[Closed] Carrying stuff on a ride (darkside)

Just a small saddle bag works for me. Or tape stuff to your seat post, but that loks worse than a bag.

Small saddle pack and pockets if you're really struggling to get it in pockets only. I'm a bit perplexed though as I've never had any kind of issue with jersey pockets only.

Are you very small so have very small pockets? (seriously!)

Nail each thing to the frame individually.
With really big nails.
And leave the sharp ends sticking out.
After all, a seat pack would ruin the ride.
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Or just put the stuff in a seat pack and enjoy the ride.

yep, second the jersey pocket thing, I can fit all the above, plus a wee personal stereo and my gillet (if I've over-prepared and carried a gillet AND a waterproof) into my pockets.

I saw the light though and got a 2.7litre Ortlieb saddle bag, which fits one pair of lightweight trousers, one merino top, and one pair of flip-flops, multi-day road biking! 😀

Are you very small so have very small pockets? (seriously!)

Do pockets actually change in size with size of jerseys?

I saw the light though and got a 2.7litre Ortlieb saddle bag, which fits one pair of lightweight trousers, one merino top, and one pair of flip-flops, multi-day road biking!

But where do you put the kitchen sink and tumble dryer?

Calling it 'darkside' is a bigger no than using a Camelbak.

I've never had a problem carrying everything in pockets, don't bother with food except on very long rides, and very rarely carry a waterproof.

And I don't like saddle bags

Well there lies your problem...

whats wrong with something like this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Aero_Wedge_Clip_On_Small_Saddle_Bag/5300003213/

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Mostly thinking about this because we've got an Ventoux and Alps trip planned, so I will be carrying a fair amount of food and a waterproof, maybe even another layer. I will probably just end up using my saddle bag, but it would be nicer if I didn't have to..

Headfirst funnily enough that's the one I've got, except the large one.

This sounds just about perfect:
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If you've twin bottle cage mounts get a bottle holder, its all i use. Apart from my pump.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16400

You're trying to take too much 😉

See that's a nice idea, but I almost always use two bottles.

In current weather I get away with-

Gillet & arm warmers (if it really looks like rain at some point) in centre pocket. Zip close polly food bag containing - phone (in a soft bag too Oakley glasses bag); coins, note(s) drivers licence (in case of accident) & debit card in another Oakley bag: and keys in RH rear pocket with 1x tube. LH rear pocket, energy bar X2 and gels X2. Small seat pack with another tube, levers and mini multi tool.

If I'm doing a big ride (40 plus miles with cafe stops) I use a big seat pack to carry extra stuff. Puncture repair kit, lock, sarnies, change of top (in case I'm really soaked with sweat at a stop so I can have a fresh jersey). Toilet tissue whatever else I might need. I'm not a big fan of big saddle bags on bikes but am now old enough (and fairly paranoid TBH so carry probably a bit too much) to really accept convenience is better than looks. Especially as when you're riding you can't see what your bike looks like> Man up and get a seat pack, or 2 even.

BTW on really long rides I also wear a road specific Camelbak for extra water/drink in addition to 2 large drink bottles. I did a 70 miler a week ago yesterday without my Camelbak. Besides the 2 bottles I started with I refilled three bottles, drank another 2 cans of pop in addition to this and two cups of tea. And I was till gasping when I got home. I need to drink a lot and I sweat BIG time. I don't look good in lycra but wear it cos it does the job on the bike.

Sometimes style just has to go out the window. Or you can be stylee and run the risk of flats, dehydration, bonk, stolen bike. Your decision.

Just use a Cambelback it's only a big no if follow the bullshit behind road bikes.

Stop carrying so much crap!

Phone, debit card, money, key in one pocket. Food in one pocket. One pocket for waterproof, but only if you are out for hours in the pouring rain.
Stick a folded up tube in and go.

Don't need a multi tool.

It's about riding, not transporting stuff.

Why not ride with a Camelbak?
I use one a fair bit, you can get streamlined ones for road bikes.

Crikey your ****ed if you get a puncture.

Do pockets actually change in size with size of jerseys?

Well, yes, of course they do while tubes, tools, etc are all the same size.

topeak saddle bag from halfords, nicely made I think. It's surprising how much stuff you can get in.

Well, yes, of course they do while tubes, tools, etc are all the same size.

Yep, the OH (XL jerseys) can carry way more stuff than me (M ladies jerseys)... I'm would hope that it'd slow him down but it hasn't worked so far.

big enough?

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Drac, pump on frame plus tube....

don't know why anyone carries a waterproof on a bike ride.
the rest of your stuff will fit in your pocket easily.

don't carry tools in your rear pockets, it really hurts if you come off the bike and land on something sharp, jersey pockets are for food and maybe a little foldy in rainjacket

if you really insist on using a camelbak then you can, but I would recommend other options, chiefly because the riding position on the road bike isn't as upright and so the weight of the bag puts a strain on your lower back

I found a camelback uncomfortable on a road bike. All my fixing stuff lives a small saddle bag and as I don't have any jerseys with pockets in I use a small bum bag for food, keys etc. Dosen't look great but it works and my back doesn't ache. Takes me back the early days of MTBing before camelbacks.

GW, I instinctively want to disagree with you there, but we did 70mile in the pissing rain near Oban on Sunday and i was soaked inside my new goretex in no time, beginning to think that windproofs are the way, at least keep you warm!

Lezyne Road Drive attached to frame.
Bottle attached to cage on downtube
Topeak Aero wedge containing:

Mobile
Tyre levers
Spare tube
Credit card
Paper cash
Park patches

I also photograph a map (with mobile) and zoom in and/or use my GPS on the mobile instead of taking a map.

tube, levers and emergency £5 in very small saddle pack, phone and compact cam in jersey pockes, bottle and pump on frame, nowt else

I use a Camelbak on the road bike. Solves a lot of problems and I don't give a FF about what other roadies think of me!

Phone + cash in a little plastic bag in middle jersey pocket, usually with a gilet stuffed on top of it to hold it there. The gilet packs down really small anyway. Mini-pump in there too.
I wish more road jerseys had zip rear pockets though, paranoid about stuff falling out ever since my phone jumped out and committed suicide at 50mph down Mam Nick...

Little saddle bag has tube, gas cans, house keys, small basic multitool, tyre lever, glueless patches.

If you don't like a saddle bag, what about one of the triathlon designed bags that sits on the top tube...like this?
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Topeak-Tri-Bag-All-Weather_19305.htm

It's not about style but comfort. Drinks and kit attached to the bike = no weight on back and no sweaty back.

Same as on shorter off road rides. It is so nice to ride with just a bottle and seatpack and no weight on my back.

Tube, gas & levers in one pocket - phone in other.

Or two tubes, two gas & levers in minute saddle bag and gilet & phone in pocket.

On a long ride say 100 miles if I puncture less than halfway I cut it short, if it's further into the ride I carry on.
I can't even think when I've needed a tool on a road ride, probably about 1976 and the last puncture must have been in the eighties.

You only need a few coins, a note and a card for money. Only take the one key rather than the entire house set. Look at the weather forecast. I rarely carry a waterproof. I either go out wearing it or leave it behind. In summer if you ride in a ss jersey then a windproof gillet (from the likes of montane) will only take half a jersey pocket and is sufficient.

Personally I'd take a small saddle bag for all the reasons above. Only people I see not using them are racers where a puncture means it's game over and professionals followed by a car filled with spare bikes.

I've never used saddle bags, just don't feel the need myself!

I can see on something like Ventoux a small wind/waterproof is probably a good idea, but I still reckon you can get it all in your pockets! I'm no bigger than you, even if I am a more sensible weight!

I often carry a Topeak Hexus multitool too, which isn't small, and carry CO2 in my pocket rather than a pump on the frame.

On a long ride say 100 miles if I puncture less than halfway I cut it short, if it's further into the ride I carry on.
I can't even think when I've needed a tool on a road ride, probably about 1976 and the last puncture must have been in the eighties.

you'll be cursed now you have typed that 😈 😆

I thought that 😐

you can't get it in your pockets

you don't want to wear a bag

you don't want to attach it to the bike.

i suggest you re-evaluate.

Can we have a 'hard of thinking thread of the week' as well?

Seriously, I carry a mini pump, a tube, a top peak tool bar (very light), a phone and some park patches and I still have plenty of room in my jersey pockets.

😯 wow 39 posts on where to put stuff , 39 now:

Small wedge saddle pack: Tube, tyre leverl, small multitool

Jersey: plastic bag with phone cash and house key, food if >50 miles

Bottle cage: Bottles and pump

Edited to 🙄 darkside

It's not about style but comfort.

I hate having my jersey pulled down by tons of junk in the back pockets. Plus I can't carry anything like enough fluid in two bottles.

As for tools, I've busted a chain on a road ride before now. And wanted to make adjustments too.

If you're in a proper roadie position then the (minimal) weight will be on your back, not pulling down. It's only if you're riding like a parachute that that'll happen 😉

I'd suggest some flexibility work...

I just find it hard to carry enough water, so I use a camelback. Finding places to refill bottles is a pain and restricts the route to be near a refill spot at a certain time. 2 big bottles might last me about 1.5 hours if it is hot, 2 if not. Most of the time I am out for more than 3 hours or longer.

I hate having my jersey pulled down by tons of junk in the back pockets. Plus I can't carry anything like enough fluid in two bottles.

As per clubber if you are in right position and you jersey fits i.e. tight, then you should be able to load your pockets without too much trouble. For instance when I'm on my MTB (one bottle cage) sometimes I'll carry an extra bottle of water in my pocket as well as what I listed above.

I find that pubs will happily refill my bottles. Maybe we're just lucky around here and all the other places I've road ridden but there always seem to be enough of them dotted around for it not to be an issue.