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afternoon...
for the road bike. what are peoples opinion of these? any that are recomended. i only need to put patches, pump, levers, minitool, keys and phone. i could use the pockets on my top but dont like doing that
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Posted : 26/07/2012 3:57 pm
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I use one, some people say its wrong........saves uncomfortable lumps in pockets though mine's just a cheapie that came with one of the aldi puncture kits, does the job though


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:00 pm
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why is it wrong??? is this a fashion police issue?


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:03 pm
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I have a tiny Spesh saddle pack that holds a tube, levers, chainsplitter, puncture repair kit and a 4/5mm double-ended allen key. Pump is mounted under bottle cage. A slighlt bigger pack would easily hold phone and keys (they go in a drybag in my jersy pocket at the mo)


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:04 pm
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I use one. It's handy knowing that all the necessary bits and bobs are attached to the bike to I don't need to find them when I'm going out for a ride.

The wee Ortlieb ones are very nice

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Posted : 26/07/2012 4:10 pm
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Topeak mini for me or my Arkel off the mountainbike if I need more space for long rides (100miles+).

Don't like having heavy things in my jersey pocket or solid things in case I crash.

For short rides and racing where I am only carrying one bottle I've started using one of those tool containers that go in bottle cages. I still need to carry enough to get me round the rest of the lap if I get a puncture or other mechanical - no support vehicles in local stuff.


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:25 pm
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i reckon that when i get to doing hundred milers i will still use a bag... possibly.


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:37 pm
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I use one on my hard tail when commuting, 'cos the bike has bottle mounts too so I can get away without a pack. Small Topeak one, had it about 15 years.


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 4:51 pm
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I just use a small Pro one.. Fits a couple of tubes, a couple of CO2 canisters,& levers, & a mini cool tool and £10..

If I need anything more, I'll ring the Mrs and she can pick me up!! 🙂

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Posted : 26/07/2012 6:27 pm
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Pretty sure the answer will be found in here: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/


 
Posted : 26/07/2012 6:30 pm