Whats in Your Rucksack?

[Peter10]

After finally buying my bike (waiting for delivery) I have started to get some spares & accessories needed for the commute to and from work.

So far I have:

* I have got a good set of lights (as I finish work as late as 4am)
* Set of waterproofs
* Pump
* Puncture repair kit

Now I was thinking I need a few inner-tubes. I have no idea what to get, I have read that anything will do except the light/extra light ones. Can anyone recommend a cheap but good ones to go for? (700c)

Also, the bike I will be getting will probably have bog standard racing tyres, which will be the first thing I will upgrade (then the wheels later on). Any recommendation for some decent 700c tyres?


So what's in your rucksack?

 

[Keith Oates]

I would add a set of Allen Keys and a pair of Tyre Levers to the list and you should be set.

Spare tubes are also a must for me, but the size and make of tyres is up to you and the type of bike you're using.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

 

[hackbike 666]

My sandwiches and a pork pie as well as tools batteries and spare lights.Inner tubes.2 Pumps.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

If you're planning to carry inner-tubes, then leave the puncture repair kit out of the rucksack. You can replace tubes on the spot, then repair the punctured tube at your leisure at home.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Gold bullion that I've ...oh, already said to much!

 

[BentMikey]

If you're planning to carry inner-tubes, then leave the puncture repair kit out of the rucksack. You can replace tubes on the spot, then repair the punctured tube at your leisure at home.

You could, but I wouldn't, I'd take both. The repair kit is good if you run out of inner tubes, and the inner tubes are good if your current tube has a valve/tube separation. Besides, a repair kit is so small and light it's not worth leaving out.

 

[Simba]

In mine is

*Change of clothes
*Socks and underwear (in case I get soaked)
*Multi tool
*Tyre levers
*Puncture repair kit
*2 spare inner tubes
*Full finger gloves (in case its cold and wet)
*Bike lock

Bike pump is mounted on the downtube

 

[Jezston]

* Jeans
* Underpants
* Tshirt
* Pump
* Inner Tube

Tyre levers are for pussies. Pussies running Plusses!

 

[upsidedown]

I use Continental tubes, no idea if they're better than any others but they seem pretty good.
Latex gloves for tube changing.
Pack of 10 wet wipes because, well, you never know.
Cable ties.
Duct tape wrapped around pump handle.
Power links.
Topeak Alien multi-tool.

 

[Jezston]

Pack of 10 wet wipes because, well, you never know.

Brown trouser moments?

Latex gloves for tube changing.

Wait ... what?

 

[BrumJim]

I'm with the Latex gloves crew. Also a choccy bar for snacks.

 

[3tyretrackterry]

i am in a uniform job so i carry uniform, spare tube,repair kit pump am also lucky enuff to have good showers so a towel and underwear as well then there is a few odds and sods in the top pocket ie ID card, phone, loose change etc

 

[gaz]

Pump
2x inner tubes
2x tyre lever
Small tool kit
Latex gloves
Wet wipes
Shirt
Pants
Socks
Spairs for mudguard
Phone
Wallet
Keys
Memory sticks
Watch
Glasses
Potentially much more but that is what I carry on a daily basis.

 

[ianrauk]

*waits for Stuaff to post his 12kg Rucksack list*

 

[gaz]

*waits for Stuaff to post his 12kg Rucksack list*

Do you carry him on your bike?