Tool roll for jersey pocket – recommendations

I’m looking at a Syncros tool roll for my back pocket for essential repair kit. Like the idea of a neat bundle that’s ready to grab.

Any recommendations?

Sticky pods seem pretty versatile and worth a look.

I have the camelbak one and it’s pretty good.

I used to just take ad-hoc bits, but after I found myself short of kit on the trail, I put together a bundle that I can grab without thinking. I have posted this before, but this is my back-pocket kit:

(USB stick is for scale!)

This little bundle would get me through most basic trail-side problems. It contains:

Topeak Mini 20 Pro (I love this tool. Certainly the best I’ve owned)
CO2 (x2) + inflator)
Patches + glue
Spare chain links
Odd bits of plastic (for fixing slit tyres)
Brake pads
Cable ties
Tyre levers
Valve adapter

(The neoprene sleeve was from eBay for a couple of quid. I keep the tool and kit separate to distribute weight in my pockets.)

In addition, I have a spare tube strapped to the frame (or in the back pocket on the road bike), but this is what I would take on a normal day out. If going longer or further, or if I’m with a larger group, I’d probably take a rucksack with first aid kit, extra layers and emergency blankets, spare inner cables etc, but for a normal day-trip, this is all I take.

Interested to hear what others consider to be mandatory trail kit…

i have a small tin box i think dogtag insurance sent their gubbins in one year.. its about the size of a tobacco tin and has rubber on the inside so does not rattle. Inside i keep the contents of a weldtite tubeless repair kit along with a co2, powerlink, brake pads, cable ties and multitool (nice super flat one from alpkit) i keep the box in a neoprene pouch that came free with a magazine, prevents the box from opening and keeps everything dry. works a treat…

i carry a loaded co2 inflator in a different pocket and have a tube on my frame.

The top peak mini tools are really nice.

I’ve a pro 9 with the carbon edge (got in a sale!!) very nice thing, the sticky pod is what I tend to use as my dayer, on roady type bikes.

I’m more in favour of those pods which go under seat /or the little ones that go on the top bar feed bags and strapping pump on water mount. on stuff a little more lumpy as back pockets full of shite and landing on them isnt the greatest combo.

A little wrap of gaffer tape isn’t a bad thing to have , co2s a bit meh a pump can get you home.

Interested to hear what others consider to be mandatory trail kit…

For me for a day ride its a spare tube, a small aerosol foam puncture thingy, spare chain links and quick links ( I run IGHs so cannot shorten a broken chain)  m5 and m6 nut and bolt, cable tie, multitool, pump with gaffer tape round it

Multiday I add a puncture repair kit, small first aid kit, spare rear qr to fit my trailer spare mech hanger, seal kit for the brakes, spokes

Never bother with pads or cables – just maintain properly

Never bother with pads or cables – just maintain properly

TBF, I carry the pads because I’ve been on group rides where people have lost them – not worn them out, but had them fall from the bike – and a spare set of pads has kept the group riding. I don’t remember ever actually using them myself on a ride. As for cables, they do snap occasionally, even when maintained and *always* at the worst possible time. I only carry them on longer, more remote rides when I know it will be a pain to have to manage without.

I am very intrigued to hear what you’d do with a brake seal kit in the woods though… 🙂

Bigxtop have a nice roll, can be used under the saddle too.

I use a Thomson stem bag, works a treat.

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daern

the seal kit id for multiday tours.  It only weights a couple of grammes and once saved a tour as I popped a seal.  Brake fluid is easily got, seals less so.  fully laden tandem I need both brakes working

Ah, OK. So I’m guessing you didn’t fix this at the road side, but having the correct seals meant that any workshop could sort it for you. Sounds a useful thing indeed.

I use a pencil case, I think it cost 50p from WHS.

daern – nope – I fixed it in a campsite.  Simple if fiddly to swap seals.

Okay thanks, quite a few ideas here.  I like the look of the Camelbak but that Sticky Pod option has received solid reviews too by the looks of it.

I have two stickypods.

The big one and the next one down.

Do exactly the same as a pencil case but the organisation is way nicer.

Created a small toolkit using an old first Aid kit bag.

Multitool
zip ties
inflator head
co2 carts
tyre boots
chain links
etc.

fits in a jersey pocket so I could ditch the saddle bag for the puffer etc.

It now lives in the tool roll that came in my Osprey backpack, with a few extras in that roll but could still be extracted and shoved in a back pocket for when I don’t want to carry a full bag.

Talk to Judy, aka BeerBabe, and she’ll make you exactly what you need

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