What do you carry in your back pack?
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Out of interest..
I have a pump, plugs as I run tubeless, tool kit (basic one).
Got loads of bits at home and often wonder if I'm missing something to take whilst out on a ride.
Basic bits at home are chain tool (measuring for any stretch), sealant spray for for forks and seat..
What essentials do you carry / have ?
I have a pump, plugs as I run tubeless, tool kit (basic one).
Got loads of bits at home and often wonder if I'm missing something to take whilst out on a ride.
Basic bits at home are chain tool (measuring for any stretch), sealant spray for for forks and seat..
What essentials do you carry / have ?
I have all of the above on the bike with a OneUp EDC pump which has pump, tools, chain link, tyre plugs, pliers, levers etc. Great bit of kit and means I can go shorter rides with just a bottle of water on the bike rather than a backpack. I've squeezed in a tick remover too just in case.
The only other thing I carry is a spare tube even though I run tubeless. That's currently taking up the entirety of a tool bottle but I plan to replace with a small frame bag.
I used to carry all this stuff on my back but having it on the bike is much more comfortable for me.
The only other thing I carry is a spare tube even though I run tubeless. That's currently taking up the entirety of a tool bottle but I plan to replace with a small frame bag.
I used to carry all this stuff on my back but having it on the bike is much more comfortable for me.
The kitchen sink !
Other than water, I've got a basic first aid kit including a silver blanket, and aspirin (for heart attacks). Emergency snacks. Keys. Tube, spare quick link, patch kit (I'm not tubeless), assorted random tools, chamois cream, a whistle... usually a spare jumper/tshirt/gloves.... phone.... emergency £20....
It's a wonder I can cycle up any hills
Other than water, I've got a basic first aid kit including a silver blanket, and aspirin (for heart attacks). Emergency snacks. Keys. Tube, spare quick link, patch kit (I'm not tubeless), assorted random tools, chamois cream, a whistle... usually a spare jumper/tshirt/gloves.... phone.... emergency £20....
It's a wonder I can cycle up any hills
Ok I’m feeling a little inadequate now that people are talking about first aid kits.
But I have three bags attached to my EMTB all carried over from previous bikes over the years.
One under the seat that has metal tyre levers and a tube repair kit.
One under cross bar that has a multi tool and Allen keys as well as an inflator with three spare gas cylinders and a couple of schraeder valve converters.
One on the handlebars for my my phone so I can see maps when riding forest trails and where I keep the keys to the locks in case we stop anywhere on route.
I also have a lock coiled around the handlebar stem, a bottle rack and a small manual pump bolted to the same mount.
I do occasionally carry a backpack, but only if I know the weather may change and I need somewhere to put the extra layers.
But I have three bags attached to my EMTB all carried over from previous bikes over the years.
One under the seat that has metal tyre levers and a tube repair kit.
One under cross bar that has a multi tool and Allen keys as well as an inflator with three spare gas cylinders and a couple of schraeder valve converters.
One on the handlebars for my my phone so I can see maps when riding forest trails and where I keep the keys to the locks in case we stop anywhere on route.
I also have a lock coiled around the handlebar stem, a bottle rack and a small manual pump bolted to the same mount.
I do occasionally carry a backpack, but only if I know the weather may change and I need somewhere to put the extra layers.
I have hyperhidrosis so a backpack is a non-starter, it just gets way too sweaty with one.
So I use the internal frame storage for a c02 inflator, tyre levers, tubeless plug kit and a top bag to hold my phone and food / gels.
The bike also came with a frame bag which is massive, I could fit a spare tube, first aid kit, electrolyte tabs and a bag of haribo in there no problem. Saving that for a century ride next year though.
So I use the internal frame storage for a c02 inflator, tyre levers, tubeless plug kit and a top bag to hold my phone and food / gels.
The bike also came with a frame bag which is massive, I could fit a spare tube, first aid kit, electrolyte tabs and a bag of haribo in there no problem. Saving that for a century ride next year though.
Camelbak for longer rides; hydration bladder, waterproof jacket, pump, multi-tool that has levers, patches, plugs cables ties, sealant pouch and my phone.
Short rides, fidlock bottle on frame and a evoc hip bag for a few essentials. Pump, patches, plugs, multi-tool, sealant and phone.
Don't carry a tube anymore.
Short rides, fidlock bottle on frame and a evoc hip bag for a few essentials. Pump, patches, plugs, multi-tool, sealant and phone.
Don't carry a tube anymore.
Local MTB rides up to 40km each week, Oneup stem tool on bike in steerer.
Has everything including puncture / bacon strip tool.
One canister of air in pocket and adaptor plus a bottle of water, all on bike.
Longer rides camelbak with basically more water and food, plus the above.
I’ve run tubeless for years and had 3 punctures in the last 6, I stopped taking any pump for quite a while.
Has everything including puncture / bacon strip tool.
One canister of air in pocket and adaptor plus a bottle of water, all on bike.
Longer rides camelbak with basically more water and food, plus the above.
I’ve run tubeless for years and had 3 punctures in the last 6, I stopped taking any pump for quite a while.
Local rides which are never that far from civilisation: Oneup EDC pump with their tool inside along with a quick link and tubeless jabber. Phone in pocket, water bottle in cage. Anything I don't have tools/spares to fix then I'm calling a taxi.
Further afield or with my kids or groups: add a waist pack with small first aid kit, space blanket, emergency gel or sweets, couple more quick links for other chain sizes, mech hanger, tube patches, maybe a 26" tube (that will stretch to fit other MTB sizes in a pinch).
Proper all-day, middle of nowhere stuff: backpack with food etc and likely add some spare brake pads, inner gear/dropper cable, CO2, little bottle of sealant, tyre boot, zip ties, wrap of duct tape, multitool with pliers, knife, etc.
Further afield or with my kids or groups: add a waist pack with small first aid kit, space blanket, emergency gel or sweets, couple more quick links for other chain sizes, mech hanger, tube patches, maybe a 26" tube (that will stretch to fit other MTB sizes in a pinch).
Proper all-day, middle of nowhere stuff: backpack with food etc and likely add some spare brake pads, inner gear/dropper cable, CO2, little bottle of sealant, tyre boot, zip ties, wrap of duct tape, multitool with pliers, knife, etc.
Everything but the work stand!
Multi tool kit includes chain tool and tyre levers.
Mini magic link tool and spare links ( 40 years riding and suffered first chain failure last year)
Mini pump
Electric pump
CO2 pump. Inflating 2.6 inch tyres is hard work at my age.
Tie wraps
Tubeless repair kit.
Must say these tools have been used more on other riders bikes than mine!
Just bought new EVOC E-backpack which has a pocket for spare battery (3kg) not used it yet but all my bike buddies have bigger batteries so I'm often very close to the limit and I have run out twice recently so this will double my range.
Multi tool kit includes chain tool and tyre levers.
Mini magic link tool and spare links ( 40 years riding and suffered first chain failure last year)
Mini pump
Electric pump
CO2 pump. Inflating 2.6 inch tyres is hard work at my age.
Tie wraps
Tubeless repair kit.
Must say these tools have been used more on other riders bikes than mine!
Just bought new EVOC E-backpack which has a pocket for spare battery (3kg) not used it yet but all my bike buddies have bigger batteries so I'm often very close to the limit and I have run out twice recently so this will double my range.
leyorkie said:
Everything but the work stand!
Multi tool kit includes chain tool and tyre levers.
Mini magic link tool and spare links ( 40 years riding and suffered first chain failure last year)
Mini pump
Electric pump
CO2 pump. Inflating 2.6 inch tyres is hard work at my age.
Tie wraps
Tubeless repair kit.
Must say these tools have been used more on other riders bikes than mine!
Just bought new EVOC E-backpack which has a pocket for spare battery (3kg) not used it yet but all my bike buddies have bigger batteries so I'm often very close to the limit and I have run out twice recently so this will double my range.
Electric pump?? Multi tool kit includes chain tool and tyre levers.
Mini magic link tool and spare links ( 40 years riding and suffered first chain failure last year)
Mini pump
Electric pump
CO2 pump. Inflating 2.6 inch tyres is hard work at my age.
Tie wraps
Tubeless repair kit.
Must say these tools have been used more on other riders bikes than mine!
Just bought new EVOC E-backpack which has a pocket for spare battery (3kg) not used it yet but all my bike buddies have bigger batteries so I'm often very close to the limit and I have run out twice recently so this will double my range.
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