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2014-04-23 10:12 AM

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Subject: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
I am curious as to what type of setup people use to store tools and extra tubes on the bike. I have tried different options and found a system I like, but I am making some changes to my setup and need to (probably) find a new location.

I am currently using a Profile Design RM System 1 with CO2 Mount with 2 bottles behind the saddle that conveniently has enough space between the cages and saddle for me to put my Levers, CO2, and Tubes taped together with electrical tape and mounted behind the cages and under the saddle. However, now I am considering going with a single bottle behind the saddle that will be zip-tied to the saddle rails, thus eliminating the open space where my items were stored. If I go with this setup, I need a new location for my items.

The rest of my setup consists of a single bottle between the arms and an PD E-Pack on the top tube that I use for nutrition. I don't have a cage on my down tube.

Any ideas, suggestions would be appreciated. I am curious to see what others do. I have some time to tweak my setup and I will use different ones for my different race distances (Sprint, Oly, 70.3).

Thanks, in advance.

***Note, my profile pic shows my setup. However, in this race I put tools in one of the bottles behind the saddle so you don't see them in the picture, but you can see the empty space that I used for other races and am currently using for storage space.

Edited by Parkie 2014-04-23 10:14 AM


2014-04-23 10:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike

I just use a small saddle pack with a mini inflator, 2 CO2  cartridges, a spare tube, a patch kit and a mini multi-tool.

I carry it all the time, even in sprint races, if for no other reason to make sure I don't have a long walk home if I flat.  

I've only had one flat in a race.  Fortunately I was only a couple hundred yards from T2, so I jogged it in rather than taking the time to fix it.

Mark 

2014-04-23 12:33 PM
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I used to use a small tiny zipped pack behind my seat.

A pro-triathlete-friend recently taught me to just wrap my spare tubes tight and affix it up under the seat with some electrical tape. (Same for CO2.)

It's super quick to rip off and no zippers to fuss with.

I know it's not very high tech, but I was pleasantly surprised how it works out mid-race.



2014-04-23 12:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike

I have a tube and CO2 in a shrink-wrapped bag and two tire levers around it, all under the seat.





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2014-04-23 1:02 PM
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i carry 1 tube and all my co2's and all my tools in my aero box on back of my bike. then I tape a extra tube under the seat. during a sprint i only carry 1 tube and 1 co2
2014-04-23 1:21 PM
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For short races or TTs where I don't need to eat anything on the bike, I use my bento box to store the flat kit.  For longer races I stuff one tube and CO2 under the seat like Brian pictured above, and I also carry another tube/CO2 in my rear tri top pocket that's in a ziplock bag.  It only takes 2 seconds to stuff it back there in T1 and remove it in T2.  



2014-04-23 1:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
I have a timbuk2 bag (medium) under my saddle. In it, I carry two tubes, two CO2 + nozzle, multi tool, and two tire levers.

I'm not going to win a race...at least not any time soon. So I like to have everything on me at all times just in case.

Also, the medium size bag fits really well on my bike and stores a lot. On training rides I can store my iPhone, ID, credit card, and cash in it as well.
2014-04-23 3:50 PM
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I have all items stored in a frame mounted Torhan's VR bottle.  They have a cut line on the bottle as a guide for cutting it.  I have 2 tubes, 2 HD levels, 2 CO2 cartridges and the CO2 dispenser head in there.  The DSP bento box is for nutrition, keys, ID, etc.

 

2014-04-24 11:34 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
I have a bento box/pod/whatever on my top tube. Got it on trisports.com for $25.
2014-04-24 4:05 PM
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1 tube, 1 tire tool, 1 Co2 in a baggy in my jersey pocket
2014-04-24 4:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly

I have a tube and CO2 in a shrink-wrapped bag and two tire levers around it, all under the seat.




This is what I do for tri's (except I never though about shrink-wrapping! Great idea!). I've mostly been bike racing lately and don't carry anything for TT's. Nekkid.


2014-04-24 5:04 PM
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I just have a saddle bag under my seat, I always carry 2 tubes, 2 co2 and adapter, and levers. I also throw my wallet, keys and phone in there a lot of time. On race day I might put some extra nutrition in there.
2014-04-24 7:17 PM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
Originally posted by Donto

I have all items stored in a frame mounted Torhan's VR bottle.  They have a cut line on the bottle as a guide for cutting it.  I have 2 tubes, 2 HD levels, 2 CO2 cartridges and the CO2 dispenser head in there.  The DSP bento box is for nutrition, keys, ID, etc.

 




X2 on the Torhans VR bottle. I love not having the saddlebag anymore.
It makes for an all around cleaner setup.
2014-04-24 11:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
I'll take a picture of it tomorrow when I'm out with the bike.... I just use black electrical tape and wrap up a tube with a Co2 canister and a tire lever and shove it under the seat. If I need more tubes for the race I can do some adjusting and put 2 under the seat.
2014-04-25 7:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
On my tribike my setup is simple:

Single bottle mounted horizontally on the aerobars - generally will have some type of sports drink
Bento box - CO2 and chuck, levers, tube, $5 bill, maybe a gel

If I were racing or training longer than a single bottle would permit, I would either add a cage and bottle to my downtube or a Specialized Aero bottle on the frame and a single cage behind the seat.

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2014-04-25 7:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike

I have a Speed Concept so the draft box holds all that for me.



2014-04-25 9:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike
Thanks for all the input everyone! I especially like the pics.

I really like the under the seat idea. I think I am going to be working with a lot of electrical take and some creative packaging (shrink wrap) to get it in there. One thing I will also look at is my CO2 needs. The head on the tool is a bit large, but maybe I can find a more compact model.

Thanks again all!
2014-04-25 9:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Storing Tubes/Tools on the Bike

Originally posted by Parkie Thanks for all the input everyone! I especially like the pics. I really like the under the seat idea. I think I am going to be working with a lot of electrical take and some creative packaging (shrink wrap) to get it in there. One thing I will also look at is my CO2 needs. The head on the tool is a bit large, but maybe I can find a more compact model. Thanks again all!

I didn't mention it in my post, but I also have a bento box. Not everything fits under the seat. I keep an extra CO2 in there and a multitool, credit card, and some money when I'm not racing. Also a tube of electrolyte tabs. You can't imagine how much they've come in handy when you're on a long ride and the sun starts baking.

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