Repair Kit?

[jackjack701]

Hi,

I have recently started road cycling, when I remembered I needed a repair kit. I was thinking of putting everything in a saddle bag. Could you please suggest a good saddle bag and tell me what I need to go in it, with some possible suggestions. The budget isn't a problem, but don't suggest too expensive stuff.

Thanks

 

[Soltydog]

Depends on what YOU want to carry. If I am on a local ride upto 50 miles I have this http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Ge...ion-Kit/36UG?gclid=CNrmhv6aiMACFerpwgodMiYAdg & also carry a multi tool in the bag & maybe a spare tube in my jersey pocket. If I'm going further afield & out all day then I have a larger saddle bag that will also fit a small jacket, arm warmers, snacks etc Everyone will recommend something different though

 

[ufkacbln]

2 questions...

How are your repair skills?

How far are you travelling?

As a minimum, a puncture repair kit and a pump / CO2 cyclinders.

Then add a multitool that will allow you to tighten bolts etc whilst out.

Then perhaps a spare inner tube ?

After that it is really up to you.

Topeak, Specialized, Avenir and others do a "Survival kit" which is the basics with a saddlebag (usually no pump though) which may be a start to your search

 

[Dave 123]

https://www.alpkit.com/products/mission

I only posted about these the other day in another thread...

2 tubes
2 tyre levers
Multitool
Puncture kit
Money

The advantage is that when it's in a jersey pocket it doesn't rattle over every bump.

 

[ufkacbln]

PS remember that the P*nct*re Fairy can do maths and if you carry a pump then it is bulkier, but deals with an infinite number of punvtures. WIth CO@, chances are that on a bad day the number of punctures may exceed the number of CO2 cylinders!

 

[morrisman]

I have one of these Topeak Aero Wedge
Which holds

• Spare tube
• Patches
• Multitool - (contains tyre levers)
• Latex Gloves
• Antiseptic Wipes
• Waterproof Top
• Cafe Lock

Plus bottle cage mounted pump.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Spare tube, tyre levers, Parks self adhesive patches, 1 tyre boot & a Topeak pump. Anything over this and I'd be on the phone asking for a pick up.

 

[cyberknight]

2 tubes, tyre levers , patch kit, multi tool with chain breaker, tyre boot, pump,cable tie.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I've a small Merida(I think) one that has 3 levers/multitool/chain tool/patch kit/split link/co2 pump + 2 co2's/ couple of cable ties/spare house key/spare headlight mounting rubber.

I don't bother with tubes(what I'd call a non-essential unless on MTB where I have a camelbak on anyway) If I run out of co2 and/or nobody on the ride has a tube, taxi time

 

[moo]

I have one of these Topeak Aero Wedge
Which holds

• Spare tube
• Patches
• Multitool - (contains tyre levers)
• Latex Gloves
• Antiseptic Wipes
• Waterproof Top
• Cafe Lock

Plus bottle cage mounted pump.

I'd use nitrile instead of latex gloves personally. A small nub of chalk is also quite useful in tracing the puncture on tyre before removing for a good clean. At a push you can just use one of the patches on the tyre to mark spot.

 

[ufkacbln]

I'd use nitrile instead of latex gloves personally. A small nub of chalk is also quite useful in tracing the puncture on tyre before removing for a good clean. At a push you can just use one of the patches on the tyre to mark spot.

This is a very sad tip.......


When you fit a tube align it precisely

By that I mean line up a letter of the trade name (or other point) with the valve.

That way when you have a puncture, you can lay the tube over the tyre in the same alignment and pinpoint where on the tyre it occurred.

Saves hours of trying to find where a sharp object on the tyre is.

Which actually brings me to another point.

PPPPPPP

A few safety checks and preparations on the bike can prevent a lot of the problems that occur on teh road, reducing teh need for tools and kit carried

 

[moo]

By that I mean line up a letter of the trade name (or other point) with the valve.

After a few thousand miles there is no readable lettering on some of my tyres

 

[jack smith]

Co2 pump and cartridges
2 tubes
Glueless patches
Presta to schrader adaptor for petrol station air machines and other cyclists you might flag down
Allen keys that fit your bike (ususally only 2 if its a decent road bike)
Money
Cleat covers if your wearing hard sole shoes if you need to walk any distance

 

[paul04]

I have a small saddle bag which just fits under the seat, I have a spare inner tube, puncture repair kit, 2 tyre levers, disposable gloves and Presta to schrader adaptor in the bag.
This is the bag I have
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/accessories/bags-baskets/topeak-aero-wedge-bag-with-strap

 

[ufkacbln]

I have a problem with spare inner tubes, I have 700c, 26", 24", 20" 406 and 451), 18", 16" wheels on various bikes.

What I tend to do is have a couple of spare inner tubes (and any specific tools) permanently on the bike in some sort of seat wedge, and then carry the main pump and tool kit around in the pannier.