Storage Space

[Progressive]

Where do people keep their essentials when riding? I'm thinking a spare tube, mini pump, tyre levers, snacks, lock etc.

I don't like the idea of wearing a backpack all the time when riding and I don't like things fastened all over the frame. Is an under saddle bag my only option.

Any recomendations?

[anonymous-user]

saddlebag, you can get them in many sizes to suit. just use co2 cartridges rather than having to worry about where you put your pump.

[Progressive]

Never thought about CO2 cartridges. An expensive alternative?

[AyBee]

What riding are you doing? For road riding I have a mini pump on the frame and then on a short ride: Spare inner, Phone, Multitool, tyre levers and patches in my back pockets. Longer rides I use an under saddle bag for food etc.
Mountainbiking I use a camelbak.

[anonymous-user]

Progressive said:

Never thought about CO2 cartridges. An expensive alternative?

not really, once you have the pump (£10) cartridges are about £5 for 2 and a good quality mini pump that will last a few years is going to be about £25, if you puncture frequently i would say you are running the wrong pressures (or just really unlucky!) but its nice having everything in the saddlebag on the road.

[Progressive]

Might go for the saddle bag option. I'm just doing light XC / trail riding through local forest.

I'd like to have:-

Tube, levers, multi-tool, phone. That should fit in a larger saddle bag I'm guessing.

[markoc]

As an MTBer I used to hate the idea of riding with a rucksack on, and would stuff my pockets full of whatever I needed. However about 8 months ago I decided to take the plunge into camelbak ownership as I kept running out of water in my two bottles. I got a relatively small camelbak(1.5L) which I suspect is more roadie than MTB - and it fits so well you don't really notice it is there. Little pocket at the top for patches, multitool, sunglasses, keys and change - and a couple of pouches on the side that will take choc bar each. Mini pump mounted on the frame where the bottle cage would be. My waterproof top stuffs into its own pouch and clips on nicely. Job done.

I've not looked back. I can store the odds and sods I need to - and sipping every while keeps me better hydrated than stopping and slurping every hour or so.

[RRS_Staffs]

I recently ditched my Camelbak on the MTB

I can fit all I need in my jersey pockets as long as its a decent cycling jersey

Ive never really felt the need to carry 2l of water even on a big day out, plus theres always somewhere you can get a refill, and my bottle holds 750ml - and you can even get bigger

A mate went over the bars last year and pivoted over his backpack leading to a nasty sprain which could have been worse and this was the final straw

It actually feels quite liberating not wearing a backpack and Im enjoying not having a sweaty back!

On the road then obviously you get laughed at (joke) wearing a hydration system but honestly I carry all I need in my jersey or on the frame

Water bottle on bike
Tube
Puncture repair kit
Multi tool
CO2 and pump (Im a pessimist)
Phone
Money
Keys
UST repair kit on MTB
Gilet

[RobDickinson]

I have a tube & multitool/puncture repair in a saddlebag, pump fixed on the frame with the bottlerack.

On longer runs I take a camelpack with 3l of water and all the other gear, realy dont mind wearing it at all.

As for places filling up, hah, not back country NZ...

[TedMaul]

I found camelback (blowfish I think) great, not so bulky that they upset your balance, but big enough to store everything. I know a few friends who cant stand them, but its mainly the hydration bite valves, the actual pack is great.