Not me as I've swapped my clipless back to flats....
What to take in your emergency kit
- Thread starter Rusty hinge
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How many clipless moments vs pedal strike posts are there? I'm happy to take my chances.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
I can understand needing more layers and warmer ones for winter rides, but how are they different kits for short, medium and long range trips? Once you get to the point of washing clothes, isn't that as big as the kit gets?
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I take exactly the same stuff winter and summer. On longer rides I'll take more water and food and, in extremis, maybe a second innertube. But that's it for differences
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
It's spring and autumn where I need extra carrying capacity, as I may want to carry extra layers that I may or may not be wearing. Winter, it all stays on. Summer, just a light waterproof and maybe arm warmers if riding at night.
Nomadski
I Like Bikes
- Location
- LBS, Usually
For anyone wanting to trim their saddle bag a little, Topeak make a nice bottle cage with an integrated 8 piece multi tool, and tyre levers, part of their "Ninja" range.
https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-...ynaZYZ89IgQGY4IcrpHptz-aSfOP-3k7_saAiEb8P8HAQ
They also do a mini pump that slots inside your seatpost, and chain tool that slots into your bar ends.
https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-...ynaZYZ89IgQGY4IcrpHptz-aSfOP-3k7_saAiEb8P8HAQ
They also do a mini pump that slots inside your seatpost, and chain tool that slots into your bar ends.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Intrigued, and a sucker for saving a gram, I ordered one (Chinese knock off version, £1.49 delivered). Don't bother! It may function quite well as a key ring (split ring included) but pretty useless for anything else. The toolheads are not long enough. and even if you manage to insert one into a hex socket/screw head it is then virtually impossible to turn the tool as adjoining tool heads get in the way. The only one that might work is the loose hex bit, but even then the leverage possible is minimal. You might manage to adjust your H/L screws but that's about all. Better to work out what allen keys your bike needs and just carry those, along with a chain splitter like the small Park tool one. I find they take up less space than a multi tool anyway.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I already have LOLFactor 50, if you must know...
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Why?
Salad Dodger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Kent Coast
Inner tube and some cable ties in a small under saddle pack.
A Nalgene type water bottle on the frame contains (from memory - as I am at work at the moment)
tyre levers
disposable gloves
tube patches
multi tool
chain splitter
chain instant links
cable ties
a couple of allen bolts
A mini pump is secured next to the bottle by Velcro straps.
Small D lock, money, credit card, keys, water and food in either a pannier or a small floppy rucksack, depending which bike I take. I also take a first aid kit, which has usually ended up being used on others, rather than myself!
A Nalgene type water bottle on the frame contains (from memory - as I am at work at the moment)
tyre levers
disposable gloves
tube patches
multi tool
chain splitter
chain instant links
cable ties
a couple of allen bolts
A mini pump is secured next to the bottle by Velcro straps.
Small D lock, money, credit card, keys, water and food in either a pannier or a small floppy rucksack, depending which bike I take. I also take a first aid kit, which has usually ended up being used on others, rather than myself!
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Only by straps, or in some sort of bracket? If only straps, doesn't it scuff up your frame? (I'm interested because I'm currently looking for how to go saddlebagless and rackbagless on one bike and the pump is too big for handlebar or top tube bags.)
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I have a Topeak Roadmorph attached to the underside of the top tube. It came with a bracket, a couple of rubber pads (that sit between the bracket and the top tube), a couple of cable ties to attach to thee top tube and a Velcro strap to ensure the pump stays in the bracket. As such, I just have one of those little "wedge" bags under the saddle with tube, levers and multitool
