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 2013-08-23 9:51 PM |
 282  |  Subject: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides?The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? |
| 2013-08-23 10:27 PM in reply to: Chillin |
Pro 5011  Twin Cities | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? My road bike saddle bag has: 2 tubes 2 CO2 Quick Stik Old driver's license $2 Multitool |
| 2013-08-23 10:37 PM in reply to: Chillin |
Member 1293 Pearland,Tx | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Chillin The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? In the centuries i did i just bring what you have above. I invest on my tires well Gatorskin for my roadie and Vittoria for my TT,  |
| 2013-08-23 11:47 PM in reply to: Chillin |
Master 1858 Salt Lake City | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Chillin The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? Half a CO2 canister? |
| 2013-08-24 1:41 AM in reply to: JZig |
| 282 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by JZig Ya I cut it in half to make it fit in my saddle bag better. It didn't really work very well after though. Originally posted by Chillin Half a CO2 canister?The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? |
| 2013-08-24 1:42 AM in reply to: Chillin |
| 282 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Chillin Haha, no. It was half used, not half a canister. Originally posted by JZig Ya I cut it in half to make it fit in my saddle bag better. It didn't really work very well after though. Originally posted by Chillin Half a CO2 canister?The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? |
| 2013-08-24 1:45 AM in reply to: mmrocker13 |
| 282 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by mmrocker13My road bike saddle bag has:2 tubes2 CO2Quick StikOld driver's license$2Multitool Just curious what the $2 is for? I can't see an emergency that $2 would do any good for.I might have to get a bigger sale bag to be able to fit 2 tubes. |
| 2013-08-24 1:45 AM in reply to: mmrocker13 |
| 282 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by mmrocker13My road bike saddle bag has:2 tubes2 CO2Quick StikOld driver's license$2Multitool Just curious what the $2 is for? I can't see an emergency that $2 would do any good for.I might have to get a bigger sale bag to be able to fit 2 tubes. |
| 2013-08-24 1:47 AM in reply to: strykergt |
| 282 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by strykergt Well that might be why I've gotten 5 flats in the last month, I get the cheapest tubes I can find. Originally posted by Chillin In the centuries i did i just bring what you have above. I invest on my tires well Gatorskin for my roadie and Vittoria for my TT, The reason I ask is on my ride a couple days ago I got 2 flats. The first used my only spare tube. The second I used my patch kit, but I used up the last of my CO2. So at that point I was 60km from home and not even halfway done my ride, so I was pretty nervous about getting another flat somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully 30km down the road I was able to find a bike shop and buy some supplies.
So ya what I had was: 1 spare tube 1 patch kit 1 1/2 CO2 canisters 2 tire levers 1 multitool
This was obviously not enough, but I fully thought it would be, so what does everyone else bring? |
| 2013-08-24 5:16 AM in reply to: Chillin |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Chillin Originally posted by mmrocker13My road bike saddle bag has:2 tubes2 CO2Quick StikOld driver's license$2Multitool Just curious what the $2 is for? I can't see an emergency that $2 would do any good for.I might have to get a bigger sale bag to be able to fit 2 tubes. Duh - to buy coffee or an emergency chocolate bar! Actually, I'm guessing it is to use as a boot on the inside of a tire (not tube) in case you get a slice through it. |
| 2013-08-24 7:19 AM in reply to: Chillin |
Expert 1644 Oklahoma | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Chillin Originally posted by mmrocker13My road bike saddle bag has:2 tubes2 CO2Quick StikOld driver's license$2Multitool Just curious what the $2 is for? I can't see an emergency that $2 would do any good for.I might have to get a bigger sale bag to be able to fit 2 tubes. I always carry a couple of dollars in my flat kit too. The reason I carry it is 1. Can be used for a boot. 2. I've ran out of water on a long ride and used it to buy water or a sports drink. |
| 2013-08-24 7:35 AM in reply to: Chillin |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Emergency ice cream cone or a tire boot. |
| 2013-08-24 7:59 AM in reply to: mmrocker13 |
| 260 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Rather than a larger saddle bag - try fixing a spare tube under your saddle with elastic bands. I second the Gatorskin tire recommendation - since I went with Gatorskins I haven't had a single flat . |
| 2013-08-24 8:33 AM in reply to: slowbuthappy |
Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by slowbuthappy Rather than a larger saddle bag - try fixing a spare tube under your saddle with elastic bands. What's the point of this? I've yet to see the point of a "larger" saddle bag, but I also fail to see the point of trying to affix what fits in my smallish saddle bag under the rails with elastic bands. |
| 2013-08-24 8:39 AM in reply to: Goosedog |
| 260 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Goosedog Originally posted by slowbuthappy Rather than a larger saddle bag - try fixing a spare tube under your saddle with elastic bands. What's the point of this? I've yet to see the point of a "larger" saddle bag, but I also fail to see the point of trying to affix what fits in my smallish saddle bag under the rails with elastic bands. It's just a way of carrying a second ( or third) tube without having an extra large saddle bag . OP seems to be having a problem with carrying enough tubes for his multiple flats , just trying to be helpful and offer a solution |
| 2013-08-24 9:43 AM in reply to: Chillin |
| Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? For long rides 2 tubes It's a lot of stuff, but I use a fairly big saddle bag on my road bike or I wear a small fanny pack when on my tri bike since my aero seat post can't accommodate a big saddle bag. Some people think it's overkill, but I know lots of people that either did the "walk of shame" or had to call for a ride because they didn't bring enough repair things with them on a long ride. |
| 2013-08-24 9:54 AM in reply to: Chillin |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? 2-3 tubes pump tire levers 4, 5, 6mm hex wrenches 2 bottles at least 2 gels credit/ATM card, license, insurance card cell phone |
| 2013-08-24 12:16 PM in reply to: Chillin |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? I absolutely never leave home without at least two spare tubes...maybe two for me, or one for me and one to give away for karma points. I once gave away both my spare tubes on a ride. I also carry at least 2 CO2 cartridges and a tire boot. Two tire levers and a multitool go without saying. Oh, and a presta to schraeder adaptor. If I use my second tube or my tire boot I am heading home to resupply before finishing the ride (if I can shortcut home...if I can't well....I get my thumb ready for such situations). |
| 2013-08-24 12:26 PM in reply to: Chillin |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? |
| 2013-08-24 12:38 PM in reply to: gsmacleod |
| 643 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? 2 tubes 2-3 CO2 2 tire tools My phone Bringing a dollar is a good idea. People have talked about that before and I need to make sure I stuff some in there. If goes south, I'm hoping my phone will save me. You never know when you're going to have a bad day and need a pizza delivered on mile 13.4 on a bike trail... |
| 2013-08-24 2:15 PM in reply to: Blastman |
| Member 326 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Same as any ride. 2 Tubes, 2 Levers, few bucks, cell phone, insurance/credit card. |
| 2013-08-24 2:59 PM in reply to: VGT |
| 12 | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by VGT Same as any ride. 2 Tubes, 2 Levers, few bucks, cell phone, insurance/credit card. Yep. And here's a pro tip to all of you guys If you have tapered skewers, use those as tire levers. I've always just used the tapered end of the lever to get the tire off or on. If you do it right you won't scratch the wheel either. |
| 2013-08-24 3:50 PM in reply to: Jason N |
Master 2855 Kailua, Hawaii | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Jason N For long rides 2 tubes It's a lot of stuff, but I use a fairly big saddle bag on my road bike or I wear a small fanny pack when on my tri bike since my aero seat post can't accommodate a big saddle bag. Some people think it's overkill, but I know lots of people that either did the "walk of shame" or had to call for a ride because they didn't bring enough repair things with them on a long ride. basically what I bring too. I find the mini pump key, who wants to blow CO2 on training rides anyway. I have time to pump. In addition I usually toss an extra tube in my jersey pocket |
| 2013-08-24 8:17 PM in reply to: metafizx |
| Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Noel...we suffer from expensive CO2 since we can't order online due to air shipping. But I found that the 12g CO2 that they sell at Sports Authority for air guns is really cheap. Usually about 75 cents each if you find a sale or 20% off coupon (comes in like a 24 pack). You just need an inflator that can accommodate threadless. 12g CO2 usually only get me about 80 psi, but if I use the mini pump for the first 15-20 psi, then the 12g CO2 works well. I agree though...it's tough using a $3-4 CO2 that they sell at the LBS for a training ride flat. But if you're in a group, nobody wants to wait for you to pump up your tire by hand with a mini pump. |
| 2013-08-24 9:37 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 2855 Kailua, Hawaii | Subject: RE: What bike supplies do you bring on longish training rides? Originally posted by Jason N Noel...we suffer from expensive CO2 since we can't order online due to air shipping. But I found that the 12g CO2 that they sell at Sports Authority for air guns is really cheap. Usually about 75 cents each if you find a sale or 20% off coupon (comes in like a 24 pack). You just need an inflator that can accommodate threadless. 12g CO2 usually only get me about 80 psi, but if I use the mini pump for the first 15-20 psi, then the 12g CO2 works well. I agree though...it's tough using a $3-4 CO2 that they sell at the LBS for a training ride flat. But if you're in a group, nobody wants to wait for you to pump up your tire by hand with a mini pump. good point ! I have been using the Walmart packs of 12g for popping my MTB tires on...guess they'd be great for road rides too! cool.. ps. I was concerned about oil residue in the cheap CO2, but perhaps that's a myth. Edited by metafizx 2013-08-24 9:38 PM |
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