what kit

[mick h]

Hi all I was just wandering when you go out on a ride. What sort of kit do you take with you. I. E! Clothing. Spares etc. And do you carry it all in a ruck sack. Only I've getting a racer roadworthy and the thought of carrying a rucksack would probably give you back ache

 

[lukesdad]

I carry a backpack quite often without any problems.

 

[MattHB]

I have panniers and always take one with me. Asthma inhalers, puncture repair kit, phone, wallet. I really need a saddle bag, it would be lighter and still have room for everything.

 

[PpPete]

I avoid carrying any kind of backpack when I can. I've a variety of sizes of saddlebag to suit pretty much whatever I want to carry.
The only exception I make is trips to the gym and to the shops, but those are on bike with bullhorn bars not drops.

 

[cyberknight]

Depends if you are riding for commuting or for fun .

When i commute i use panniers and i carry...
sandwiches, clothes, spare gloves, spare buff, windproof,waterproof leggings , pump, multi tool kit,tyre boot, tyre levers, 2 inner tubes, puncture repair kit ,overshoes ,+ phone /money etc

When i go for a non work ride i use a saddle bag that clips underneath the seat + jersey pocket`s
water bottle ,pump(on bike frame )multi tool , inner tube,tyre levers, puncture repair kit, energy bar , phone / money

 

[mick h]

As I will only be riding for fun.I think. I would need a saddle bag so if I was to carry
Water bottle and pump on the bike
Innertubes x2
Puncture repair kit
Tyre levers
Waterproofs
Phone & money
Would this be a good kit bag as I don't want to be miles from home and missing a simple peice of kit
Thanks for the replys

 

[cyberknight]

If i was starting from scratch i would be tempted by one of these...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2925

For a pump i use a race rocket..
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...le&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom

Plenty of saddle bags about so you can buy the size you want or another option is to use a bottle cage to mount a kit , although in summer i need both bottle cages for longer rides .
http://www.cyclingbargains.com/prod...y=GBP&stdSID=52ca849335cb5228c02a92760b1ead0d

As for water proofs it depends on how hard you intend to cycle , if your going to be pushing it i find anything more than a softshell /showerproof and i "boil in the bag " so i tend to just carry a packable windproof i can stick in my jersey pocket.

Another option for a bit more space is to get a little bag that sits on the top tube , a couple of pounds from china and it has room for bits and bobs , when i did my 1st sportive i used to store gels.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycling-B...ing_Bags_Panniers_SR&var=&hash=item6b1c768e49

 

[Hip Priest]

Commuting
Backpack (with reflective cover) containing:

Work clothes
Wallet
Phone
Keys
Lock
Spare tube, levers patches...etc
Mini pump
Multitool
Wrench

Recreational
Jersey pockets containing:

Banana
Chocolate bar
Phone
Keys

Saddle bag containing:

Spare tube, levers patches...etc
Mini pump
Multitool
Wrench
Credit card

 

[pepecat]

How long are you riding for at a time? Check the weather before you go out and you may or may not need extra clothing!

Whn i go for recreational rides (the only sort i do) I take pump and water bottle(s) on the frame of the bike; in a small saddle pack i have an innertube, puncture repair kit, allen key, tyre levers and multi tool. In my jersey pockets i take some cash, debit card (sometimes), house keys, phone, and some food.
IF it looks like rain i take a waterproof - it fits in a jersey pocket.

 

[doctornige]

I strip it right down for recreational rides. Water bottle with an iso drink in it, and one of those tiny Continental saddle bags with a tube, two levers and a micro multi tool in it ... plus a CO2 inflator. The phone is also the bike computer and is on the bars. Jersey has house keys and a tenner in it. For clothes, I don't venture out if it is actually raining, so dress according to temperature. A bit of light rain can be refreshing.


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[DCLane]

I've got a saddle bag on all the bikes which has:

• Asthma inhaler
• Multi-function tool
• Tyre levers and puncture kit/patches
• Antiseptic wipes, plasters & wet wipes
• Snack food (any)
• Emergency contact and medical details

There's also usually a pump and sometimes an inner tube and a lock. On me I carry:

• Cash & a credit / debit card in a plastic bank bag (like lots of us!)
• Mobile phone
• Small snack

 

[mick h]

Thanks for all the advice. I've got a very good idea now what I need to carry. At the moment I'm thinking about giveing the bike a complete makeover I. E. Respray. New mudgaurds etc. So it will be a few weeks yet before I start. But when I do it will be only for fun. By the way what's the best way to start cycling as I haven't been on a bike for 25yrs

 

[Asa Post]

Reading this thread, it's obvious that I carry more than most people everyone else . cyberknight has a reasonable kit, but where's the pliers, mole wrench, first aid kit and Swiss Army knife?
Then there's the bladder with 3 litres of water.
All in a backpack. Total weight c.16 lb.
I know it's over the top, but whenever I decide to leave something out, that little internal voice starts saying "Yes, but what if....."
So I think of it as a form of resistance training.

 

[lukesdad]

I avoid carrying any kind of backpack when I can. I've a variety of sizes of saddlebag to suit pretty much whatever I want to carry.
The only exception I make is trips to the gym and to the shops, but those are on bike with bullhorn bars not drops.

...but I need me jam sarnies and fruit cake pete !

 

[PpPete]

...but I need me jam sarnies and fruit cake pete !

Sarnies & 1 small fruit cake = Carradice Barley
Sarnies & 2 large fruit cake = Carradice Nelson

I did say I had a variety of sizes