Carrying spare tube, and puncture stuff

[cosmicbike]

Pretty much what everyone else uses. I have a Topeak saddle bag with spare tube, levers, repair kit and multitool, and frame mounted pump/mini pump (depending on the bike). Topeak sell spare saddle clips so the bag gets moved onto the bike being used. Phone etc get stuffed in the jersey. I don't get any rattles from the saddle bag, probably because everything is wedged in so tight..

 

[oiljam]

Topeak micro saddle bag for me. Only big enough for one tube not two with multi tool, levers, gloves and patches

 

[MacB]

You could try a small framebag, either one designed for a triangular fit or one that just fits under the top tube. Velcro on and off, can take a pump and everything else you could want.

 

[nickyboy]

Oh bugger-phone too.

Bought a phone case that protects the phone and also has room for cr cards and the emergency tenner.

 

[4F]

Bought a phone case that protects the phone and also has room for cr cards and the emergency tenner.

Yep I bought some of those too, 63p for 75

 

[fossyant]

If you want a handy sized bag for your bits, that fits in the pocket, take a look on ebay for neoprene camera lens holder/bags. Only a couple of quid. I carry 2 tubes, two tyre levers, multi tool and a puncture kit containing a quick chain link, a couple of cable ties and a piece of sandpaper (handy as a tyre boot if the tyre splits). All this pops in the bag, and in my pocket.

 

[VamP]

Saddle bags look yucky you might as well have mudguards

 

[Globalti]

You could try a small framebag, either one designed for a triangular fit or one that just fits under the top tube. Velcro on and off, can take a pump and everything else you could want.

Noooooo! The bag will fret and rub your lovely paint.

 

[jonnysnorocket]

I use a trailer with a spitfire petrol 240v generator in, a couple of 110 transformers, 6'' & 10" angle grinders , a mig welder, tig welder, theodolite, tube of silicone sealant, double extender ladder, tile cutter, cement mixer and a cable tie!

 

[goo_mason]

Topeak waterproof saddlebag, with puncture repair kit, tyre levers, spare innertube, spare powerlink for the chain, multitool, CO2 inflator & spare CO2 canisters. Never rattles at all!

I have a pump, spare gear cable, tool for getting tough tyres back on the wheel rims, spare seatpost clamp, two more spare innertubes, 2nd repair kit, spare multitool, cash, mobile, bandages, plasters, antiseptic cream, handwipes and Sudocreme and my packed lunch in my rucksack (a pretty small Deuter Race EXP Air)!

That way, if I pop out for a short ride without my rucksack, I have enough kit on me to get me going again. (I've had a number of gear cables and seatpost clamp bolts go on me over the years, hence the reason I carry spares!!). I keep more in my rucksack as I have it on every day during my 20-mile round trip to-and-from work, where there's more time for things to go wrong (and further to walk to get home / get help).

 

[mattobrien]

Yep I bought some of those too, 63p for 75

63p, for only 75. Bet you felt had by the time you got home...

 

[rams1de]

Saddle bags look yucky you might as well have mudguards

Topeak Aero Wedge AND mudguards for utilitarian chic

 

[HLaB]

Found the p'ture repair kit glue was always ruptured or solid when I came to use it and that was always indoors so I decided to carry more spare tubes.

 

[400bhp]

If you want a handy sized bag for your bits, that fits in the pocket, take a look on ebay for neoprene camera lens holder/bags. Only a couple of quid. I carry 2 tubes, two tyre levers, multi tool and a puncture kit containing a quick chain link, a couple of cable ties and a piece of sandpaper (handy as a tyre boot if the tyre splits). All this pops in the bag, and in my pocket.

Why do you carry that in your car?

 

[gavroche]

I wedge the saddle bag in the downtube bottle holder leaving the under saddle free. Phone, reading glasses tube of sealant in back pockets. Always forget to carry money but take my bus pass. ( Can you take your bike on buses?)