|   Pumps & Tubes | aantiix
Jan 6, 2004 10:18 AM | | Dumb question from a newbie (sorry). When I started riding my bike a few months ago everyone told me to be sure I had the following things with me when I'm riding:
1) Spare tube
2) Tire pump
3) Basic tool set
4) Water
So, I went out and bought a seat bag and put my tools and tube in there. I then bought a water bottle and mounted that on my bike and bought a tire pump that is mounted on my bottom bar. Later on I was looking through the gallery at the bike pics and don't see any bikes with bags or pumps. Where does everyone keep their spare tires and their pumps then?
And yes, I have reflectors on my bike too. :0) Hey, I live over 30 minutes from the closest trail and I like to get some time on my bike at least 5 times a week so I do some riding on streets to. |
| re: Pumps & Tubes | JimC.
Jan 6, 2004 10:25 AM | | most riders I know use a backpack like CamelBak or Deuter or similar; it has a water bladder built in, and you organize (or throw) your tools, tubes, energy bars, etc etc etc into the pack. that way the frame is clean of stuff (which can fall off during a hard ride), and you know where all your inventory is.
Jim |
| yep, comes in handy | laffeaux
Jan 6, 2004 10:48 AM | | A Camelback (or similar) comes in real handy for carrying pumps, tools, tubes, rain gear, etc. On the off chance that you own multiple bikes, it's even nicer as the camelback has everything you need for a ride regardless of the bike, and there's no moving seat bags between bikes, or owning multiple pumps.
Also, jerseys have rear pockets that hold things nicely. On shorter road rides, and occasionally on my MTB, I stuff everything into my jersey pockets. |
| jersey pockets | aantiix
Jan 6, 2004 11:12 AM | | After a couple rides out I bought some jerseys as I learned real quick that they do make a difference for temp control and breathability. I have never used the pockets though as I didn't really think there was much room in them and didn't like the weight on my body. Thanks for the assistance, I haven't been on any really long rides yet (more than 3 hours) but maybe the camelback is something I will look into as I start taking longer trips. |
| if you're not sure | JimC.
Jan 6, 2004 11:34 AM | | here's a site with many different packs and prices, hope this helps, Just a thought, Jim
http://www.rei.com/online/store/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&storeId=8000&categoryId=4500808 |
| Thanks Jim | aantiix
Jan 6, 2004 12:06 PM | | for the link, I'll definately check them out. |
| You're most welcome and from my experience | JimC.
Jan 6, 2004 12:24 PM | | buy the size UP from what you think you need. Maybe it's my area (BC Canada) but I always keep finding more stuff to throw in, and if my SO rides with me, multiply the stuff by 3 or more.
Seriously: in 95 I had a Classic (bladder and an insulating bag with straps), then went to a Classic in a backpack, then a Mule, then a Cloudwalker, and now a big Deuter pack. Stuff grows. Jim |
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