What's the strangest thing you pack on a ride?

[Boris Bajic]

I always carry a spare frame for my bicycle. A lot of people pack a spare everything-else, but ignore the possibility of frame failure.

Usually this bulky item would add greatly to the weight and compromise the handling of the bicycle.

To counteract this negative impact, I remove all the cycleparts from the 'main' frame and attach them to my spare frame.

I then leave my 'main' frame in the garage with all my other spare parts.

I've been doing this for over a decade and have yet to have to carry out roadside repairs on a frame.

I recommend this.

I also recommend curry sauce on tutti frutti ice-cream.

 

[ColinJ]

I always carry a spare frame for my bicycle. A lot of people pack a spare everything-else, but ignoe the possibility of frame failure.

It is also important to carry a spare pair of forks ...

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Have you guys been smoking something?

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Ear plugs, which I use if it rains. My lug-holes don't drain properly leaving me partially deaf when lots of water gets into them.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

It is also important to carry a spare pair of forks ...

Agreed:

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Cable ties of assorted lengths - they can fix a multitude of problems and weigh next to nothing.


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[ColinJ]

Have you guys been smoking something?

I was taking part in the Spring into the Dales audax event and saw the owner of that bike walking along with it. I stopped to see if I could offer assistance ...

ColinJ: "Is there anything I can do to help you?"

'Forked' bike owner: "Not unless you are carrying a spare set of forks in your bag!"

ColinJ: "Sorry?"

'Forked' bike owner: "Not unless you are carrying a spare set of forks in your bag!"

ColinJ: "Sorry, I don't get you!"

'Forked' bike owner turned his handlebars and pointed at the back of his 'forked' forks ...

ColinJ: "Oops - I get you now!"

(Pause)

ColinJ: "I've got to get a picture of that! Would you mind?"

'Forked' bike owner: "Be my guest!"

 

[Jimmy Doug]

How the fork did that happen?

 

[defy-one]

Whats the best mini pump for the saddle bag?

 

[Thomk]

Chess set(s)

 

[Banjo]

I heard of a guy on an Audax bought a sack of coal and used the receipt to validate that control point .Didnt say on the receipt if it was to be delivered or if he strapped it to the bike somehow.