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2014-07-25 9:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Carrying bike tools, tubes, CO2 in bike shirt vs. bike bag

Originally posted by audiojan Do you truly need all that on a ride? Single tube, single Co2 and a single tire lever is pretty much all I bring. Easily fits in the smallest of bags under my saddle. On my road bike, I only have a single can of Hutchinson FastAir (since I ride tubeless, that's really all I need). Cellphone, a couple of gels and an energy bar fits easily in the back pocket. Absolutely no MP3 for obvious reasons.

Figured I'd get at least one...

I think the multi-tool is as critical as any of the other items as things can come loose or need adjusting... Whether it be my bike or others I'm riding with or come upon out on the road...

 



2014-07-25 10:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Carrying bike tools, tubes, CO2 in bike shirt vs. bike bag

Originally posted by TriMike

Originally posted by audiojan Do you truly need all that on a ride? Single tube, single Co2 and a single tire lever is pretty much all I bring. Easily fits in the smallest of bags under my saddle. On my road bike, I only have a single can of Hutchinson FastAir (since I ride tubeless, that's really all I need). Cellphone, a couple of gels and an energy bar fits easily in the back pocket. Absolutely no MP3 for obvious reasons.

Figured I'd get at least one...

I think the multi-tool is as critical as any of the other items as things can come loose or need adjusting... Whether it be my bike or others I'm riding with or come upon out on the road...

 

Agreed^^

That is the main reason I have to use a bigger bag rather than the very small under seat bags. I like to have my multi tool with me. Has come in handy on many rides both for my bike and my buddies. Nice to be able to make small adjustments to my position when needed as well. 

2014-07-25 12:21 PM
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I hate seat bags, aesthetic atrocity. Rides under a couple hours I carry one CO2, one lever and one tube, all rolled up in a ziplock and in my jersey pocket. Longer rides I'll toss in a small patch kit and another CO2. If I need more than that then there's usually always someone on the road or I can always phone a friend. 

2014-07-25 12:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Carrying bike tools, tubes, CO2 in bike shirt vs. bike bag

Thanks for the feedback. 

I ended up ordering a sticky pod (thanks strawdog for the tip & link) and am quick optimistic this will be my solution.  It bridges both worlds, no bike bag yet an organized location for all the items I deem necessary to take out on the bike and it fits in standard jersey pockets...

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2014-07-25 1:32 PM
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I have a saddle bag and I have a can of pit stop duct taped to it.  Quite frankly I don't care how I look to other riders.  I'm on a tri bike anyway so the roadies already hate me.  I'm not buying a road bike to look cool. I have to ride by myself 99.9% of the time. I'm single and I have no one looking for me to come home and no one to call if something happens.  F*** em if they don't like the look,  I have what I need in case of an emergency. Tube, CO2 levers, wrenches and pit stop in/on the bag

2014-07-25 2:46 PM
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I use a pretty big saddle bad.  2 tubes, multi tool, 3 CO2, inflator, mini pump, lever, and a spare master link.  I've had a few rides where I've either flattted on two separate instances or simply hit a big pot hole I didn't see and double flatted both tires at the same time.  The weight or the looks don't bother me...I'm out there with the purpose of riding.  If I was easily willing to quit my ride due to a second flat...well...I probably wouldn't ride in the first place.

 



2014-07-25 3:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Carrying bike tools, tubes, CO2 in bike shirt vs. bike bag
Originally posted by Socks

I have a saddle bag and I have a can of pit stop duct taped to it.  Quite frankly I don't care how I look to other riders.  I'm on a tri bike anyway so the roadies already hate me.  I'm not buying a road bike to look cool. I have to ride by myself 99.9% of the time. I'm single and I have no one looking for me to come home and no one to call if something happens.  F*** em if they don't like the look,  I have what I need in case of an emergency. Tube, CO2 levers, wrenches and pit stop in/on the bag




You can look cool on a tri bike. But that involves not wearing all that silly compression stuff and the aero helmet when out on training rides. It also means leaving the between the bar hydration at home. I think I look quite good on my tri bike.



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2014-07-30 9:42 AM
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Ok, I may show my ignorance, but why is this such a big deal? I have a "bag" that is 6" long, 4 inches wide and 4 inches high. I don't notice it, looks like part of my seat and cant imagine it causes air flow issues. Maybe if you are trying to podium it would matter, but for the vast majority of people, I cant imagine this is a big deal.
2014-07-30 10:01 AM
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Originally posted by hessma

Ok, I may show my ignorance, but why is this such a big deal? I have a "bag" that is 6" long, 4 inches wide and 4 inches high. I don't notice it, looks like part of my seat and cant imagine it causes air flow issues. Maybe if you are trying to podium it would matter, but for the vast majority of people, I cant imagine this is a big deal.

Exactly. It's NOT a big deal.
2014-07-30 10:23 AM
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I carry a tube, 1 Pedros lever, and a CO2 with small adapter in a very small under-seat bag. I do swap it between two bikes, but it's quick.  It fits pretty snugly under the seat.

The rest of the stuff  varies based on ride length - so that goes either in my pockets or in a bento box on the top tube.  But for a training loop from home, all I need is to pump tires and go.

Anyway, my jersey is formfitting/aero and therefore I can't fit in anything extra without it pulling weird

2014-07-30 10:54 AM
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Just wanted to add. Be sure and throw in a $1 bill no matter how you carry your stuff. They work great for booting a torn tire enough to get you home. I tore a tire this Spring at a TT night 10 miles from home. One of my riding buddies had a dollar he gave me to boot my tire, worked great to get me home. 



2014-07-30 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by hessma Ok, I may show my ignorance, but why is this such a big deal? I have a "bag" that is 6" long, 4 inches wide and 4 inches high. I don't notice it, looks like part of my seat and cant imagine it causes air flow issues. Maybe if you are trying to podium it would matter, but for the vast majority of people, I cant imagine this is a big deal.

I don't think anyone has made a big deal about this.  I posted the question to see what others do.  Honestly I think from this forum and cyclists I know personally, a lot of the "division" is along the lines of triathletes and cyclists.  Meaning roadies tend to be more likely to stow their stuff in pockets, triathletes tend to package it up etc...

Obviously generalizing but it's not that far off...

As an update, my sticky pod arrived the other day and worked great...

 

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