Recommended equipment to carry?

[LeetleGreyCells]

Make sure you have TWO spare inner tubes. A double puncture is not unheard of.

The top bracket of my bottle holder snapped yesterday. Fortunately a cable tie fixed it within seconds. A very minor issue, but easily solved if prepared.

 

[Nibor]

Jelly babies

 

[GuyBoden]

If you want to get less punctures, take the cheap tyres off and buy some high quality tyres, which have good puncture resistant. If you don't change the cheap tyres, you'll get more frequent punctures................

 

[raleighnut]

Your going to need a bigger saddle bag

 

[yogiblair]

Your going to need a bigger saddle bag

Or a trailer!

 

[crazyjoe101]

Some people carry a CO2 cartridge for better pressure after changing tubes. I don’t currently but I’m changing my mind after watching a friend last week.

Everyone always offers the CO2 cartridges until they see the frame pump

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

If you want to get less punctures, take the cheap tyres off and buy some high quality tyres, which have good puncture resistant. If you don't change the cheap tyres, you'll get more frequent punctures................

Don’t believe the tyre manufacturers hype though. My Schwalbe Landcruisers are supposed to be ‘Kevlar protected’ by I’ve had 3 punctures in 6 weeks.

 

[mjr]

Don’t believe the tyre manufacturers hype though. My Schwalbe Landcruisers are supposed to be ‘Kevlar protected’ by I’ve had 3 punctures in 6 weeks.

Kevlar's fine but it has its limits, as it sounds you've found out. More flexible but less resistant than the aramid and nylon (I think) used in the tougher tyres. I still run Kevlar on most bikes, though, because it's so much more comfortable.

 

[User6179]

You can put the gloves on whilst you are wiping your bum if you are worried about germs too!

A couple of wet wipes in a tiny sandwich bag. I always poke my fingers through nitrile gloves and prefer to work with bare hands, and then clean up afterwards with wipes

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Kevlar's fine but it has its limits, as it sounds you've found out. More flexible but less resistant than the aramid and nylon (I think) used in the tougher tyres. I still run Kevlar on most bikes, though, because it's so much more comfortable.

I’ll look out for the other protection types. I am getting tired of replacing inner tubes by the side of the road. Like you say, the tyres are a very comfortable ride.

 

[slowmotion]

Well spotted!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

A lightweight lock for a stop at a cafe or pub?

 

[Profpointy]

A lightweight lock for a stop at a cafe or pub?

Mmm if it needs locking I'd get a proper lock rather than a special unsatisfactory lock - which'll invevitably be all you have when locking it up somewhere dodgy and you've not bothered with your good lock

 

[GuyBoden]

Don’t believe the tyre manufacturers hype though. My Schwalbe Landcruisers are supposed to be ‘Kevlar protected’ by I’ve had 3 punctures in 6 weeks.

I have Schwalbe Marathon+ on the rear, Vittoria Ranonneur on the front on the Winter bike, no punctures in 0ver 12 months.

Vittoria Ranonneur on both front and rear on the Summer bike, no punctures in 3 years.

4000+ miles of cycling this year.

700 x 28mm Vittoria Ranonneur are £13 at Decathlon, they have excellent puncture resistance on the top tread, the side walls offer less protection, but still probably the best puncture resistant tyre for the price, IMHO.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/700x28-randonneur-road-bike-tyre-id_8303019.html

 

[Tin Pot]

Hi,
I recently got into cycling following back surgery and found that I am really comfortable on the bike. Initially on an old MTB I started putting in the miles.

I ordered myself a new Merida Speeder 200 - flat bar, and I must say I am delighted with it. It arrived yesterday afternoon and I set off for my first adventure at 0800 this morning. Only 4miles in to my journey I got a flat. Boom stopped in my tracks. As Christmas is approaching I had given my wife a list of accessories I would like, saddle bag, tyre levers, inner tubes, mini pump and multi-tool. But in my excitement of getting out on my new bike, decided I would be alright with out these things as it’s new and won’t give me any issues!

I learnt a tough lesson today but luckily when I got home and told my wife I was going to the bike shop to buy stuff, she informed me Santa has been early and all the above magically appeared (to the precise spec I put on my wish list!)

I got out for an hour tonight and my new bike is a flying machine, I am delighted with it.

My questions is, any recommendations on other kit to carry when setting off on a journey?

Thanks!

First off, run gatorskins or similar. Having suffered five punctures in ten rides, since gatoring up I’ve not had a puncture in two years.

2x Practice changing tubes at home

Kit;

2x inner tubes
2x CO2 cartridges
1x cartridge adapter
1x mini spare rear light
1x charging cable for lights
2x latex gloves
2x bullet proof tyre levers
Allen/hex key set for your bike, don’t assume

Enjoy