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Minimal Gear for solo riding.....?
Why is it whenever I pack a bag for a days riding, I seem to end up with
a full bag? I reckon I must take loads of stuff I needn't, but can't think what. So what are your absolute essentials for a days solo ride? Mine goes something like this: Small rolled waterproof jacket Mini pump 1 Tube 1 Puncture kit Alien multi tool D lock and flexi cable if needed wallet and change mobile phone platypus first aid stuff pen compass map spare pair of socks empty carrier bag food Digicam Change of clothers if applicable. that's all I can think of and already my shoulders are concerned! -- Dnc |
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Doesnotcompute typed: spare pair of socks ??? Never once in all my cycling have I considered stopping to change socks. Tony -- "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." Mark Twain |
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Tony Raven must be edykated coz e writed:
In , Doesnotcompute typed: spare pair of socks ??? Never once in all my cycling have I considered stopping to change socks. Tony I can better that, I don't wear socks! -- Ian http://www.catrike.co.uk |
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"Doesnotcompute" wrote in message
... So what are your absolute essentials for a days solo ride? Change for a few beers at lunch time? |
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Doesnotcompute wrote:
Why is it whenever I pack a bag for a days riding, I seem to end up with a full bag? I reckon I must take loads of stuff I needn't, but can't think what. So what are your absolute essentials for a days solo ride? Mine goes something like this: Small rolled waterproof jacket Mini pump 1 Tube 1 Puncture kit Alien multi tool D lock and flexi cable if needed wallet and change mobile phone platypus first aid stuff pen compass map spare pair of socks empty carrier bag food Digicam Change of clothers if applicable. that's all I can think of and already my shoulders are concerned! Nah - 1 or 2 tubes, mobile, money in a seatpack. Bottles in the cages, pump on frame and jersey pockets full of food! -- -Alex ---------------------------------- http://alexpg.ath.cx:3353/cycling.php http://www.westerleycycling.org.uk ---------------------------------- |
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Sort out the absolute minimum you need, place it on the floor in front of
you - then take half of it ! -- Drop Dead if you want to reply personally Alex Graham wrote in message ... Doesnotcompute wrote: Why is it whenever I pack a bag for a days riding, I seem to end up with a full bag? I reckon I must take loads of stuff I needn't, but can't think what. So what are your absolute essentials for a days solo ride? |
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Showerproof jacket, armwarmers, money & cards, mobile phone, map, food,
allen keys, spare tube, puncture repair kit, chain splitter, tyre levers, spoke key -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Doesnotcompute wrote:
Why is it whenever I pack a bag for a days riding, I seem to end up with a full bag? I reckon I must take loads of stuff I needn't, but can't think what. So what are your absolute essentials for a days solo ride? Mine goes something like this: Here are my suggestions for what you could leave out or change: Small rolled waterproof jacket Won't need that most days Mini pump 1 Tube 1 Puncture kit Alien multi tool Compass Mini compass D lock and flexi cable if needed D lock is a big old weight to carry. A small cable lock will do for day rides when you're not expecting to leave bike long or in any risky places, and D lock could possibly be left at destination for commuting, etc. Some small extra emergency items I carry: - Park Tyre Boot - adhesive patch to fix a ripped tyre (not tube). - Presta to Schaeder valve adaptor (with o-ring) so garage compressor can be used if loose/break/forget pump. - Extra long limit screw for rear derailleur in case cable fails. /snip that's all I can think of and already my shoulders are concerned! How about putting more of the weight on the bike? Wedge bag? Saddle bag? Rack? Seatpost rack? D lock on frame not in bag? ~PB |
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Pete Biggs wrote:
Here are my suggestions for what you could leave out or change: Small rolled waterproof jacket Won't need that most days It's tiny and weightless - sno problem D lock and flexi cable if needed D lock is a big old weight to carry. A small cable lock will do for day rides when you're not expecting to leave bike long or in any risky places, and D lock could possibly be left at destination for commuting, etc. True, however I'd rather take nothing than a crap lock - it's worth too much to not use a decent lock. Also,with a Y shape frame, there's nowhere really safe enough for a cable only. Some small extra emergency items I carry: - Park Tyre Boot - adhesive patch to fix a ripped tyre (not tube). - Presta to Schaeder valve adaptor (with o-ring) so garage compressor can be used if loose/break/forget pump. - Extra long limit screw for rear derailleur in case cable fails. All noted - ta. How about putting more of the weight on the bike? Wedge bag? Saddle bag? Got a small saddle bag holding a tube, patch kit and Alien. Rack? Seatpost rack? D lock on frame not in bag? Again, with a Y shape frame, this all becomes slightly more difficult :/ Thanks for your input. -- Dnc |
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Doesnotcompute wrote:
Small rolled waterproof jacket Won't need that most days It's tiny and weightless - sno problem Nothing is weightless. I bet it weighs 150 to 250 grams. Every gram counts in the religion of the Weight Weenie :-) Seriously, attention to detail can end up making a difference if there are enough details. D lock is a big old weight to carry. A small cable lock will do for day rides when you're not expecting to leave bike long or in any risky places, and D lock could possibly be left at destination for commuting, etc. True, however I'd rather take nothing than a crap lock - it's worth too much to not use a decent lock. A good bike is spoiled by carrying a heavy lock for recreational cycling. My best bike is so expensive that I couldn't afford to replace it if I lost it -- can't even afford to insure it -- yet I just carry a small flimsy crappy cable lock on my day rides, and I bet many other people here also do the same thing (or even take no lock at all). That's the risk we take. I reckon the risk is very small when leaving bike at a garage when buying a drink, for example - although I can understand wanting more security in certain other situations. Admittedly, it makes more difference on a lightweight roadbike than on a mountain bike. Also,with a Y shape frame, there's nowhere really safe enough for a cable only. There are always ways securing any bike with a cable lock - even if not *completely* safe. Anti-theft wheel skewers help - usually some on eBay. I'm pleased with the TranzX ones I got. Note. Some take ordinary allen keys, some take a special five-sided key, and I think some posh ones (Kryptonite?) use proper unique keys. ~PB |
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