So whadda ya carry, huh?

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So...what do you guys carry in those little under-the-seat pouches?

Some kind of tire repair kit, sure...don't want to have to walk the bike back, but what else? A spare tube? One of those high-tech multi-tools? Do you really need one of those on the road? Aren't they screaming out to be stolen? What about a pump? How are those cool-looking little CO2 gadgets?

I found a lite bike-lock I can live with, the Kryptonite Kryptogrip. About $20, and about as light and compact as I've seen (wouldn't trust it in the city though.)

Finally...bikes no longer come with kickstands, it seems. Other than very carefully leaning your bike up against something, how do you keep it from um...falling over? Remember the "flickstand"? (Still have one on my old, beloved Vista Espada which I'm now having restored by my local LBS to use as my "loaner.")

Thanks,

Hal

[Bill Bove]

Pedro's micro mini bag under the saddle has a 5mm allen key, a 16g CO2 cartridge aand a tube. In the pocket a cartridge, adapter, tire lever and tube bundled up in a sock that can be used a rag in a pinch.

[Spinner]

In addition to Bill's advise, I carry a 3 mm hex, money, some GU in case I forget to put some food in my pocket and a 3" tire shim cut from a used tire (remove the bead) that works great in the event of a blowout or slashed tire.

[znfdl]

I usually do long solo training rides (100+ miles), so I carry a fair amount of stuff which includes the following:

tire boot
2 spare tubes
patch kit
multi tool
tire levers
wipperman connex link
Co2 and adapter
small park chain tool (I sometimes break my chain)
$20, xerox of drivers license and insurance card

[islandflyfisher]

I've gone from one of the under the seat pouches to a fanny pack. I hated the idea of adding weight to my bike. I carry a spare tube, tire patch kit, hex wrenches, 2 tire irons, CO2 pump, extra small hand pump, money, Ipod, and cell phone on extra long rides. I was able to get all this in Pedros' smallest pouch with the exception of the IPod and cell before I switched over.

[terry]

ever carry (inc. century's) for any ride (not inc. food) is a spare tire (i ride tubs) 1 tire iron, with co2 inflator & 2 cartriges. i ride campy & check my stuff often & have never needed any kind of tools.

[dirtdigger88]

doesnt anyone carry a Dugout (http://www.1percent.com/store/cart/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=prod_group/se=Hand%20Pipes/sf=category/se=Dugouts/ml=8/index.html) anymore?

Jason :D

[Louis]

Jason, that link says:

"Beautiful selection of dugouts hand crafted in Canada of the finest exotic hard woods. Includes a free cigarette style bat so you can smoke a little tobacco without anyone taking notice."

Oh, so it's you can smoke tobacco. I was wondering what they were for. I'm glad they explained that.

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doesnt anyone carry a Dugout (http://www.1percent.com/store/cart/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=prod_group/se=Hand%20Pipes/sf=category/se=Dugouts/ml=8/index.html) anymore?

Jason :D
bro I carry a bong for those long work days . cheers :beer:

[bluesea]

Cel phone, cab fare money, and a Coffee shop discount card. (Just kidding)

[IXXI]

doesnt anyone carry a Dugout (http://www.1percent.com/store/cart/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=prod_group/se=Hand%20Pipes/sf=category/se=Dugouts/ml=8/index.html) anymore?

Jason :D

Nah, that's in my car.

And Fixed, you crack me up!

[Birddog]

bro I carry a bong for those long work days

Seems like a clever frame builder could turn your frame into a Bong. Maybe use your Camelback too. I can just see some cyclists pulled over at the side of the road with a Camelback hooked up to a frame taking hits.

Birddog

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Seems like a clever frame builder could turn your frame into a Bong. Maybe use your Camelback too. I can just see some cyclists pulled over at the side of the road with a Camelback hooked up to a frame taking hits.

Birddog
Yeah bro but we could only use ti. cheers happy campers :beer:

[FierteTi52]

In my younger dummer days, I used to keep a water pipe in my bottle cage. The only problem was when I got thirsty, I didn't have anything to drink.
Jeff

[bluesea]

Seems like a clever frame builder could turn your frame into a Bong.

Birddog

The residue could put Weigle out of business.

[Jeff N.]

Topeak saddle bag. Inside:
1. Two tubes.
2. Tire lever.
3. Mini chain tool.
4. ADC Derringer in .45ACP caliber. (NO! Just kidding) Jeff N.

[Cadence230]

doesnt anyone carry a Dugout (http://www.1percent.com/store/cart/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=prod_group/se=Hand%20Pipes/sf=category/se=Dugouts/ml=8/index.html) anymore?

Jason :D
Tee hee! Am I on some list now for clicking on that link? But seriously folks. Tube, shortened tire lever, $10, 1' of duct tape folded over itself, 3 or 4 patches, patch glue, and yes sand paper to scuff the tube before applying glue, my name and contact phone numbers on paper laminated with packing tape, crank bros multi tool and a rubber.

[dirtdigger88]

a rubber.

just in case?

Jason

[H.Frank Beshear]

Inquiring minds want to know :banana: That would be the ultimate JRA story,"Well I was JRA and out of the bushes came this" well we wont go any farther :D Frank

[dirtdigger88]

yeah- thats when that cheesey 70 disco music starts

Dear Penthouse,

I never though I would have any experience worth writting about until last week when I went on this ride. It started out very normal- until I rode up on this hot young girl who seemed to be having trouble with her bike......


come on we want to know why- I am guessing the need "poped up" and you didnt have the needed ammo. . .

Jason

[Orin]

Going minimalist:

Topeak Alien tool
Tire levers, 'VAR' preferred
Spare tire
Two tubes
Park tire boot and instant patches
Pen

The Carradice:
All of the above
Another tube
Space blanket
First aid kit
Pen
Clothing (rain jacket, wind jacket, arm warmers, leg warmers etc.) depending on time of year

Pump is a Zefal HPX which gets loaned out more often than I use it.

The bike that has the E6 lamp should also have a couple of spare bulbs nesting in some bubble wrap in an old 35mm film canister.

The fixed gear bike also gets a 6" adjustable wrench as it had two different size axle nuts.

Orin.

[dirtdigger88]

in an old 35mm film canister.

Orin.

sure thats what is in you "film canister" ;)

Jason

[toaster]

Condom (Trojan)
Small tube of KY Jelly
C0 2 inflator
Inner tube (3)
Money ($5 if I'm feeling wealthy)
Energy bar
Cell phone (for booty calls)
Couple quarters (vending machine water refill)
Multi-tool (sometimes, when I get a gut feeling I may need it)

Need to start including I.D. in case I'm holding methamphetamine and cops stop me for riding the wrong direction.

[The Spider]

co2 cannister + head
park patches
one michelin tire lever
$20 (our notes are polymer-based and can be used as tire boots)
Finish Line cross-country lubricant sachet
ID
small triage bandage
tube

no porn, condoms or weapons...that's what the jersey pockets are for!