Need some help with equipment to carry etc

[Kins]

Hi guys, just literally bought a Trek 4300 2010 discless. Its been a fair few years since I had a bike and even then nothing serious. At the moment I am without a car for health reasons so decided to get a bike.

I had a trawl through various posts on here before I bought something really crap (which I almost did) because budget was limited.

I live on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and its pretty hilly and I have two red welsh sheep dogs for company most of the time.

What should I take with me on these outings for emergencies etc? Like must haves and things that could come in handy.

The area is very rural and goes between cycle paths, to green lanes, to sharp drops down the sides of hills with very rudimentary paths. The dogs are proper adventurers so its me keeping up with them rather than the other way round.

Any advice on maintenance and things to keep in my shed besides a hose pipe be helpful to.

 

[ianjmcd]

A multitool is a must , A spare Inner tube or puncture repair kit ,tyre levers, some first aid suppies ie: plasters / micropore (to Apply butterfly stiches) These are things i would carry with you at all times on the bike

Other things you can pickup at later date

 

[smokeysmoo]

Pump
Tube(s)
Patches
Tyre levers
Multi tool
Chain splitter
Disposable gloves/Old rag
Cable ties
Phone
Emergency cash

I consider these the bare minimum and carry them every ride/commute. Depending on the ride/distance quantities of things like tubes/co2 canisters may alter.

The two best investments you can make for home/shed IMO are a track pump and a workstand if you plan tom do your own maintenanance

 

[Kins]

Well my shed is communal as I share it with the other 3 flats in my block so can't hog all the room, or have anything to expensive for them to nick.

Dunno if my football track pump does bikes as well.

What about clothing? I normally walk them in full gear (Climbing boots, or walking boots, thermals, weather proof gear, and full rain gear in a pack with maps, compass etc for a weekend walk) but I doubt I could even manage to peddle far in that lot or carry my normal stuff at this time of year and stuff for the bike. Its pretty bleak from now till march.

 

[smokeysmoo]

THIS is the same stand I've had for a number of years now, and it folds up nice and compact, so you could store it in your flat easily

Track pumps are only like THIS, so again would be easily stored in your flat

 

[Kins]

Yeah I have one I use for football training but it has an adapter kit so the hose can be changed to one of 3, works for bikes and cars, just checked. We call em stirrup pumps for footy, but its multi use.

Dunno about a rack as I will keep it in a cupboard in my flat which is second floor, any reason why it can't be left standing?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Dunno about a rack as I will keep it in a cupboard in my flat which is second floor, any reason why it can't be left standing?

It's a workshop stand, ie: for carrying out maintenance, it's not for storing the bike on.

It's far easier to do jobs with the bike secured in a stand rather than leant against the wall or flipped upside down

 

[Kins]

Arh ok, thought it was for hangin them on the garage wall or something. D'oh.

 

[Alan57]

I live on the edge of Dartmoor and when I go out I take.
Pump, patches, spare tube, multi tool, tyre levers, lights,cable ties.
Also carry spare cash and something to eat, if it`s a nice day I still carry a jacket in case of change in weather as if you get a puncture ,given the area ,the temp can drop quite quickly. I carry a spare tube and patches because if it starts p_ssing down it`s quicker to put a new tube in. Also take the lights in case the weather changes or a repair takes longer and end up riding in dim/dark conditions. Obviously in the "summer" I may cut back on the lights and jacket , but I tailor it to the weather and conditions/ride.

 

[Kins]

Sounds good Alan. Dont want to weigh myself down to much.

I have a decent head light (literally) I take anyway when walking because it gets dark very quick round here. What do modern bike lights consist of, LEDs and battery packs or still work on dynamos?

 

[Alan57]

I`ve got these , they are reasonably bright and ok size wise for putting in my seat bag . I was lucky and got 2 front and 2 rear for under £20. As I said I tend to alter the stuff I carry based on needs of the ride etc , but pump, multitool ,tyre levers , patches, tube and cable ties are always in the bag.
Cheers

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