What do you all have in your everyday carry kit?
I have a multitool, mini pump, patch kit, and tire levers.
Found out the hard way last week that I should carry a tube.
What do you all have in your everyday carry kit?
I have a multitool, mini pump, patch kit, and tire levers.
Found out the hard way last week that I should carry a tube.
Originally posted by max_boost
Hey baller, any problem money can solve is no problem at all. Don't sweat it.
Patch kit never made sense to me, as its just as easy to switch out the tubeThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I carry multitool, mini-pump, yellow tire lever (https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5002-4...tik-Tire-Lever best thing ever), and a tube.
Does a patch kit actually breath new life into a punctured tube, or is it a bandaid to get you home?
Multitool, tire lever (probably should get 2 or better set), inner tube and 2 16g co2.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Got a flat couple weeks back, 15mins to switch out inner tube for a pretty much noob in biking.
What if you swap the tube and puncture the new one? Patches are always good to have just in case.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I have at least 2 tubes at home, and I work dowtown, so if spare tube is used, just drop by MEC for a new spare.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Just moving this to its own thread cause I think it's a good enough topic to have as a separate discussion. I often thought about this myself.
I know I'm playing with fire, but I carry: nothing.
I really should put together something, at the very least for long rides. Over the winter, I had to walk my bike home from work cause my crank arm came off. If I had my multitool with me, a 2 minute fix could have saved me an hour long walk.
Do those little CO2 canisters help at all? Or am I better off getting a mini pump? I'd like to put something together that's compact.
I've been riding on a patched tire for weeks with no problems. Where I messed up is I tore the valve stem when I was topping up my tire with my hand pump.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I figured tube is only good for one fix whereas patch kit is good for multiple, should I have that bad luck. I also have 2 bikes that use different size tubes, so didn't want to carry both or keep switching back and forth.
Originally posted by max_boost
Hey baller, any problem money can solve is no problem at all. Don't sweat it.
I'm not referring to having a replacement tube after the ride but to more than one puncture. I have had multiple punctures on one ride...so a single tube and nothing else wouldn't be enough.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Guess i should get a patch kit. good points guys. I blew 3 tubes up last year and they just went straight into the trash and replaced...Can you get the patched ones up to 80+ psi?
what do you put on the bag underneath your saddle, all food?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I thought you have started carrying multi-tool after that haha
on both bikes I have a spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool and a mini pump.
if I know I'm riding long, then I'll carry a patch kit with me or extra tube.
couple of things to take into consideration though IMO
-spare tubes takes more space and more expensive than patch kit
-patch kit takes longer to apply than spare tubes
-if you ride tubeless then bring 1 spare tube or 2 if you're racing/long distance riding
-smaller pump takes less space but takes longer to inflate
-larger pump takes more space/heavier but faster to inflate
-make sure that your pump works for your tire valve and pressure
couple of months ago, I had 2 punctures on the front and 1 on the rear, cheaper to patch them than having to buy 3 tubes.
growing up I remember seeing one of my bike tires with over 6 patches applied lol.
park tool patch kit from MEC is pretty inexpensive too
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5048-2...zing-Patch-Kit
but of course if you're not in a hurry then in reality all you need is a cellphone and just call a friend/SO
edit:
bought this saddle bag on both bikes, the multi-tool is not the best but works fine on commuter bike and bought a smaller/lighter one for the road bike
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01DKC1SK0
I also have an ass saver on the road bike
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5048-1...lding-Mudguard
Last edited by taemo; 07-04-2017 at 01:48 PM.
My keys, phone, wallet, and wads of fast food napkins in case I have to put my chain back on and wipe my hands hahahaThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I was carrying it for a bit in my backpack, but once it started getting hot I went with a lighter draw string bag. I guess I could carry the multi tool in there too hahaha
3 co2 lined up end to end is about the size of a mini-pump. But side by side, they can be stored with the whole kit inside a saddle bag.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It's about being ready in seconds instead of minutes.
Trade off is cost at about $1-$2 per canister and almost 0 re usability like a pump. Cost more for 25g mountain bike ones. And it may deflate a bit overtime, so make sure to get yourself to a pump to top up.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ansell-Vi...100ct/13378664This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Keep a pair or 2 in there, much less room than napkins and keep your hands clean.
Also handy when you want to murder some motorist and leave no trace.
Last edited by Xtrema; 07-04-2017 at 02:31 PM.
I carry 2 tubes, tire levers, and a mini pump on my frame. Multi tool weighs too much!
All the food goes into the jersey.
asians man!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
why spend 8$ when you can grab free napkins from any fast food joints
Do you leave it all on your bike when you lock up? I'm paranoid of people taking anything that's not bolted down, so everything goes into a backpack for commuting (hence the aversion to carrying 2 types of tubes or switching back and forth).This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
This is an awesome idea, totally doing this.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Originally posted by max_boost
Hey baller, any problem money can solve is no problem at all. Don't sweat it.
That will always the risk with bikes. You can't lock everything down.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Bell, lights, saddle bag, at least one of the wheel will always be free for the taking.
And if they really want it, angle grinder and 5-10mins and the whole bike is theirs regardless what lock you use.
fortunately the work building has a bike storage and no one bothers stealing from others.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I still lock the bike but leave the saddle bag, pump and water bottle in the bike.
when I was still parking outside then I would take off my lights and water bottle
also prior to this year I never bothered carrying a pump, multi-tool or spare tubes
this, especially if you have quick release wheels then ideally you should chain them too.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I was at the MEC on Sunday and a guy was buying a new seatpost and saddle as someone stole his because he had a quick release.
That's $8.92 USD man. That's like $11.50 at today's exchange rate!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Joking aside, that's not a terrible idea. And in keeping with the cheap Asian theme, my sister works in a kitchen so I'll just get her to jack me a bunch hahaha
Actually, that's the reason why I don't keep my multi-tool or anything in my saddle bag anymore, other than the fast food napkins. My condo has a bike room and it was broken into a few times a couple years back. My bike wasn't stolen, but they took everything I left in the bag, including my first multi-tool. Those fuckers even took my gloves. Who the hell would want someone's smelly biking gloves?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
two spare tubes
multi tool
patch kit
air pump
random snacks
all in my camel bak MULE 3 liters of water.
MTB though, space for spare clothes and what not.
I lock down anything that's quick release or take it with me. If someone wants to stand around for 2-3 minutes with a screwdriver to take my seat, bell, or rear light, then I can't really stop them... but I lock up in a secure parkade at work and rarely outdoors for more than an hour.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
But a multitool, tubes and levers in a saddlebag just seems too easy for an opportunistic thief / bored kids.
Originally posted by max_boost
Hey baller, any problem money can solve is no problem at all. Don't sweat it.