A few cable ties. helped on a couple of occasions. tied a rack in place after I lost a fixing screw and also a broken brake cable that wanted to snag my back wheel. Even lighter than your speed links and very versatile.
I carry a couple of cotton wool balls, in my zip-lock bag with my power links and speed patches :-). Use them to wipe around the inside of the tyre after a puncture. The wool will snag on any glass/thorns that caused the puncture and leave little tufts. Better to do that than try to find the puncture with your finger and risk getting cut.
Thanks, useful advice. I'm planning a bike packing trip so got the Topeak multitool, some quick links and also a Lezyne Smart Puncture Repair Kit that is tiny and includes a tyre boot. Also got some Velochampion patches that came free when I bought a pump from them. Had an ancient Halfords multi tool and puncture repair kit and took one look at it and decided it was time for an upgrade!
Kudos to you, carrying different sized speed links, incase you're on the scene of someone with a broken chain. Katie, you're a ♥️ on 2 wheels Stay safe ☀️ 🐑
Great video. I noticed years ago that the stuff I carry tells the story of every mechanical issue I've ever encountered. In addition to the stuff you carry, I also carry a couple of spare presta valve cores and a few replacement screws (for fenders, racks, etc). On the medical side I also carry a couple of Benadryl tablets in case of bee/wasp sting. Benadryl helps control swelling.
Katie, Your smile always makes me smile and lifts my spirits. Here is something I wrote earlier, but I was much delayed in the entry and you may not have seen it. Katie, you said it would happen and it did. Previously, I've invited you to Colorado and Virginia, and when you rode the New Forest I said I wanted to ride it with you. You said "It will happen" (our riding together) and it did - you in the Yorkshire Dales and I in virtual reality in the Dales on Rouvy. Last weekend I rode the Shenandoah Fall Festival. The roads were much like the Dales except a bit wider, equally free of traffic, but with a few houses and not sheep speckled on the hilltops. 51 miles and 4,200' of ascent. Come ride next year in the Shenandoah Valley!
Because of your previous tips about carrying a handy mini pump with you on rides (have the same saddle bag and it does indeed fit a mini pump in there). I actually bought one this fall and immediately on my first ride with the extra inner tube and pump, I came across a fellow roadie with a flat. He didn't have any repair kit with him, but I was able to help out in a pinch so he could get home. Still haven't got a puncture after 8 years or riding road bikes, but now I get why it's good to have these things with you especially on long rides. Not sure about the other mechanicals though, at least for me. Not only the tools but one would also need to like be able to do the actual repair which takes practice and I recon most people haven't done that before. I certainly haven't. Like even if I had a rear mech hanger with me, I wouldn't know how to change it? Although I suppose one could watch some youtube video on the side of the road and wing it, hope for the best.
Great helpful video yet again.... I'm a big fan of Topeak stuff....Got saddle bag, pump, multi tools x 2 (one's basic and the other is the Alien one, which has everything you need on it = compact but weighty), bottle cages, bottle cage tool container thing and track pump which has done tubeless....Good kit indeed. I off-road 80%+ most of the time (apart from my road bike pootles) and I keep the majority of my spares etc in a bottle cage EVA holder....which is bloody brilliant for 2 bottle cage bikes...I have speedlinks from 8-12 speed in my kit to cover all me bikes. You reminded me that I need to get the mech hanger of which particular bike I'm riding on which ride.....I've had a few go over the years and had to limp home with extremely dodgy rear gears duly fixed when back....Good call. Mech hangers can be a total git at times :)
Great video. I also carry tie wraps, valve cores, insulation tape as spares. I prefer a frame fit pump as its much less effort and just sits beneath the top tube. Following a puncture last winter on gravel I know carry a very small pair of long nose pliers to pull out flints/thorns.
I like the tablet idea, good shout. I was on a group ride once and someone had one of those packable silver blanket things that keep you warm in case someone had a crash. Packed down so small and really light but it’ll be invaluable when you actually need it
I also carry one of those. Either for a crash situation, or even for when getting to the end of the ride and it's cold/wet. The difference it made wrapping myself up in one, under my waterproof, on an overnight charity ride!
pair of disposable gloves in my kit, and also a small additional multitool such as leatherman with pliers in case your valve comes out (with your pump) good for gripping.... i also had some wire warp round my pedal once - so was able to cut it off with the inside bit of the pliers, few spare valves - again none of this take up any room really especially if you have a decent seat pack such as the Topeak you shared Katie
I picked up one of those multitools for my son earlier this year. I was so impressed I bought two more the next week, one for me and one for his older brother. Such an awesome tool.
Tablets! Good tip. Since that ride where I kissed the pavement, I carry all sorts of bandages, gauze and antiseptic spray, even a small tourniquet in case things go REALLY bad.
I now carry a Crankbrothers Speedier Lever which is ideal for taking-off or putting on tight tyres. Just one lever is needed and the extra length makes it very easy to get a tight tyre on/off a rim in seconds. I can highly recommend it. 110K Katie, you're on fire!
A piece of chalk to mark the tyre position relative to the inner tube, so that in the event of a puncture you know where to look for the offending thorn that is often still stuck in the tyre and if not removed will likely puncture you new or repaired tube.
Hi Katie, with regards to super duper tyre levers have you tried the 'Tyre Glider'? Amazing bit of kit and it's just a one piece that really does simplify taking off and putting back on tyres. So worth it.
I'd add in disposable gloves to keep your hands clean when repairing (and the cable ties someone else mentioned). Both are almost zero weight and volume.
Nice list, thanks Katie! I take a spare gear cable with me (can be also used for mechanical brakes in case of emergency even though brake cables are wider)
I raw dog it with the exception of quick link and a 4mm hex wrench. I run tubeless tires with sealant. But I always go over the bike before and after each ride.
Good selection of stuff, rear mech hanger if only I could find the right one. As for additions bit of gaff tape, and insulation tape cable ties and if it's really long ride or weekend couple of spare bolts just in case.
!00% agree on the pump had one for years but use the downtube to mount it under the bottle cage as I find they are a slightly awkward length to fit in the Topeak bag, the tyre boot have one of those as well, ditto the speed link. Patches I use the park tool self adhesive which I have applied in the rain and it stuck !!!
Katie I always take a couple of pairs of disposable rubber gloves great if you have a oily chain to sort out or a messy puncture Or if you are out with fingerless gloves and it gets chilly put these on Ride safe Fred
For emergencies, In addition to what you have, I take cable ties, spare nuts & bolts, Loperamide (Imodium), Black tape (Wrapped around my pump), spare valve cores, money, proper screwdrivers, and quik link chain pliers and some rag as bikes are greasy. Re the pump, I have one that does both valve types. I also carry a second small leatherman style multi-tool as they have a good knife, proper pliers and a cable cutter. Don't just buy any bike multi-tool, make sure that it has every tool you need for your bike. Some multi-tools only have allen/torx keys up to 6mm, however, a few bikes now have 8, 10 & even 12mm allen bolts in things like thru-axles, pedals and cranks so check yours. I also like Topeak stuff. I don't think I have ever purchased any of their products that has been poor quality
Hi Katie good video l always take two tubes l take everything you said no pills one very important thing a rag a must around the chain for your hands have a good weekend take care
I have the same Topeak multitool also, but I now keep it in a very small bag inside my saddle bag. The last one corroded inside my saddle bag, due to riding in wet conditions frequently and the saddle bag contents getting wet regularly. Also you can cut up a worn out tyre and keep it in your saddle bag to use as a tyre boot.
The tube I wrap it around the valve, not only it takes less space but it also protects the valve. A roll of 10/15 sheets of toilet paper and a small travel pack of baby wipes - this can save your ride.
Great list! For what it's worth, I no longer pack spare butyl inner tubes and instead use TPU inner tubes (RideNow from Allie Express are the most economical I've found.) They fold up to about a quarter the size of a butyl tube which is really nice for reducing the space your repair equipment takes up. I also use Wipperman Connex Chain Links. They are reusable and require no tools to put on or remove. A bit pricy. But over years and years of use I have come to value them as well worth the price.
+1 for the RideNow Tubes. So light, a great spare to have. I tested them with things and found glass and stuff like that to slice right through it. Butyl held up better but still defeated so considering how much space you save and how light for like 90% of the strength I will carry the TPU.
@@dh7314 The name of the store is "rrskit." The price was about $12 USD. They also had a $3 coupon. So I paid about $9. No tax. No shipping. I know that is more expensive then a butyl tube, but the weight and space savings are really significant. These tubes weigh about 100 grams less than a typical butyl tube. So a 200 gram savings for two wheels. And that weight is on the perimeter of a rotating wheel. So from a physics perspective, doubly significant. Good luck!!
@@dh7314 The one I used is sold out. sometimes the sellers change. I was able to find the 45g tpu for like 15 bucks and 20 for two and 25 for 2 and a patch kit. you can find others for like 30 for the whole kit for 2 and a patch kit. If you want the lightest one that is like 36grams there are so many sellers, I just keep shopping around until i found one.
Yer such a cheery wee soul KK ❤…got a rear mech hanger…in the garage 🤦♂️😂 ….Poundland sell a wee puncture repair kit with tyre leavers for a quid…I carry a tiny wee muc off inflator instead of a pump….20 quid on Amazon atm with two cartridges….saves your wee arms and some sweat ….most importantly though Galaxy watch with credit and debit cards on it 🤘….great wee vid …keep em coming superstar.
I think they are called Puritabs Katie, at least that’s what they are called here in Australia. Enjoy your videos, they are brilliant. Stay safe on those narrow British roads.
Use the same pump but it is notorious for unthreading valve cores if you are not careful. Of course you should always ensure your valve cores are tightened. I feel like Lezyne has a better design for thread connect pumps.
You’ve just made me very paranoid about going out on my bike now. I will be thinking what’s going to break or if I’m going to get a puncture anytime soon and I haven’t the right tools to fix my bike.😂 Another good informative video. Thanks 👍🏻🚴🏻♂️
Pump up your inner tube after you’ve fitted your patch and then put the inner in a bowl of water, you’ll see air bubbles escaping from the tube if you’ve not done the job properly. If you’re on the road repairing a puncture, spit on the patch after you’ve fitted it to check for escaping air. ❤
Surprised you haven't got a schraeder to presta converter? Not just for helping pump up your tube if you need to use a reg pump at a petrol station etc...but also I recently managed to get out of trouble using it to screw onto a 60mm tyre that I stupidly had when riding on 50mm rims. Gave me just enough to then attach the pump and get going again. LIFESAVER. Arguably a valve extender is probably also good if you're running super deep rims so you can get a 40mm off a passing cyclist to get out of trouble
Water purification tablets are also called Halazone tablets. A drop of iodine on a litre of water can also work in a critical situation or to make a wash solution (as can bottled water and some salt from a fast food place) for road rash wounds. A piece of sidewall from a race tire (with the wire bead cut out) makes an excellent tire boot. When glued on the inside, it can even repair a small hole in the sidewall. Another tip for very long rides is to put your phone in the lowest power setting or off. Check only at stops, so as to save battery and not have to carry a charger. In rural areas your phone can use more power because it has to search for and connect to cell towers that are more sparsely located, compared to an urban area. You waste battery life by always maintaining a connection when you may not need it.
Topeak do a really small high quality folding chain splitter that I have on one of my bikes. I have been forced to use it a few times and it has been perfect.
Even if you don't have a spare derailleur hanger and it breaks, if you have a chain break tool you can still get home by removing the derailleur and converting to a single speed. Of course a spare is the better solution.
A quite sensible kit, more and less the same I take with me, even now that we have cellphones. Rubber gloves weigh nothing and help a lot with the chain troubles. Sometimes I add a red rear light if I cannot avoid a dangerous tunnel. One cannot enjoy the beauty of riding a bike if he's not sure he can fix the most common issues. I cut the neck of a plastic bottle and place the bottle in the second bottle cage to store the extra load I don't want to store in the saddle bag.
Oh, the other thing I do is to wrap the inner tube in a plastic bag, before it goes in my saddle bag (ditto Topeak). I've had an inner tube fail where a corner of the folds has rubbed against the inside of the bag and worn a hole through it. Not very useful when your spare already has a hole in it :-(
Topeak multitool has been great overall fpr me too. I did however manage to snap one of the plastic tyre levers though 🤣, so always take some metal ones now.
I carry a couple of sachets of salt in with my cycling patches, or with isotonic tables. If on a long ride, I feel cramping starting, then I'll take one or two with water to get me those last few miles home.
I use to have a few rounds of duct tape around the top of the seatpost. Its handy if a spoke break the you can use the tape and fasten it to another spoke so you can ride slowly home witch you can't with a loose spoke. The duct tape also replace the tyre boot. Have one extra screw for the fasten the cleats. If you meet someone who missing one screw and he get yours you'll have a friend for life. I use zinc ointment for babies instead of chamois cream.
If you replace the tube on a ride repair the old one and put it back in the tyre. You still have a good one then. Don't store them with the valve sticking out. Valve inside with cap on to prevent wear and tube rolled tightly. Pedros tyre levers are supreme and come in bright colours so you can see them. Far tyre lever is also supreme. Frame fit pump e.g. topeak roadmaster is quicker or road morphe
So for a future video could you show how to..ie changing out the inner tube or mending a chain. It’s. Long time since I did these and I could do with the help….my I’m helpless look stopped working when I was about 5 ….and my mending my bike on a ride home from work in green park is about 25 years ago. But hoping to get into the mountains on my new bike soon. Zwift is my new best friend, a couple of weeks wait for my new bike.
I bought a hanger when I order my bike from Alpkit after watching one of your other videos. I have no idea how to fix it mind you so maybe a “how to fix” video would be ace 👍
Ibuprofen tends to raise your blood pressure for anyone wondering. The change is small but i guess if you have heart problems or high blood pressure and exercise it might be significant.
I’ve got a race rocket and I do take it on some rides, but thanks to my tubeless tyres I don’t have to take it everywhere. As even if I do get an issue the sealant still works until you get home.
Wow you really need a pump and some dynaplugs if you are tubeless. The pump is so critical as you often lose a lot of air and you need the air to help with the fix. Or you could “burp” out literally all the air a pothole and be left stranded
I like the risk, so I run super light with no storage bag. I carry a mini pump and a multi-tool. I run tubeless. Might carry a lever and a tube anything above 100 miles.
All the chain break tools I've had will also join links back together. To break the chain they just push a pin out, turn them around and they will push a pin back in, you just need to push the inserted pin back out a tiny fraction so that the link is not tight.
Great video as always! I have found that my age is directly proportional to the number and size of bags that I seem to need to carry on my bike! As I have gotten older I seem to have more (and larger) bags....I am not sure why. Maybe a goal for 2023 will be to eliminate 1 bag from my bike on every ride!
With me it is exactly the other way around or antiproportional, the older I get, the less I take with me and the fewer and smaller my bike bags become ;-)
On my last trip I lost the screws of one of my cleats and almost the SPD cleat itself, therefore I will carry spare screws and cleats in the future. Luckily it was just half an hour before the end of a one week trip. Because you cannot ride on SPD pedals without cleats...
Only things I carry that isn't in your saddle bag is a $50 note for the occasional place that doesn't take a credit card/iPhone/Apple Watch tap. Also, a bit of duct tape wrapped around a CO2 cylinder instead of a tyre boot.
You probably need to look at the part number on the one you have. There are literally dozens of different hangers and finding the right one can be quite a game.
nice,,,I went to search were are my tire leavers jejeje by the way another tip is to have some small amount of cash conins pennys or 10 Eur just in case.,,,,
Just go tubeless. Used to have a flat every few months or so. Now, the only time I have to think of my tyres is when I top up the sealant wvery 8 months or so. You can toss away those patches and tubes.
The tyre boot looks bulky. A piece of toothpaste tube does the job or ParkTools do tyre patches that are similar but sticky backed. Cable ties always useful and can be stowed in handle bar attached with tape to the plugs. Gaffer tape rolled onto an allen key or pump can get you out of a fix and an old school toe-strap is often handy.
A few cable ties. helped on a couple of occasions. tied a rack in place after I lost a fixing screw and also a broken brake cable that wanted to snag my back wheel. Even lighter than your speed links and very versatile.
I would add a presta valve remover and a couple of spare presta valve cores for when you bend a valve. They take up hardly any space in your bag. : )
I carry a couple of cotton wool balls, in my zip-lock bag with my power links and speed patches :-). Use them to wipe around the inside of the tyre after a puncture. The wool will snag on any glass/thorns that caused the puncture and leave little tufts. Better to do that than try to find the puncture with your finger and risk getting cut.
I love that idea, thank you
Thanks, useful advice. I'm planning a bike packing trip so got the Topeak multitool, some quick links and also a Lezyne Smart Puncture Repair Kit that is tiny and includes a tyre boot. Also got some Velochampion patches that came free when I bought a pump from them.
Had an ancient Halfords multi tool and puncture repair kit and took one look at it and decided it was time for an upgrade!
Kudos to you, carrying different sized speed links, incase you're on the scene of someone with a broken chain.
Katie, you're a ♥️ on 2 wheels
Stay safe ☀️ 🐑
Great video. I noticed years ago that the stuff I carry tells the story of every mechanical issue I've ever encountered. In addition to the stuff you carry, I also carry a couple of spare presta valve cores and a few replacement screws (for fenders, racks, etc).
On the medical side I also carry a couple of Benadryl tablets in case of bee/wasp sting. Benadryl helps control swelling.
Katie, Your smile always makes me smile and lifts my spirits. Here is something I wrote earlier, but I was much delayed in the entry and you may not have seen it.
Katie, you said it would happen and it did. Previously, I've invited you to Colorado and Virginia, and when you rode the New Forest I said I wanted to ride it with you. You said "It will happen" (our riding together) and it did - you in the Yorkshire Dales and I in virtual reality in the Dales on Rouvy.
Last weekend I rode the Shenandoah Fall Festival. The roads were much like the Dales except a bit wider, equally free of traffic, but with a few houses and not sheep speckled on the hilltops. 51 miles and 4,200' of ascent. Come ride next year in the Shenandoah Valley!
Because of your previous tips about carrying a handy mini pump with you on rides (have the same saddle bag and it does indeed fit a mini pump in there). I actually bought one this fall and immediately on my first ride with the extra inner tube and pump, I came across a fellow roadie with a flat. He didn't have any repair kit with him, but I was able to help out in a pinch so he could get home. Still haven't got a puncture after 8 years or riding road bikes, but now I get why it's good to have these things with you especially on long rides. Not sure about the other mechanicals though, at least for me. Not only the tools but one would also need to like be able to do the actual repair which takes practice and I recon most people haven't done that before. I certainly haven't. Like even if I had a rear mech hanger with me, I wouldn't know how to change it? Although I suppose one could watch some youtube video on the side of the road and wing it, hope for the best.
No puncture in 8 years is impressive! Do you use Gatorskins by any chance?
Always a great pleasure watching your videos, Katie. The joy in your approach is fantastic. Thanks so much.
I got a little section of old tyre cut out about 4 inches long for tyre boot
Great helpful video yet again....
I'm a big fan of Topeak stuff....Got saddle bag, pump, multi tools x 2 (one's basic and the other is the Alien one, which has everything you need on it = compact but weighty), bottle cages, bottle cage tool container thing and track pump which has done tubeless....Good kit indeed.
I off-road 80%+ most of the time (apart from my road bike pootles) and I keep the majority of my spares etc in a bottle cage EVA holder....which is bloody brilliant for 2 bottle cage bikes...I have speedlinks from 8-12 speed in my kit to cover all me bikes.
You reminded me that I need to get the mech hanger of which particular bike I'm riding on which ride.....I've had a few go over the years and had to limp home with extremely dodgy rear gears duly fixed when back....Good call. Mech hangers can be a total git at times :)
Great video. I also carry tie wraps, valve cores, insulation tape as spares. I prefer a frame fit pump as its much less effort and just sits beneath the top tube. Following a puncture last winter on gravel I know carry a very small pair of long nose pliers to pull out flints/thorns.
I like the tablet idea, good shout. I was on a group ride once and someone had one of those packable silver blanket things that keep you warm in case someone had a crash. Packed down so small and really light but it’ll be invaluable when you actually need it
I also carry one of those. Either for a crash situation, or even for when getting to the end of the ride and it's cold/wet. The difference it made wrapping myself up in one, under my waterproof, on an overnight charity ride!
pair of disposable gloves in my kit, and also a small additional multitool such as leatherman with pliers in case your valve comes out (with your pump) good for gripping.... i also had some wire warp round my pedal once - so was able to cut it off with the inside bit of the pliers, few spare valves - again none of this take up any room really especially if you have a decent seat pack such as the Topeak you shared Katie
Second the disposable gloves, nothing worse than getting filthy hands especially if you have to muck about with an oily chain.
I picked up one of those multitools for my son earlier this year. I was so impressed I bought two more the next week, one for me and one for his older brother. Such an awesome tool.
Tablets! Good tip. Since that ride where I kissed the pavement, I carry all sorts of bandages, gauze and antiseptic spray, even a small tourniquet in case things go REALLY bad.
I now carry a Crankbrothers Speedier Lever which is ideal for taking-off or putting on tight tyres. Just one lever is needed and the extra length makes it very easy to get a tight tyre on/off a rim in seconds. I can highly recommend it.
110K Katie, you're on fire!
It's a marmite tool
@@ploughmyfield Works for me
@@CyclingAdventuresUK yep and for me to. Especially with cold wet hands. Makes it even easier.
A very nice reminder...keep safe and don"t forget to pray b4 every ride...
Cable ties, innertube (mtb) patch kit, small packet soappy detto wet wipes, Mini first aid kit, short lenght of gorilla tape and latex gloves.
Along with paracetamol I also take some immodium tablets for tummy upsets. It saves searching for dock leaves in a field 😀
Was going to say the same thing! All it takes is a dodgy lunch stop on a longer ride and they can be so helpful.
When I saw the picture of the different tablets, I mistook the water purification tablets for Imodium tabs. Super useful though.
A piece of chalk to mark the tyre position relative to the inner tube, so that in the event of a puncture you know where to look for the offending thorn that is often still stuck in the tyre and if not removed will likely puncture you new or repaired tube.
Also something thin and sharp to dig out the thorn, glass or whatever has caused the puncture from the tyre.
or install the tire with the brand writing next to the valve
Hi Katie, with regards to super duper tyre levers have you tried the 'Tyre Glider'? Amazing bit of kit and it's just a one piece that really does simplify taking off and putting back on tyres. So worth it.
I'd add in disposable gloves to keep your hands clean when repairing (and the cable ties someone else mentioned). Both are almost zero weight and volume.
Nice list, thanks Katie! I take a spare gear cable with me (can be also used for mechanical brakes in case of emergency even though brake cables are wider)
I raw dog it with the exception of quick link and a 4mm hex wrench.
I run tubeless tires with sealant.
But I always go over the bike before and after each ride.
Good selection of stuff, rear mech hanger if only I could find the right one. As for additions bit of gaff tape, and insulation tape cable ties and if it's really long ride or weekend couple of spare bolts just in case.
!00% agree on the pump had one for years but use the downtube to mount it under the bottle cage as I find they are a slightly awkward length to fit in the Topeak bag, the tyre boot have one of those as well, ditto the speed link. Patches I use the park tool self adhesive which I have applied in the rain and it stuck !!!
Congrats, 10.000 followers🎉 that great
Katie
I always take a couple of pairs of disposable rubber gloves great if you have a oily chain to sort out or a messy puncture
Or if you are out with fingerless gloves and it gets chilly put these on
Ride safe Fred
For emergencies, In addition to what you have, I take cable ties, spare nuts & bolts, Loperamide (Imodium), Black tape (Wrapped around my pump), spare valve cores, money, proper screwdrivers, and quik link chain pliers and some rag as bikes are greasy. Re the pump, I have one that does both valve types. I also carry a second small leatherman style multi-tool as they have a good knife, proper pliers and a cable cutter. Don't just buy any bike multi-tool, make sure that it has every tool you need for your bike. Some multi-tools only have allen/torx keys up to 6mm, however, a few bikes now have 8, 10 & even 12mm allen bolts in things like thru-axles, pedals and cranks so check yours. I also like Topeak stuff. I don't think I have ever purchased any of their products that has been poor quality
A good quality tea set is a must as well.
As always, super helpful ... I'll definitely use this info to help complete my road essentials kit ... ta very much!
Hi Katie good video l always take two tubes l take everything you said no pills one very important thing a rag a must around the chain for your hands have a good weekend take care
I have the same Topeak multitool also, but I now keep it in a very small bag inside my saddle bag. The last one corroded inside my saddle bag, due to riding in wet conditions frequently and the saddle bag contents getting wet regularly.
Also you can cut up a worn out tyre and keep it in your saddle bag to use as a tyre boot.
I now use tool bottles or waterproof saddlebag/pannier, got fed up drying out my old saddlebag and contents.
The tube I wrap it around the valve, not only it takes less space but it also protects the valve. A roll of 10/15 sheets of toilet paper and a small travel pack of baby wipes - this can save your ride.
Good call on the derailleur hanger!
I keep 1 at home, but after this, I might carry it on the bike.
I have some emergency money, in my kit, along with all the tools you mentioned. Thanks for the video.
I can second that. Put a bill somewhere for emergencies.
And of course also a credit card, which really weighs nothing.
Katie, if you are looking for high quality and also stylish bike gear (tools, lamps, pumps etc.) you should have a look on Lezyne.
Great list! For what it's worth, I no longer pack spare butyl inner tubes and instead use TPU inner tubes (RideNow from Allie Express are the most economical I've found.) They fold up to about a quarter the size of a butyl tube which is really nice for reducing the space your repair equipment takes up. I also use Wipperman Connex Chain Links. They are reusable and require no tools to put on or remove. A bit pricy. But over years and years of use I have come to value them as well worth the price.
+1 for the RideNow Tubes. So light, a great spare to have. I tested them with things and found glass and stuff like that to slice right through it. Butyl held up better but still defeated so considering how much space you save and how light for like 90% of the strength I will carry the TPU.
Prices seem to vary on aliexpress massively, which seller do you use on there?
@@dh7314 The name of the store is "rrskit." The price was about $12 USD. They also had a $3 coupon. So I paid about $9. No tax. No shipping. I know that is more expensive then a butyl tube, but the weight and space savings are really significant. These tubes weigh about 100 grams less than a typical butyl tube. So a 200 gram savings for two wheels. And that weight is on the perimeter of a rotating wheel. So from a physics perspective, doubly significant. Good luck!!
@@dh7314 The one I used is sold out. sometimes the sellers change. I was able to find the 45g tpu for like 15 bucks and 20 for two and 25 for 2 and a patch kit. you can find others for like 30 for the whole kit for 2 and a patch kit. If you want the lightest one that is like 36grams there are so many sellers, I just keep shopping around until i found one.
Hi Katie, Can I add, plastic tie wraps (cable ties) and electrical tape (a length wrapped around your seat post.
Yer such a cheery wee soul KK ❤…got a rear mech hanger…in the garage 🤦♂️😂 ….Poundland sell a wee puncture repair kit with tyre leavers for a quid…I carry a tiny wee muc off inflator instead of a pump….20 quid on Amazon atm with two cartridges….saves your wee arms and some sweat ….most importantly though Galaxy watch with credit and debit cards on it 🤘….great wee vid …keep em coming superstar.
Nice one Katie all ways expect the unexpected when on a ride
I think they are called Puritabs Katie, at least that’s what they are called here in Australia. Enjoy your videos, they are brilliant. Stay safe on those narrow British roads.
Use the same pump but it is notorious for unthreading valve cores if you are not careful. Of course you should always ensure your valve cores are tightened. I feel like Lezyne has a better design for thread connect pumps.
I take a small first aid kit, which includes indigestion tablets too. Tick removers also. Very important if gravel riding in the wilderness.😮
Hanger ordered, once I worked out which one, it's a minefield!
Don't forget valve core and core remover tool(only weighs a couple of grams)
Seat post clamp , too.
You’ve just made me very paranoid about going out on my bike now. I will be thinking what’s going to break or if I’m going to get a puncture anytime soon and I haven’t the right tools to fix my bike.😂 Another good informative video. Thanks 👍🏻🚴🏻♂️
Pump up your inner tube after you’ve fitted your patch and then put the inner in a bowl of water, you’ll see air bubbles escaping from the tube if you’ve not done the job properly. If you’re on the road repairing a puncture, spit on the patch after you’ve fitted it to check for escaping air. ❤
Surprised you haven't got a schraeder to presta converter?
Not just for helping pump up your tube if you need to use a reg pump at a petrol station etc...but also I recently managed to get out of trouble using it to screw onto a 60mm tyre that I stupidly had when riding on 50mm rims. Gave me just enough to then attach the pump and get going again. LIFESAVER.
Arguably a valve extender is probably also good if you're running super deep rims so you can get a 40mm off a passing cyclist to get out of trouble
I use the flat clamshell Park Tool version that's about the size of a coin. Patches have adhesive so no need to carry the glue.
I find spare chain pins easier than quick links. The chain splitter tool easily reinserts a pin.
Water purification tablets are also called Halazone tablets. A drop of iodine on a litre of water can also work in a critical situation or to make a wash solution (as can bottled water and some salt from a fast food place) for road rash wounds.
A piece of sidewall from a race tire (with the wire bead cut out) makes an excellent tire boot. When glued on the inside, it can even repair a small hole in the sidewall.
Another tip for very long rides is to put your phone in the lowest power setting or off. Check only at stops, so as to save battery and not have to carry a charger. In rural areas your phone can use more power because it has to search for and connect to cell towers that are more sparsely located, compared to an urban area. You waste battery life by always maintaining a connection when you may not need it.
9/10/11 speedlinks, for anyone who hasn't got one...plus the Park folding chain splitter ( heavy) is a belter.
Topeak do a really small high quality folding chain splitter that I have on one of my bikes. I have been forced to use it a few times and it has been perfect.
Even if you don't have a spare derailleur hanger and it breaks, if you have a chain break tool you can still get home by removing the derailleur and converting to a single speed.
Of course a spare is the better solution.
Take a length of string or shoe lace that can help if you get too many punctures by tying the innertube tight each side of the puncture
A quite sensible kit, more and less the same I take with me, even now that we have cellphones. Rubber gloves weigh nothing and help a lot with the chain troubles. Sometimes I add a red rear light if I cannot avoid a dangerous tunnel. One cannot enjoy the beauty of riding a bike if he's not sure he can fix the most common issues. I cut the neck of a plastic bottle and place the bottle in the second bottle cage to store the extra load I don't want to store in the saddle bag.
Oh, the other thing I do is to wrap the inner tube in a plastic bag, before it goes in my saddle bag (ditto Topeak). I've had an inner tube fail where a corner of the folds has rubbed against the inside of the bag and worn a hole through it. Not very useful when your spare already has a hole in it :-(
Thanks katie for all the useful tips..
Great advice Katie👍I just carry a spare bike😜
Topeak multitool has been great overall fpr me too. I did however manage to snap one of the plastic tyre levers though 🤣, so always take some metal ones now.
I carry a couple of sachets of salt in with my cycling patches, or with isotonic tables. If on a long ride, I feel cramping starting, then I'll take one or two with water to get me those last few miles home.
I carry an extra spd screw for my cleats.
If going on a long ride or solo take a basic med kit for cuts, road rash or anything that causes the red stuff to flow
Ha just came back from my commute with the bikebags in my hands , and seeing you talk about it , ha like it 🙏👍🍹
I use to have a few rounds of duct tape around the top of the seatpost. Its handy if a spoke break the you can use the tape and fasten it to another spoke so you can ride slowly home witch you can't with a loose spoke. The duct tape also replace the tyre boot.
Have one extra screw for the fasten the cleats. If you meet someone who missing one screw and he get yours you'll have a friend for life.
I use zinc ointment for babies instead of chamois cream.
If you replace the tube on a ride repair the old one and put it back in the tyre. You still have a good one then. Don't store them with the valve sticking out. Valve inside with cap on to prevent wear and tube rolled tightly. Pedros tyre levers are supreme and come in bright colours so you can see them. Far tyre lever is also supreme. Frame fit pump e.g. topeak roadmaster is quicker or road morphe
Bit of duct tape wrapped around pump also comes in handy
That'll also help for minor cuts.
i bought a spare derailleur hanger (from local bike shop) after i saw you mention this a year or two ago.
I'll have a couple of cleat bolts and washers. Amount of time I or a friend has had one fall out on a ride. They don't take any room either.
The new UK plastic bank notes work fine as a temp tyre boot. Not so good if you only card a debit card!
Great vlog skinny k
So for a future video could you show how to..ie changing out the inner tube or mending a chain. It’s. Long time since I did these and I could do with the help….my I’m helpless look stopped working when I was about 5 ….and my mending my bike on a ride home from work in green park is about 25 years ago. But hoping to get into the mountains on my new bike soon. Zwift is my new best friend, a couple of weeks wait for my new bike.
Self adhesive patches, spare cleat bolts, spare chain ring bolt, spare brake pads
I bought a hanger when I order my bike from Alpkit after watching one of your other videos. I have no idea how to fix it mind you so maybe a “how to fix” video would be ace 👍
Ibuprofen tends to raise your blood pressure for anyone wondering. The change is small but i guess if you have heart problems or high blood pressure and exercise it might be significant.
The pump is great, i've had one for years.
PEDRO'S tire levers are the best that i've used to fix flats because they are thick and won't break like those skinny ones do.
I’ve got a race rocket and I do take it on some rides, but thanks to my tubeless tyres I don’t have to take it everywhere. As even if I do get an issue the sealant still works until you get home.
Wow you really need a pump and some dynaplugs if you are tubeless. The pump is so critical as you often lose a lot of air and you need the air to help with the fix. Or you could “burp” out literally all the air a pothole and be left stranded
I like the risk, so I run super light with no storage bag. I carry a mini pump and a multi-tool. I run tubeless. Might carry a lever and a tube anything above 100 miles.
I always carry spare rear wheel and a disc brake bleeding kit
Thanks Katie!
She cleans up nice!
I also take a small pair of pliers, due to a cable snapping once.
Zip ties and a couple of Velcro straps are useful.
All the chain break tools I've had will also join links back together. To break the chain they just push a pin out, turn them around and they will push a pin back in, you just need to push the inserted pin back out a tiny fraction so that the link is not tight.
CO2 inflator for quicker fix... never without a pump tho. Also like the ToPeak stuff.
Great video as always! I have found that my age is directly proportional to the number and size of bags that I seem to need to carry on my bike! As I have gotten older I seem to have more (and larger) bags....I am not sure why. Maybe a goal for 2023 will be to eliminate 1 bag from my bike on every ride!
With me it is exactly the other way around or antiproportional, the older I get, the less I take with me and the fewer and smaller my bike bags become ;-)
On my last trip I lost the screws of one of my cleats and almost the SPD cleat itself, therefore I will carry spare screws and cleats in the future. Luckily it was just half an hour before the end of a one week trip. Because you cannot ride on SPD pedals without cleats...
Spare light batteries, or if you use USB lights, a spare rear light (charged of course)
Only things I carry that isn't in your saddle bag is a $50 note for the occasional place that doesn't take a credit card/iPhone/Apple Watch tap. Also, a bit of duct tape wrapped around a CO2 cylinder instead of a tyre boot.
Katie what inner tubes do you use on your current bike set up?
Pump, spare tube, repair kit, cable ties, multi tool and a pair of cable cutters. I collect electrical cable and go to the scrapyard.
How do you know which is the right mech hangar for you bike? Tim
You probably need to look at the part number on the one you have. There are literally dozens of different hangers and finding the right one can be quite a game.
New extra chain or quick links, when you going bike packing?
nice,,,I went to search were are my tire leavers jejeje by the way another tip is to have some small amount of cash conins pennys or 10 Eur just in case.,,,,
Will you provide the name of the pump and multi tool kit please?
Just go tubeless. Used to have a flat every few months or so. Now, the only time I have to think of my tyres is when I top up the sealant wvery 8 months or so.
You can toss away those patches and tubes.
I actually just had my spare derailleur hanger delivered a few hours ago 🤣👍
I always carry with me few zip ties as well!
The tyre boot looks bulky. A piece of toothpaste tube does the job or ParkTools do tyre patches that are similar but sticky backed.
Cable ties always useful and can be stowed in handle bar attached with tape to the plugs. Gaffer tape rolled onto an allen key or pump can get you out of a fix and an old school toe-strap is often handy.
I use a piece of old tyre, just hope it's large enough.