opinions on some bits and bobs

[young Ed]

putting together a saddle bag for a road bike, thinking of these various bits and pieces
Tubes:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-narrow-road-inner-tubes-2-pack-1/

bag itself:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-large-saddle-gba/

pump:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-hv-drive-abs-pump/
b
multi tool:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-professional-7-in-1-multi-tool/

anything else i need? any of the above i don't need or should change for something else?
Cheers Ed

 

[simon.r]

Chain tool? Cheap and decent quality multi tool inc chain tool: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOOO11IN1/on-one-11-in-1-multitool

Edit - tubes cheaper on px website as well.

 

[winjim]

Those tubes are no good without a set of tyre levers. Maybe also some glueless patches just in case?

 

[Drago]

Multi tool, you want the Topeak Mini 9, the bestest mini multi out there.

 

[young Ed]

will have a look at glueless patches, and as for tyre levers i can either change with just my hands or we have a spare set laying about at home already
just checking out Topeak mini 9 now and same with PX
Cheers Ed

 

[winjim]

You can certainly get a better multitool for not a lot more money. Those large Topeak bags are indeed quite large. If it's just for tubes and tools you might be better with a smaller one. The large one you can probably fit your lunch in as well.

 

[young Ed]

You can certainly get a better multitool for not a lot more money. Those large Topeak bags are indeed quite large. If it's just for tubes and tools you might be better with a smaller one. The large one you can probably fit your lunch in as well.

bag will need to hold:

1 or maybe 2X tubes
1Xmulti tool posted by @Drago
maybe pump in OP
an apple and/or banana and/or snack bars and sometimes a sandwich or two
nokia brick (smaller and lighter but thicker than an iphone for example)
cable combination lock
compact camera
very compact rain jacket preferably but not essential
not sure what else, that might be it?

all without the seems or zips being at risk
Cheers Ed

 

[screenman]

For me it has to be C02

 

[jefmcg]

I think you have picked the wrong pump. With Lenzyme HV is high volume, for MTB. You want the HP model.

 

[young Ed]

I think you have picked the wrong pump. With Lenzyme HV is high volume, for MTB. You want the HP model.

the hv does 90 psi, is that not enough to get me home where i can then fill up to full pressure? or do i just spend the extra few quid and get the HP?
Cheers Ed

 

[screenman]

Neither, you get a couple of cylinders. Also ride with somebody who has a pump just in case.

 

[jack smith]

Change a road tyre with your hands? You must have fingernails like crowbars haha anyway on a serious note

Pump
Levers
Chaintool/ allen keys YOU need so no need to bother with a multi tool if you only need 1 size of allen key
Glueless patches lezyne have been best for me as they are soft and dont take away the feel of your tube
Presta to schrader adaptor, to get air from mtb'ers or garage pumps
2 tubes
Some cash just incase

 

[jack smith]

Btw theres no way you can fit all that in your above post in a Topeak wedge ive got the largest version and that coudlnt fit a bannana nevermind a hand pump so be careful with dimensions

 

[screenman]

Also or Lidl carrier bag on the left side of your bars. That will give you more luggage space for very little weight gain.

 

[young Ed]

Neither, you get a couple of cylinders. Also ride with somebody who has a pump just in case.

if everyone thought like that then there would be no one with a pump to ride with, and most of my riding is lone
also i reckon i would end up using one or both cartridges and always forgetting to order more until i'm in the middle of no where in the pouring rain and dark with no phone signal and a flat!

also as a quick aside rather then starting a new thread,white, silver or black shimano m520 pedals for this bike (sorry for image sizes it is dictated by source rather than me )

Cheers Ed