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mark1989 04 Jan 18:50  

Joined: 26 Oct 2009

Posts: 35

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My Profile 		I've got a Ortlieb Mud Racer Small Saddle Bag from wiggle for just over £20, trying to work out what to fill it with.

guessing an innertube, small multitool, £10 incase I need a beer on route anytime and a cliff bar.

Any other good ideas?

Mark1989

My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Burton Latimer to Desborough Loop
Demon 05 Jan 17:03  

Joined: 23 Aug 2009

Posts: 29

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My Profile 		Hi Mark

I always take all of the above and also a small first aid kit and my trusty Swiss Army knife.

My Latest Route: May 2010 Circular round Isle Of Anglesey

dudley 05 Jan 17:48  

Joined: 16 Jan 2009

Posts: 498

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My Profile 		I have:
1 x Inner tube
CO2 nozzle head
3 x CO2 cannisters
small self adhesive style repair kit
£10 beer token
multitool

My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

krazykayaker 05 Jan 20:15  

Joined: 20 Apr 2009

Posts: 111

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My Profile 		Spare tube,
Tyre levers,
Swiss army knife,
£5.00 just in case money
&
Not applicable to everyone but i carry a couple of spare contact lenses

My Latest Route: Jan 2010 Corley Circular via Fillongley and Ash Green

tonythegreek 06 Jan 13:20  

Joined: 08 Oct 2008

Posts: 45

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My Profile 		hi chaps
i take spare inner tubes x2
tyre levers
spare cable for gears
mobile phone
small tool set
and sometimes a spare t shirt/base layer nothing like dry clothing especially if you have to stop for some time


My Latest Route: Apr 2009 New Hartley Circular via Seaton Burn

boardman-comp 12 Jan 10:29  

Joined: 12 Jan 2010

Posts: 3

Bike:

1 spare inner tube;
co2 nozzle
2-3 co2 cannisters
spare sram link
4-5 spare links
2 tyre levers
few zip ties
few quid in change
allenkeys.no need for a multi tool theses days.as theres no nuts on bike.
v small screwdriver for gears
v small puncture outfit
computer-pickup batteries-very annoying if your batteries run out
link splitter
spoke key
valve adapter.


ArthurScrimshaw 12 Jan 12:11  

Joined: 16 Oct 2009

Posts: 20

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My Profile 		Normal (?!) in backpack for winter daily work commute

Inner tubes - 1x700, 1x26 as use two bikes (not at the same time!)
Puncture kit (plus Park self adhesive patches)
Tyre Levers
Multi tool
Mini pump
Extra layers
Overshoes
Waterproof trousers
Headtorch (ever tried fixing a puncture on an unlit road?)
Money
Phone

plus work clothes and lunch.




My Latest Route: Oct 2009 Binsted to Whiteways and Bignor Hill Loop

Benno68 17 Jan 20:52  

Joined: 17 Jan 2010

Posts: 4

Bike:

3 tubes, tyre levers, spoke key, small pliers, Alien Multi Tool, mobile phone, ID, 2 x chain links and some money. My pump is fixed to the bike.




darking 11 Mar 09:08  

Joined: 05 Nov 2009

Posts: 19

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My Profile 		Since I am self employed and riding a Brompton folding bike with front and back carrier , I carry a multifunction electrical tester, set of hand tools and pads of certificates and reports.Who needs a van?


giant brass 1997 16 Mar 19:08  

Joined: 16 Mar 2010

Posts: 4

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I see your a climber I'm a keen climber myself I competed in the BRYCS for the first time last year I finished 5TH in Scotland


HeyWayne 19 Mar 10:51  

Joined: 19 Mar 2010

Posts: 6

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Fresh air at the moment - but that'll change soon enough.


willo12 02 Apr 19:18  

Joined: 14 Mar 2010

Posts: 8

Bike:

Tyre levers
small multi tool
pair contact lenses
2 tubes with the crap roads and pot holes need 2
pair laytex rubber glover ( change tyres )
spare AA's for back light



davey56 25 Apr 11:23  

Joined: 28 Feb 2010

Posts: 15

Bike:

My Profile 		1 spare inner tub
2 tyre levers
few zip ties
few quid in change
a multi tool
puncture outfit batteries
link splitter
spoke key
first aid kit
energy bars
lock





bloomp 02 May 15:29  

Joined: 14 Apr 2010

Posts: 69

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My Profile 		Hi guys,

Nothing unusual here:

inner tube
puncture repair kit
first aid kit
tyre levers
allen keys
screwdriver for gears
coins & £10 in plastic bag
mini maglite
small knife


My Latest Route: Sep 2010 Middlesborough to Thorpe Thewles Circuit

MadGutts 05 May 21:30  

Joined: 31 Mar 2010

Posts: 15

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My Profile 		I have a small Avenir bag, bought one for my sons bike and then got myslef one as it holds:

Metal Tyre Levers,
Puncture repair kit,
Small adustable spanner (its 4 inches long!)
small multitool,
a double ended cranked allen key 5&6mm
and a spoke key.

My Latest Route: Apr 2010 Witney to Ferryman Inn, Bablock Hythe

splits 02 Jul 07:46  

Joined: 02 Jul 2010

Posts: 12

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My Profile 		At this time of year I use a small shoulder bag. Within it is the usual suspects- spare tube, multi tool, small adjustable spanner, phone, wallet, water bottle, and theres still enough room to squeeze in a work shirt or a rolled up pair of jeans.


sallyann 04 Jul 19:53  

Joined: 29 Jun 2010

Posts: 38

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My Profile 		inner tube and multi tool even though i can't get the tyre off ! my husband insists. coffee and cake money and lipgloss!


TalmanUK 06 Jul 15:46  

Joined: 06 Jul 2010

Posts: 2

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Just out of interest, when/if you lock your bike up do you take your saddlebag with you or do you risk it staying on your bike?


sallyann 06 Jul 17:13  

Joined: 29 Jun 2010

Posts: 38

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My Profile 		Hi I've just added a tiny first aid kit to mine.


txbnet 14 Jul 11:34  

Joined: 29 Jun 2010

Posts: 115

Bike:

My Profile 		Allen keys
Scabs patches (self adhesive no messing with glue)
Inner tube
Tyre levers
Map
Phone with Google Map application downloaded - handy for Where am I?
Key for cycle lock
Waterproof Karrimor Hi Vis Orange top (£19 at Sportsdirect)
Beer guide
Spare beer guide in case first gets beer stains


My Latest Route: Jan 2011 Whitley Bay to Bellingham

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