Items that I carry in mine that you did not have - cutter for your zip ties, replacement zip ties, a few disposable gloves, battery key, replacement valve stem insert, valve stem tool, spoke wrench and display jumper wire (if display is ever damaged or stops working I can still operate bike). I also carry a first aid kit. I also use panniers so I have a lot of room to carry all this stuff!
If you carry a spare tube you might as well carry a plastic patch for a large gash in a tire. Just cut a patch from a plastic margarine tub or food container and place the patch behind the gash to keep the tube contained. In a pinch a credit card will work. If you're in a desperate situation remove the tube and shove in grass or any organics into the tire as tight as possible. It will save the rim and get you home...
Thanks for sharing! If you do not have a mid-drive bike, I'd leave the chain kit at home. If something does happen to the chain, a hub driven bike can get still get home - even if the chain is completely removed! Assuming you have some juice in the battery, of course. I'd agree about the medical supplies and maybe a poncho if you are in an area prone to sudden downpours - for you, or the sensitive bits of your bike! A flashlight/road light would also probably be a good idea if you don't carry one on your person while riding. Both for seeing what you're doing while repairing and/or for a bit of extra safety during any needed repairs during low light conditions. Love the bag!
KRAMER: Assman, oh no, these don’t belong to me. I'm not the assman. I think there has been a mistake. CLERK: Well, according to the State of New York, you ARE the Assman.
Complete overkill. I carry a multitool, tire plug, valve remover, extra valve core, master link and a co2 all in a bag the size of a credit card that fits nicely in my jersey pocket and weighs 200 grams.
Items that I carry in mine that you did not have - cutter for your zip ties, replacement zip ties, a few disposable gloves, battery key, replacement valve stem insert, valve stem tool, spoke wrench and display jumper wire (if display is ever damaged or stops working I can still operate bike). I also carry a first aid kit. I also use panniers so I have a lot of room to carry all this stuff!
those are awesome ideas!
If you carry a spare tube you might as well carry a plastic patch for a large gash in a tire. Just cut a patch from a plastic margarine tub or food container and place the patch behind the gash to keep the tube contained. In a pinch a credit card will work. If you're in a desperate situation remove the tube and shove in grass or any organics into the tire as tight as possible. It will save the rim and get you home...
Thanks for sharing! If you do not have a mid-drive bike, I'd leave the chain kit at home. If something does happen to the chain, a hub driven bike can get still get home - even if the chain is completely removed! Assuming you have some juice in the battery, of course. I'd agree about the medical supplies and maybe a poncho if you are in an area prone to sudden downpours - for you, or the sensitive bits of your bike! A flashlight/road light would also probably be a good idea if you don't carry one on your person while riding. Both for seeing what you're doing while repairing and/or for a bit of extra safety during any needed repairs during low light conditions. Love the bag!
Excellent idea with the flash light!!
Very good thank you
welcome!
Great tips! If you have a flat, would you use your patch or go directly and use your spare tube?
that's a great question. I might just try to patch cause it's easier unless its a HUGE tear in the tire.
AssMan!
Every proctologist’s story ends the same way; One chance in a million doc.
KRAMER: Assman, oh no, these don’t belong to me. I'm not the assman. I think there has been a mistake. CLERK: Well, according to the State of New York, you ARE the Assman.
I always ask my proctologist to use two fingers. Best to have a second opinion...
'PromoSM'
I don't get it.
Complete overkill.
I carry a multitool, tire plug, valve remover, extra valve core, master link and a co2 all in a bag the size of a credit card that fits nicely in my jersey pocket and weighs 200 grams.
Carry whatever you like friend. This is what I carry.