What should I carry as a roadside repair kit for my road bike?
spare tube
tire levers
CO2
multi tool - which one?
Anything else?
spare tube
tire levers
CO2
multi tool - which one?
Anything else?
That you can wipe grease off your hands on black bike shorts is one of three reasons the gods invented black bike shorts. The second reason is that in the infrared the "black" shorts appear very bright which is disorienting for any opponents that see in the infrared. The third reason, of course, is that black is the dead sexiest color.Originally Posted by swampy1970 .
Surgical gloves? Really? Expecting to give mouth to mouth to a passing badger and then sew on it's gammy leg?
Maydog - if you pop spokes periodically, take that as a sign that something isn't right. You need to talk to a different wheelbuilder.
Originally Posted by swampy1970 .
Surgical gloves? Really? Expecting to give mouth to mouth to a passing badger and then sew on it's gammy leg?
Two tubes, old school patch kit, 2" section of old tire (minus bead), tyre levers, multi tool with allen keys, 8mm and 10mm 'cut down' allen keys, chain tool and shimano pin, laminated card with all required details (drivers license no, medical ID, contact info etc etc)...
The winter bike gets a full size frame fitting pump under the top tube, the summer "crank 'n fail" gets a mini pump in the bag. I only average 1 puncture a year so I don't really care too much and that one is normally in the winter.
Since I have new pedals, there's 15mm spanner in the bag too... That'll be out of there soon.
...and the iBone. Just incase I need to secretly get online to read news about men in spandex or call the wife afterwards.
Maydog - if you pop spokes periodically, take that as a sign that something isn't right. You need to talk to a different wheelbuilder.
Been riding for years with my cell phone in my back pocket. The back of my jersey. It has never fallen out once and was still there when I had a serious crash 2 years ago.Originally Posted by alexcoist .
Backpack (snowboarding bag) contains:
MP3 player, phone, 2 litre water bladder, fleece, bike tool, spare tube, spare links, pump, pen knife, small first aid box, torch and sandwiches.
Honestly if I had to pick the most important 3.... music, water and sarnies.
Side note - all the advice above was good apart from one bit maybe, i would never suggest putting your phone in your back pocket. If you fall off, break your leg and need to phone for help, chances are you landed **** first onto your phone and its in no condition to be ringing anyone.
Originally Posted by alexcoist .
yeah i was thinking in MTB terms, where if your not landing on your **** occasionally theres something not quite right. However I do realise now this was originally started as a road bike thread so maybe it wont have as much effect, but then again, who's to say because you have avoided it for years it cant happen?
And pockets on the back of your jersey?!?!? I never quite understood the road biking fad
Originally Posted by An old Guy .
I guess you guys must have poor quality bicycles.
When I was young I had 2 tool boxes in my car trunk. Now I only have a jack. My current cars are more reliable than my past cars.
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I carry 3 tubes and a pump. I can change tires without tools - my tires are only a little tight.
I had 2 flats last time out. But I have not used a tool on my bike rides for so long. I have only used a tool on my bicycle at home once since spring - greased the bottom bracket.
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