each subsequent year. Very inexpensive insurance in my mind. Here is the website for RoadID: http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx By the way, customer service is sudden and thorough. No affiliation other than a very satisfied customer. Ride Safe. Charlie |
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8pete
| 16 Jun 04:17 |
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Joined: 16 Jun 2011 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | at the moment just some jelly babies :) |
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fillbee
| 20 Jun 13:19 |
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 Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | Hi Mark I have a multi tool kit, puncture repair kit, spanners and allen keys in a frame bag really not a saddle bag lol |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2015 Hucknall Through The Lakes and Bulwell Forest | |
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woodowl
| 19 Nov 20:15 |
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Joined: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | Ive just bought a High Gear daysack (£10). Superb rucksack,got loads of pockets inside for everything you could ever need. Mine has. Lezyne multi tool. Dumbell spanner 2 spare tubes Puncture repair kit (self adeshive patches as well, im a big fan of em ) .Small pair of binoculars (i"m a twitcher and proud of it) In the winter i have a 1lt flask full of tea, cant beat a brew or soup while your out on a long ride. . |
| fatmac | 21 Jan 05:46 |
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Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | Don't use a saddle bag much these days. I use seat packs/wedges. Inside => tubes, levers, multitool, puncture kit, rag. Outside => mini pump. |
| nikko64 | 22 Jan 06:53 |
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Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Posts: 7 Bike: | spare tube allen keys (no nuts on the bike) latex gloves hand wipes puncture outfit cable ties iphone energy bars valve spanner head torch a few plasters loose change |
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keep_fit
| 22 Jan 12:40 |
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Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 25 Bike: My Profile | not got 1 as yet for the Apollo bike only weight i have is 25k not sure what to get for it as yet any ideas to be use for wild camping |
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spaceman
| 22 Jan 13:38 |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | I have added a small pack of wet wipes and even a couple of pair of disposable gloves, really help when you have to do a repair and everything is wet an oily. |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2012 Bedworth to Startford Via Fosse Way and Return Via Kenilworth | |
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Crazy tee
| 02 Jul 15:47 |
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Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | Tubes spanner Alan key puncher kit money |
| Space Man | 11 Aug 15:54 |
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Joined: 10 Aug 2012 Posts: 7 Bike: | I try to keep it as basic as possible for my daily commute: Pedros tyre levers. Self sealing patches (so don't need glue). Mini tool. Mini pump. Latex gloves(not good getting covered in oil on my way to work). |
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edwade4041
| 13 Sep 05:17 |
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Joined: 12 Sep 2013 Posts: 4 Bike: My Profile | I have always found it a good idea to carry my(ice) in case of Emergency details on a piece of laminated card in my bag. Have it in your Phone contacts as well, there are a couple of free Apps you can you that do not require you to input a Password to get access to it. |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2013 Launceston to Hallworthy Loop | |
| woodfrey | 17 Sep 07:50 |
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Joined: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 5 Bike: | Amongst the spare tube, puncture outfit and tools I always have a reasonably sized piece of rag or prefferably a piece of an old towel - ideal for messy hands or wiping seat/handlebars after it's been raining |
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BusterG
| 18 Sep 04:59 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Good thread. I am surprised by the amount of kit some peeps carry, must be very fit. Multi tool (with chain tool) 1 spare inner tube small puncture repair kit slimjim waterproof wallet levers phone New addition** re-usable zip ties** for reseating tricky puncture resistant tyres. Out: Snickers bars (maybe I am doing shorter routes these days but dont feel the need for energy hits any more) |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2013 Liss | |
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