who DOESN'T use a saddle bag on summer bike

[Slim]

I've got a Trek bottle pack thingy with the usual puncture stuff in (CO2 instead of a pump). It's got enough space left over for keys, cards, etc. The phone goes in a reachable pocket. There's a long zip down one side so it opens wide enough to get to everything easily.

It fits in one of the bottle cages so the weight is kept low on the bike.


Just had a quick look on the 'net.......


http://www.ultimateoutdoors.co.uk/item/Brand_trek-waterbottle-softshell-pack_0_0_26363_1.html

 

[Plax]

I do have a Carradice saddle bag I use if I want to take spare clothes or anything else with me but it's such a pain in the arse to fit/remove.

That's why I have one of these;
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle
I've got an additonal block so I can swop it between my bikes. One of my best buys, particularly as the hybrid doesn't have fixings for a rack. I've developed the art of getting everything but the kitchen sink in my barley with careful packing.

On short leisure rides I've started just to put a puncture repair kit and tyre levers in the back pockets of my cycling top (both bikes have frame fit pumps) rather than drag out a half empty saddle bag.

 

[Noodley]

do you get mechanics running to your rescue in sportives if you get a puncture noodley?

So I am told...

The only time I have left home without anything for repair was a couple of months ago when I set off for a short ride to the pub on fixed. It was the first ride on a built up frame and I said to Mrs Noodley that I wouldn't bother taking anything as it was only 5 miles and I had never had a flat when cycling to the pub.....guess what?

 

[MacB]

Started out with topeak saddle wedges but currently switched to a rack pack. Went with a low level one(it does expand upwards if needed) and probably carry more than most.

2 x tubes, gilet and waterproof, multitool, leatherman multitool, 3 powerlinks, chaintool, couple of those sticky on heat pads, woolly hat, spare gloves, spare batteries, spare laces, surgical gloves, puncture repair kit, tyre levers, instant puncture patches, lights if not on bike, 2 cereal bars, mobile, wallet, keys and fags. On the night run I also had a large bag of cookies and my Altura nightvision jacket in there. Could probably have fitted in one more top and some more odds and ends. Pump is a frame one on the bike, with standard shraeder adapter and the widget to convert to presta.

If I'm not wanting to travel light then I'll add one or two panniers

 

[lazyfatgit]

Generally just chuck on a pannier, so i can carry an exta layer and a lock, although i do have a small wedge with just a spare tube, repair kit, multitool and tyre levers, if i'm travelling light.

 

[bonj2]

Started out with topeak saddle wedges but currently switched to a rack pack. Went with a low level one(it does expand upwards if needed) and probably carry more than most.

2 x tubes, gilet and waterproof, multitool, leatherman multitool, 3 powerlinks, chaintool, couple of those sticky on heat pads, woolly hat, spare gloves, spare batteries, spare laces, surgical gloves, puncture repair kit, tyre levers, instant puncture patches, lights if not on bike, 2 cereal bars, mobile, wallet, keys and fags. On the night run I also had a large bag of cookies and my Altura nightvision jacket in there. Could probably have fitted in one more top and some more odds and ends. Pump is a frame one on the bike, with standard shraeder adapter and the widget to convert to presta.

If I'm not wanting to travel light then I'll add one or two panniers

FAGS?! call yourself a cyclist?

 

[tyred]

FAGS?! call yourself a cyclist?

Got a problem with smokers? It's discrimination

 

[bonj2]

Got a problem with smokers? It's discrimination

smoking is even worse if you're then using your lungs fully by cardiovascular exercise like cycling as the smoke is getting even further down.

 

[snorri]

I never leave home without a pair of panniers on the back. You just never know when you are going to come across some fresh roadkill.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I never leave home without a pair of panniers on the back. You just never know when you are going to come across some fresh roadkill.

Absolutely, whip-out the old primus and cook it while it's still twitching!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Absolutely, whip-out the old primus and cook it while it's still twitching!

Mmmmm - fried badger!!

 

[goo_mason]

Medium wedge-pack containing puncture repair kit, 2 x spare tubes, Topeak Hex multitool, CO2 inflator (which is in addition to the pump I have attached to the frame), Skabs, couple of twist-ties and a zip-tie for bodge-jobs, set of tyre-levers.

 

[peanut]

tiny wedge bag with one tightly rolled lightweight tube, mini puncture kit,2x allen keys ,mini philips, tiny cell fone and thats about it.
Have made a good tool box out of a spare bottle once by cutting the top off and taping it back on.You can pack lots in a bottle including a windproof

 

[Radius]

I use a large Topeak Aero-wedge, and I'm really glad I got it. I can put my wallet, spare batteries (if needed), tyre lever, p*ncture repair kit, front light, 6 cereal bar thingies, and a banana in there, and it doesn't take up much space because of the 'wedge' shape. in fact, now I think my bike looks funny without it (I have a fair amount of seatpost showing). It also has a little clip on the back you can attach a rear light to (brilliant!), and elastic straps on the bottom to attach a mini pump (even more brilliant!).
Very useful to me...

 

[Dayvo]

Mmmmm - fried badger!!

A bloody beaver makes for a tasty snack!