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leekingston 
| 23 May 15:26 |
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 Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I don't like cycling with anything on me or to carry but sooner or later I will get a puncture and be in trouble. What do people use for storage, saddle bags? Back packs? Can anyone recommend something easy, very light and big enough for some tools, puncture repair kit etc. I don't really want to attach anything to my bike as it will increase weight and look bad. |
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Pesmo
| 24 May 04:04 |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 89 Bike: My Profile | A lot of folks in my area use the various camelbak type hydration back packs. they are lighter than you might think on your back even with a litre of fluid in them. Most models tend to have a varying degree of extra storage for tools and repair kit, folding tyre etc. They do tend to be mainly mtb riders though, as one rarely sees that sort of thing on a road bike. |
| Mitch23 | 28 May 17:25 |
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Joined: 28 May 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | Just a small bag fitting under the saddle contains puncture repair kit, spare tube, small tool set and chain oil. Credit card, mobile, some change and mobile sit in pouches on the back of my cycle jacket. Pump and water bottle in the usual place. |
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BusterG
| 29 May 10:08 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Hi all. A lot of theorists say that you should not load yourself but load the bike. I have used an ergonomic camelback for years and scoffed at the idea of paniers and things hanging off the bike. Then I tried it on my commute, with an itty bitty saddle bag and my work stuff left at work the previous day. I have to admit there is something in that theory! I felt a lot lighter, my time over 24 miles wasnt any better but I felt better. I guess everyone needs to discover what works best for them. Good luck |
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| Mitch23 | 29 May 10:38 |
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Joined: 28 May 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | just got back from a touring holiday in france with full panniers which was not a good experience as i was lugging around a lot of stuff i didnt need. And it was a right old faff putting it on and taking it off every night. Also used a rucksack which became more uncomfortable as the trip went on. So i have now taken a lead from my friend and got a bar that fits onto the back of my seatpost and onto which you clip a 7.5 litre storage box. i was amazed that she managed to get all her gear for a 6 day holiday in that small box, but she did and it looks kind of funky too. the whole assembly comes of too with one of those levers like holds your tyre on. |
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leekingston
| 29 May 16:14 |
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Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I've decided to go like this.... I have bought a v small but powerful pump (up to 160 psi) , some tyre levers and some self adhesive patches. This will all easily slip into the rear pocket of my cycle jersey so therefore nothing on the bike, aside from one water bottle and minimal being carted around by me. No bags or holders on my bike. I can keep the small bits togwther, along with some energy bars, etc, wrapped up together in the rear pocket. As someone new to modern cycling and possibly a little naive, please let me know if you can think of any obvious problems with this set up Ta |
| My Latest Route: Jun 2012 Medway Circular | |
| mobydick | 30 May 04:07 |
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Joined: 30 May 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | I use a Specialized mini wedgie saddle bag. Tiny, water resist, but holds multitool, tyre levers, spare tube, patches, spare chain links, change. Pump is in usual place. Hardly ay weight and looks good (if you can see it!) |
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| jeebz | 23 Aug 04:53 |
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Joined: 02 Aug 2023 Posts: 7 Bike: | Personally I'm more of backpack guy(my go to is 20L Tasmanian Tiger I've got years ago at the local sports store https://gritroutdoors.com/ ), but a lot of folks here using bags. |
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