I run tubeless and rarely puncture, but I carry a spare tube, levers, and a mini pump in my camelbak.
Now I’ve got two bottle bosses I’m keen to do away with the bag. I’ve put the pump on its bracket, I’ve got a tool mounted on the bike. I’m tempted to get one of those straps for a tube and levers.
But should I be thinking co2? Should I be looking at tyre repair thingimebobboes instead of carrying a tube? I’m only thinking for 1-2 hr trail rides, epic rides and I’d still take the bag.
Nothing... i run tubeless and just go with it... If i flat one day, i'll regret that i'm sure... but nah, nothing.
Definitely carry tubeless plugs of some sort. So much easier than inserting a tube. On my big bike I carry a tyre boot as well.
I don't carry CO2, I don't like the waste.
You should definitely carry a set of anchovy type puncture repair for tubeless. not the fancy ones, which I've seen fail many times, the cheap ones
Used that plenty of times, rarely use a tube even though I always carry one
Don't bother with CO2, small pump is fine for me. Helpful to get a tyre/tube back up or just top up air if it's losing some because of an issue. I have CO2 cartridges and an inflator at home, but I didn't get on with them and had an issue previously so now go for a (small) pump
Anchovies and stabber stuffed in a OneUp 100cc pump. Have used in anger, works well.
The problem with carrying a tube is the thorns already in the tyre, when I last changed a tubeless tyre I pulled out over 10 thorns that had sealed themselves. If you miss even one of them trail side, you wont get far. I tend to just take a pump and anchovy style repair kit for short rides these days. If it all goes really wrong, it would be a walk or a phone call for rescue.
On my tubeless bikes:
short rides - nothing. Longer rides - tubeless repair kit and either a pump or co2, multiday rides - tubless repair kit pump and co2 and a spare tube. I have only noticed two punctures (presumably had more?) while running tubeless - both self sealed but left the tyre soft so a 2 mins with the pump where worthwhile to get home but I could have ridden home fine
Patches, anchovies and a spare tube.
Got myself out of strife a few times and also those people that never puncture so don't carry anything 😂
Run tubes and carry a spare.
Pain on the mullet though, I have to carry two
No you don't, carry a 27.5 and that's all you need. A lot of companies only make a 27.5 tube today is for use with 29 also.
https://www.tubeking.co.uk/products/29-inch-inner-tube-1-75-2-125-impac
Pain on the mullet though, I have to carry two
a 27.5 tube will fit a 29 no worries. Been there done that got home with no dramas
I carry inner tube, traditional puncture kit and tubeless puncture kit, plus wee pump. I have never found CO2 to be that great.
A wee bar, frame or seat bag is ideal for it all. Just not on EnduroTrend point.
I used to carry spare tube, mini pump and repair kit while running tubes with GP4000S IIs or GP5000s, but the frequency of punctures I got on the South Downs lanes became so low I ditched the spare tube.
Take a tube and pump, even for tubeless. Had a couple of sidewall tears before where it was too big for the sealant to seal.
I have 26 and 27.5 bikes, only buy 26 inch inner tubes.
Muc-Off bar end plug kits in both bikes, it’s the only decent product they make, but they are very good, Co2 in my hip-pack and a layzene pocket drive pump in the steerer tube of the hardtail.
Was just thinking about this yesterday, I carry anchovies/stabber, pump/Co2 and inner tube (plus tyre levers and spare valve sometimes in my pack) and I genuinely can't remember the last time I used any of it, I was thinking of not bothering; but of course that'll be the day that I get a puncture. Handy that my big bike has downtube storage, so I don't have to physically carry most of it.
Locally, just a Dynaplug air system with the Mega plug conversion, a few Co2 carts and some extra plugs.
Anything too dramatic to be fixed by that will have probably required a rescue from the missus anyway.
Out in the 'proper' hills I also carry an inner tube and a Park Tool tyre boot and pray I never have to use them in anger.
Dynaplug and a pump.
I'm with Kramer on the waste with CO2 however one of my bikes I couldn't get the tyre to go up without it so bought some for that reason.
Anchovies and tubeless kit, pump, tube, levers and multitool, zipties (plastic and metal). All in a bottle keg with silca patches inside) . Easy to swap between bikes, always dry inside the keg
Muc-off bar end kit, and in a small airline bag along with a multi tool and chain tool, spare anchovies/worms/bacon strips (what are they really called?). Spare tube (the only thing I've not yet needed), tyre levers and a couple of spare valves (different lengths for different depth wheels), a valve core removal tool/dust cap, and a pump with a friction lock valve connector..
If I was venturing further afield I'd take a tyre boot and a small bottle of extra sealant.
I probably carry too much, but I've also helped folk at the side of the road with punctures/mechanicals more times than I've had to rescue myself..
Following recent failed anchovy repairs on a road tyre, I've a Dynaplug kit on order - almost the cost of a new tyre....!
I'm also learning that running tyres to match the riding conditions impacts on the likelihood of punctures..
Anchovies/poker tool thingy
Old skool puncture repair kit
Tyre levers x 2
Spare tube x 1
Tyre boot
Mini pump
Tweezers
Small folding long-nosed pliers
Tweezers are brilliant for removing foreign objects. Long-nosed pliers added after the one time I couldn't get the ****ing lockring off the tubeless valve when I needed to stick a tube in after a sidewall tear.
I always ride with a backpack of sorts, nothing stored on the bike.
Dynaplug air. I've used it once this year - it worked fine on a hole in my rear tyre and lasted for a couple of months before I replaced it with a mushroom. I also carry a spare tube/levers etc, plus some small Ti alloy tweezers and a little bit of sandpaper on most rides.
I have some old-school anchovy type tubeless repair kits but I much prefer the Dynaplug- just being able to stab its own hole rather than mucking around with the fork thing is so much better (because you can't always get both prongs in the hole, so you end up having to manually rip out a bigger wound... Dynaplug makes that bit so much easier). It hurts my scottish soul to use up the wee stabbers, £2 each! But they are brilliant.
I carry a proper pump pretty much all the time, unless I'm ditching the pack entirely... It's not just for punctures, and it's not just for yourself either, being able to loan out a proper size pump gets whole rides back on track. If it doesn't have a footrest thing and a hose it can bugger off. CO2 only for if I'm down to the little summer bumbag thing
Dynaplug and a 70cc oneup pump in a repack bag.
Two Co2 cartridges and a multitool which contains a dynaplug
Trail bike with exo+ casing tyres, I take tube, levers, plugs and pump. <br />Ebike, I just take plugs and co2 as there’s absolutely no way I’m getting the DH casing tyres off so if I flat and it won’t plug then I’ll actually get some exercise when I walk it home.
You can't really go wrong if you have a bar end mount tubeless plug tool. They're hidden out of view, don't weigh much, are relatively inexpensive and could save a ride. Both my bikes have them in the bar.
Dynaplug and a pump.
Absolutely no point carrying tyre levers and a tube because I've got Air Liner inserts and the tyres simply don't come off without a special tool.
In the Muc Off Black Friday sale, I bought a couple of bottles of BAM puncture repair spray as a back up.
Worst case, the run flat liner can be ridden carefully, even if the tyre has a huge slice in it.
Tubeless. But carry a tubeless repair kit, a small pump, co2 inflator and cylinders and an inner tube just to cover myself.
Top-tip; check your anchovies haven't dried out - I had a puncture a couple of weeks ago and went to get an anchovy, but they were virtually solid.
Thankfully, it did eventually seal without it but it may be worth checking yours if you haven't had cause to use them for a while.
I carry enough kit on all bikes to either repair the tubeless puncture(s) or replace with a tube.
Including co2's & pumps.
Tubeless plugs and C02. Had to use them a couple of times this year after never once having a tubeless puncture since going tubeless in 2015.
Saved me a very, very long walk home both times.
Top-tip; check your anchovies haven’t dried out – I had a puncture a couple of weeks ago and went to get an anchovy, but they were virtually solid.
I've never heard of this before. How old and what brand were they?
Probably 5 years old, unbranded from Ebay
Tube, patches, 2 Pedros levers, tiny Specialized CO2 inflator if I’m riding with more than myself then a Lezyne mini pump. All (apart from mini pump) in a tiny Huck strap dry bag with a tiny Topeak multi tool for emergencies.
Anchovies and pump for when I'm not venturing too far from the van.<br />Spare tube if I'm venturing further away.
However last puncture I got deflated the rear tyre pretty much instantly and I felt the air/sealant hit my leg, so I just rode the 4 miles back on the CushCore. I didn't even bother stopping to look as it was starting to rain, and I knew it wasn't going to be repairable.
Oh, and something to consider is if you're running tubeless and want to fit a tube, is can you get the valve out the rim?
I pinch flatted one night on the short travel bike without inserts, couldn't get the valve out as the nut jammed on the dirt, so had to walk a couple miles back in the rain.
Mini dry bag with 2x co2, tyre levers, timeless plugs, valve core, small multitool , chain link. Innertube cabletied under saddle.
That lives on the bike all the time, but not been needed for a long time.
if going remote i'd take a pump too
I have one of the little velo-tool carry cases which fits neatly in the back pocket. A small Leatherman fits in it, which gives the ability to remove the tubeless valve if needs be using the pliers functionality.
Saved a phone call to the wife, or a long walk back.
Just a Dyna-plug. (+pump 🙂 )
Started carrying a tube on my commutes again, cos I had a disaster once last year. not needed it yet.
Dynaplug racer (quite fancy getting the dynaplug air), spare tube, pump in the back pocket, tyre lever, multi tool (to take my wheels off), small bag with valve core tool, patches and tyre boots).
It’s a long walk home even on a short ride. If I am an hour from home on the bike I reckon that would take me 2 and a half hours to walk home.
Pump and anchovies
Use to carry the Stan’s dart thing. In principle a convenient solution, but only time I used it it didn’t seal (I’d damaged the tape as well, so not the plugs issue) and then had a hell of a time removing it so I could subsequently fit a tube (for those that aren’t aware the plug is a very pointy dart like object. ). I’d also question what it would do if you bottomed it out against a carbon rim.
I've got dynaplugs and they do mention the possibility of drying
In extreme heat, the plugs may begin to dry out over a long period of time. In this case, we recommend dipping the plug in water (saliva ok) to lubricate ...
Hmmm i've also got devil head thorns which are a thing I'd not experienced in the uk.
I run tubeless with dynaplug/or anchovies and carry a tube and patches but tbh I'm not sure I'd bother to put it in as once time I managed about 10 punctures in about 2 minutes(pre-tubeless days).
I've got liners for my road 700/32c gravel/tyres that I need to put in, once I've figured out how to clean the sealant off 🙂 as I find the smaller tyres a pain as there's not much air to lose,wheras the big 650b are a dream, even if they dont quite seal you can pump and go to get home.
Two tubes, two CO2, Topeak patches and a pump. Had a double puncture a week ago glass then a thorn I’m not a tubeless fan
I once fitted a 700c tube into a Brompton 16” tyre. Was on Ride London and the rider had had three punctures and had come from abroad to ride. He finished.
Spare tube (or 2)
Anchovies and stick thing
Puncture outfit
Tyre levers
Pump
2x CO2 + inflator
Spare tubeless valve
Not walking home in 5:10 or disco slippers worth the weight. 🙂
I did once shred a tyre on a ride and was promptly handed a spare tubeless Nobby Nic from another rider's pack! A stretch too far in terms of readiness even for me but it saved a 3 mile walk.
2 CO2s, pump, patches, tube, 2 plastic levers
Nothing if riding locally. Adds an extra edge to the ride! Tubeless and tough tyres are a great combo. If going for a longer ride or travelling to ride I’ll take anchovies, stabby tool and a spare inner tube. Always carry a mini pump.
Tube,lever,pump and glueless patches lives on every bike.
In other news,I have also carried a chain splitter and fast link for decades,only used it once ,but have saved a few other riders a long walk.
Pump, Stans dart tool (as of yet unused), small, med and large worms, reamer, prong and tube of rubber glue, levers, tube. (Splitter and quick link as well )
I run Rimpacts, so just bacon strips and pump. No way I could get a tyre off trailside so no point taking a tube and levers.