Reccomended tools to carry please can you advise ?

[MichaelW2]

That is a tool kit for an expedition cyclist.
You really need 3 kits: one is a basic puncture kit for journeys of about 3 miles or so, where you could walk back, but don't want too.
Another for longer commutes, training routes day tours etc which can fix most roadside mechanicals.
The expedition toolkit is one you can use for serious stripdown maintenance if your bike falls into a muddy ford or gets left out in a sandstorm.

 

[Tiny01]

Absolutely brilliant you lot thank you very much to everyone I shall hand pick the bits mentioned relevant & will definetly get some spare inner tubes & practise changing them , must be some good guides on you tube that I can follow

Oh & best get a bigger saddle bag thing lol !

 

[vickster]

Absolutely brilliant you lot thank you very much to everyone I shall hand pick the bits mentioned relevant & will definetly get some spare inner tubes & practise changing them , must be some good guides on you tube that I can follow

Oh & best get a bigger saddle bag thing lol !

You can use jersey pockets and a pump will mount on the frame

 

[Pale Rider]

A puncture is the overwhelmingly most likely cause of a breakdown, so that's the one to prepare for.

Most other mechanicals either don't stop you riding, or can be bodged - often without tools - to get you home.

 

[Tiny01]

What about me bananas where they going to go now ? currently that's all I have in me bag !

 

[vickster]

What about me bananas where they going to go now ? currently that's all I have in me bag !

In your jersey? Or in the bag if other stuff in jersey!

 

[Apollonius]

30 Bianchis rode 100km on your patch last week. Nobody needed anything.

 

[Tiny01]

30 Bianchis rode 100km on your patch last week. Nobody needed anything.

Hope to make that 31 in a few months

Probably won't need anything admititaly but feel a bit irresponsible of me if I just turn up at an event with nothing bar my bike so just starting to get a few things together ready just in casey

 

[Apollonius]

Quite right. For what it is worth, I carry 2 tubes, 2 pumps (a CO2 and a topeak mini) two tyre levers (Park) a pack of patches (Park) 9, 10 and 11 speed quick links, a tiny (sample) tube of lube all of which goes into a Vittoria bottle-cage zip-up case. Never needed a multi-tool, so don't carry one.

 

[Tim Hall]

What about me bananas where they going to go now ? currently that's all I have in me bag !

Choose your banana to match the curve of your drop handlebar. Secure with a tactical piece of Velcro (other hook and loop fasteners are available). For added panache, make a nick in the stalk of the banana before you attach it, to act as a quick release for easy peeling.

 

[NorthernDave]

Some good advice above which should cover most eventualities, so I've got little to add other than one of these in case all else fails...

http://www.breitling.com/en/emergency/presentation/

 

[Tiny01]

Quite right. For what it is worth, I carry 2 tubes, 2 pumps (a CO2 and a topeak mini) two tyre levers (Park) a pack of patches (Park) 9, 10 and 11 speed quick links, a tiny (sample) tube of lube all of which goes into a Vittoria bottle-cage zip-up case. Never needed a multi-tool, so don't carry one.

Thanks was going to ask what levers , pump etc I'll get what you advise , the bottle cage zip up case looks great as well to hold everything

 

[Apollonius]

I think it s the Race Rocket that fits inside the Vittoria bottle-case. Check the size.

 

[vickster]

Thanks was going to ask what levers , pump etc I'll get what you advise , the bottle cage zip up case looks great as well to hold everything

Remember with that you'll only have one bottle cage for liquids
You can get quite big saddle bags
Levers, park tools or VAR
Pump, Lezyne for me, I never got on with the Topeak ones, prefer an actual hose than just attaching the pump head

 

[vickster]

Choose your banana to match the curve of your drop handlebar. Secure with a tactical piece of Velcro (other hook and loop fasteners are available). For added panache, make a nick in the stalk of the banana before you attach it, to act as a quick release for easy peeling.

He has an MTB with ergon grips so needs to be shaped to fit those...maybe a plantain instead!