What’s In My Saddle Bag? Every Day Carry Essentials 2022
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2022
- A peek inside the contents of my saddle bag and the essential tools and spares I take on every single road ride.
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I place my spare tube inside a couple of disposable latex gloves. The gloves are useful to avoid getting your hands dirty and also serve to protect the tube from rubbing against the metallic bits of the multitool (or any other component) which can often puncture the tube, rendering it useless when you need it most. I also use the saddle bag for my home keys as there they cannot scratch my phone or my jersey.
I wrap the metallic items in my saddlebag with a tire boot. The inner tube is inside a small plastic bag with baby powder.
May I suggest a piece of advice I’ve found invaluable? I always include a $10 or $20 in the bag. Always comes in handy 👍
A bar of gold bullion provides more training value. :)
A guy at a bike shop recently told me about that! Said physical money is good as an emergency patch
The quicklinks fit inside the Silca multitools, there are two small magnets to hold them in place either side. 😉
Used my chain tool recently to help a couple of new cyclists who were stuck with mangled rear mech. Shortened a severely twisted chain to single speed so they didn't have long walk home. I'm glad I could help. Also carry a small first aid kit.
Good for you bro, always nice to give a helping hand to those in need.👍🏽
I always carry a few cable ties, couple of spare valve cores and a core removal tool, as well as a split link, along with a multi tool, mini pump, tyre levers, spare tube and puncture repair kit in case of more than one puncture! Oh, and a small roll of electricians tape 😉
Definitely need the valve core tool, especially with Dave's Lezyne pump! 😉 (if you know, you know!)
I love the idea of the spare contact lenses... updating my bag tonight. I use Fix-it-sticks for my tools and always keep some of those instant patches and some cash for fixing sidewall punctures. I also have a thing of CO2 in there, because I hate pumping up a tire in the rain or cold. My odd additions are surgical gloves, when working on the bike in the wet and mud, surgical gloves give you a bit more grip while keeping your hands clean, so you don't have to remove grease marks from your white bar tape.
Love your channel, content, attitude and lack of snobbery... cheers!
Zip ties in my saddle bag got my pal 20 miles to a bike shop after an unexpected seatpost bolt snap and an unexpected saddlebag tear withing half an hour of each other! You can't carry spare everythings, but you can add a few things that'll up your chances of limping along to a fix/pick up 👍
I carry a couple zip ties and a bit of electrical tape
Glad I'm not the only one who carries his pump on the bike's frame. Agree with you a small saddle bag with multi tool, inner tube, quick link, & tyre leaver or tyre glider, depending on wheel & tyre combination ☺ combination
I cover my pump in a clear snap lock bag because last year I went to use my frame pump and after years of collecting grime and dirt it broke when I went to use it - ugly I know but definitely worth it after I got screwed once!
@@nklin6 I had the same problem, The pump got so much grime, that finally broke it. For this reason I prefer a bottle tool to the seat bag
I carry a CO2 inflator and a pump on my frame, just in case. I'm not a pro, so who cares how it looks
I am a fan of the Boa closure system! Have two folding saddlebags with them and a few different shoes with Boa ties over the years.
Saddle bag: 2 conti race-light or supersonic tubes, patch kit, multi-tool with a chain breaker, spare quick link, tire lever (just in case) zip ties, house key, $10 bill, xerox of license & insurance card. All in a Topeak Mini quick release bad with Garmin Varia radar/light attached.
Pump on frame, pockets have phone & food.
Saddle bag has multi tool w/chain breaker wrapped in a 6inch section of used tire to use as a boot in case of sidewall tears, 2 butyl inner tubes with a Rema TT patch kit with a chain quick link and Schraeder-Presta adapter. Two tire levers, Dynaplug tubeless plug tool, money/credit card and old ID. A few fun-sized candy bars to use as anti-bonk.
Mini pump is next to the water bottle cage on the bike; I have seen too many mini pumps on the side of the road on organized rides when people put their mini pump in their jersey pockets.
After watching this I'm going to have a rethink starting with picking up one of those Pirelli tubes. I like the bag too much smaller than I'm using and a nicer shape. I love shopping for bikes bits!! Thanks, David.
For my winter/wet weather bike, I carry a section of cut down gear cable.. If the rear gear cable snaps, I can create fix with the part cable-The shifter end wedges in the barrel adjust, and then secure the cable.
Thanks for sharing; your bag surprisingly carries much of the same stuff I have in my own. I add a TPU patch kit to my TPU tubes. I even run the same Romin Mirror saddle, which is my all time favorite; I only wish I could afford to put it on all my bikes. The Silca bags are super nice, but I opted for a Lenze M-caddy bag. I also have a Lenze mini carbon pump. 10+ years and still works perfectly, but you need to make sure the valve stems are tightly screwed in so they don't unscrew during hose removal. Keep the great videos coming!
I’ve had it recommended from more than one source including a medic friend not to carry a pump in your jersey pocket since a hard metal pole near your spine is v dangerous in the event of an accident. Strapped it to my bike ever since.
Also I’d recommend some of the slightly thicker disposable gloves you can get from trades / diy shops - if you need the multi tool you’re probably going to end up with dirty hands so they really help, plus they fold down super tiny, and the stronger ones don’t tear too easily
@@mitchrich5015 That’s a great idea. More than once I’ve ended my ride with grimes hands. I’ve got some gloves going in my pack now. They can also act as a buffer for you tool and CO2 cartridges so nothing clanks around.
What about carrying mobile phones & keys in the jersey pockets?
@@SrMXP-on2cu I'd be afraid they might fall out
Great idea for a video. Love the super compact tubes! I carry just one butyl tube, same tools, but also a co2 cartridge, 2 levers, patch kit, bandaides, alcohol wipes, nitrile gloves (for surprisingly cold weather or keeping hands clean working on a chain), money, surgical mask…and a phone!
Nitrile gloves are a must if you work on bikes that use chain lube. If you hot-wax immerse your chain, you can save the nitrile gloves.
You had me on board, up until the surgical mask….
@@evanthomas9680 Haha, a year later, the mask is gone. And good riddance!
My seat bag contents are very similar to yours. About the only additional things I have are:
- inner tube patches (I also ride tubeless, but this would be for the unfortunate case of putting a tube in and then getting a hole in the tube)
- nitrile gloves (in case I have a messy job)
Great vid. Reassured that my every ride kit is the same although I'm impressed at how compact you get your setup
Perfect setup! Only thing I’d add would be a tire boot. Can use it to patch big punctures from the inside of the tire. In a pinch can use the wrapper of an energy gel or bar. More appropriate for hardcore gravel or MTB rides. Less needed on a road ride, hopefully. Great content!
Spot on about carrying a pump on the bike. It's one less thing to poke you in the back if you have a crash.
Plus, it's not going anywhere. You never know what you might lose on the road after digging bars or gels etc out of a pocket.
Cheers
I have 2 bikes and a saddle bag on each. I carry a gas bottle and fitting, tube, levers, multitool, joining link and presta to shrader fitting in each.
I carry the same in my Fizik saddle bag which looks exactly the same as this one.. on the Fizik when on longer rides or Sportive I can squeeze a second inner tube underneath to :) I also carry a spare SRAM battery just in case and a tiny Swiss army knife
I'm running tubeless so I carry a small tubeless sealant injector & a small bottle of sealant in my bag. I don't carry tubes and I use the Topeak mini ratchet tool kit which I like a lot. Thanks for the video!!!
Good Idea! Never carry the sealant injector in a pocket, or else, well, you know...
I've got the same pump. Love it!
I have a Trek Speed concept which allows me to carry 3 spare tubes, 2 tyre levers, 3 co2s and and a multi tool however I recently purchased a new road bike as I am going to be doing a solo trip riding around Europe. So I came here to get ideas. I'm thinking the same saddle bag with 2 light weight tubes, multi tool and co2s. Then add a small pump on down tube like you have done. Then carry another spare tube in my back pocked as well as a spare battery for my Sram axs. Might seem like a lot but when in foreign countries you don't feel you have the same security of just calling a friend if things go south.
I tend to have rather less stuff, I have house/car keys a inner tube, some Allen keys, probably a bar (don’t like gels!) some tyre levers. Plus pump and cafe stop lock. Chains and derailleur are essentially once a decade sort of thing for myself, and realistically I’d probably bail at that point anyway!
I've swapped to using conti race light spare tubes. They're not as compact as the tubolito ones, but you can get them down pretty close if you re-roll them, and they're miles cheaper.
I tend to find a basket on the front is helpful, especially if you have E.T with you because any miss-haps and you can phone home.
That's a super idea. Where can you buy an ET? I checked Amazon but couldn't find any. 😇
My bibs have pockets on the back I use to keep my repairs pouch and mini pump in. Jersey pockets are free for phone and fuel.
I use the wolf tooth encase in bar tool kit. Best thing ever.
Most of what you mentioned and: Benadryl (anti-histamine) in case someone gets a bee sting; a small tube of CA (super) glue for first aid; and usually some cash and/or credit card.
I also have a pair of nitrile gloves and an alcohol wipe in my tiny bag for short rides. I have a larger kit that can sort 99% of issues in my day ride bag, with extra stuff like cable ties and duct tape.
I have mostly the same kit, if without the same quality and brand, but I also add: some zip ties, electrical tape, some velcro straps, and a valve adapter. Not much more space but a bit more utility.
Put the tape around the pump handle
A small lightweight "Cafe" lock - peace of mind if nipping in a shop/cafe/loo and out of sight of your bike for a few minutes. Deterrent effect if nothing else.
Hey David, you mentioned a while ago that you've got a Giant Revolt Advanced as your long-term gravel bike. Any video about it coming soon?
great vid. just the solution I am looking for. I am new to TRI having come from swim/run background. The bike piece is not just physical prep, but mechanical as well. This expertise is appreciated. J
I always need a proper large Topeak Aero Wedge beast of a saddle bag for all my equipments 👍
Knock on wood, but in 40 years of riding, I've only gotten one flat while on the road. Even when I collided with a car, the bike was rideable enough to continue on to work.
David, good review and rather surprising new insights for me. Question, how does your gravel bag differ? I am thinking of running two lightweight tubes for gravel now per your suggestion, on road one tube and a cell phone if a really bad day seems to be sensible for me running tubeless, but I like the space savings!
Damn, that saddle is a masterpiece
I have the same bag and Very similar set up as you. Slug tubeless plug tool, 2 x tubeleto (or Ali express) TPU inner tubes and a Topeak Mini18+ multitool.
I also carry a pair of master link pliers that also double up as tire levers made by "Graphite". I have a tiny Lezyne puncture kit with a tire boot for anyone that rides tubes (sometimes out with family that run tubes), 3 cable ties, A presta -Shraeder adaptor ,just IN CASE I have to use a fuel station air machine, I have a couple of valves in case the ones fail in my ones on the bike.. This happened once and was SO frustrated that such a small item stopped me getting home or having to put a tube in the tire. A spare rear mech hanger. Finally in the bag there is a tiny CO2 tire inflator and 2 canisters.
The caps on my tire valves on the bike there is a spoke key and a valve remover (Peatys) in an easy to find in the dark gold over.
I also carry a my phone in my Craft Cadence caddy, there is also a £20 note and a tiny Topeak carbon high pressure pump , that may be discontinued now but it's great for the size. Prob a Bit OTT but I would rather carry gear I MAY need rather than be caught out.
I have the Mattone , I love it; it’s an awesome bag. I ride a 29” mountain bike. This bag will hold one inner tube only.
Went ahead and order the pirelli tubes to lighten up my saddle bag. Before I was only able to fit one butyl inner tube in my bag.
I also carry an afterbite pen and antihistamine tablets for the wasp down jersey/helmet vent moments that always seems to happen to me!
I carry, a spare tube tied to frame, frame mounted pump, in seat bag multi tool, 2 tire levers, master link, travel size ibuprofen, 2 Gatorade packets, bar, and small flashlight
No gas, interesting. And a Lezyne pump, have you ever tested the pump? I have a number of mini frame pumps including a Lezyne that never leave the shed since I discovered the Silca Tattico which will easily and quickly put sufficient air in a tire. I put its sibling the gravelero on the gravel bike for the same reason. They just work. I put a pump holder on each bike and swap the pump around. I have several bags depending on the bike. Gravel bike now doubles as the Audax bike and has a small bike shop attached in a medium Topeak tool bag or sometimes a Topeak tailpack depending on the distance. There is a crusty $20 note folded up in there as well.
The vintage bike with deep wheels has suitable long stem tubes in a Silca tool roll, the other vintage bikes have minimalist kit in another Silca tool roll and that pack is swapped between the bikes with low profile rims. In each pack tubes, levers, multitool as a minimum. The Silca tool rolls are secured with a toestrap as the BOA comes loose. Because I like the Silca aesthetic, levers and multi tool, all Silca. I hope never to use them but they are wonderful things to have on hand nonetheless. I also have a Silca gas head in one of the bags. It seemed like a good idea at the time, never used it.
After a long hot and frustrating time struggling with a tire repair at the side of the road one day (carbon tr wheels, boo hiss), I decided to invest in properly robust tires to better keep the air in. Currently the fleet all have Pirelli tires, Cinturatos 26mm on the road bikes (Vredestein before that). Gravel M on the gravel bike in beast mode and Cinturatos 32mm in road mode, both tubeless. I bought a lot of Pirelli Cinturatos when the price was less insane and accidentally doubled up the order. I'll be using them forever I expect.
Likewise I have a 10 pack of conti tubes, which I may never get through since no flats on any of the bikes since about 2016 when in a moment of insanity I put Vittoria tires on one of the bikes. Long may this continue to be the case.
If you get a little bit longer saddle bag you can fit your pump into it.
I plan to get a saddle bag for my road bike for now I just backpack it and carry extra tube couple tire levers few simple tools extra chain…and hope it breaks in a good fixable way and of course a pump
Great stuff! Nice idea for a video. By coincidence, I had just ordered that same bag! I carry the same basic items as you except CO2 instead of a pump. The Pirelli / Tubelito spares are a massive improvement over a traditional tube. I also have made a small first aid kit with some bandaids and topical antibiotic cream. The contact lenses are a great idea and I’m going to add that to my bag.
Is this the Grande Silca bag, or the smaller version?
@@roadeyerob I’m pretty sure it is the smaller version.
I always, as your good self, take similar kit but I use one of those Topeak EVA things that fit in a bottle cage mount...That has all the gubbins to fix any trailside/ roadside mishaps. I do all sorts from MTB to gravel to road cycling (slowly compared to you lot), so I always carry a spare tube and bacon strips on my tubeless bikes as I've had very bad flats that sealant can't cope with....
MTB's it's normally a small backpack, gravel/ CX bike it's a framebag or/and a barbag . On my old road bike, it's a saddle bag and, dare I say it, a bumbag.....I'm not a fan of back pockets in your shirt at all, even though I wear roadie style shirts even for MTB riding. A bumbag works for me as I do like to carry a chilled small can of ale when on rides.....Hmmm ?
I do like the idea of those small expensive inner tubes to save space though.....Could get a bit pricey though.....as I have 6 bikes I regularly ride....another Hmmm ?
Ultralight butyl tubes are a good middle road, both money and volume wise.
Hi David. Do you prefer this over the 76 projects bag, you seemed to really like? Good luck this weekend 👍
I'm surprised you don't have a derailleur hanger in your saddle bag. Also a fiber fix emergency spoke is a good thing
In 30+ years of road cycling, I have never needed a chain tool to repair my chain on the road. I completely understand it for off-road/gravel or MTB, but who breaks their chain on the road?
It used to happen, but honestly I'm with you on this one, don't carry that anymore
@@andrewcockburn7484 But when you say you "fixed other people's", does that mean they broke their chain while riding on the road?
@@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker there are gravel parts happen on group road Sunday rides.
Last fall my chain breaker tool saved another rider’s day - they broke their chain on a long climb … it does happen!
I’m interested in getting a more premium all singing all dancing multitool with chain breaker that’s still small enough to fit in my tiny set up, I was asked not long ago by a group of 6 Middle Aged ebike riders out in my local gravel loop if I had a chain tool as one blokes chain had snapped. I’d of loved to of helped but couldn’t help but wonder why not one of the 6 had tools? but all had a £3k+ bike between there legs.
I carry one tube and a patch kit using the Grand Madone. Also carry two co2 instead of pump. I think I'd prefer the smaller Silca Madone which I think you are using. Considering switching to tubeless.
-A tire boot - if I have a puncture big enough that it won't seal tubeless, I don't want the emergency tube bulging out there while I'm trying to get home.
-Hand wipes
-First aid kit
-Leatherman Squirt (for when I need pliers)
-A mini 15mm wrench to remove my rear wheel of my belt drive bike
-Emergency cash and an emergency N95
omg the proflex is gone! was giving me ptsd from my days selling/repairing them. happy days
Hi DavidWhat do you use if you have to remove the tubeless Valve to fit a tube, they can be very difficult to remove?
Also a small blade is useful to cut the excess off the plug.
A TPU tube is a great idea as a spare carry, I’ve been wanting to downsize my saddlebag to a lezyne road caddy or tool roll and this is a good solution!
What bottle cages are you running??
These are Silca painted titanium cages I’ve been testing. Liking the classic looks so far
Hey great vid. What saddle is that he is running?
Hey David, great video. I'm updating my kit so this really helps. Do you not need a tool to take your valve out of your tubeless wheel if you were using an inner tube?
I never do the tubeless valve nut up so tight that I can't remove it with just my fingers. I've seen people file flats on either side so you can use a small spanner
Those quick links fit inside the silca tool. There are two magnetic spaces on the inside …
Don't knock the tyre levers esp if you ride in the winter when your hands become two lumps of gammon.
ha, nice
Love this Silca bag. Def on my short list. David: have you tried the Cervelo Caledonia 5? I am looking to get a new road bike and I am toying with a couple of bikes, the Caledonia being one of them. It seems like a very well thought out bike. Any thoughts on it? Thanks, and good luck on the event this weekend!
I’ve not had any joy getting Cervelo to send me a test bike so sadly not, but after the Caledonia does look good
@@davidarthur It does look beautiful and very smart design. Seems like the perfect bike for those road cycling enthusiasts who enjoy going fast yet comfortable without being too aggressively racy. And it's quite versatile with fender mounts, not that I would need them...
Do you guys bring a small bottle of Stan's, for tubeless repairs?
Do you use a zero offset for the romin Evo? Mine lies far too back with a standard 25mm offset
Hi, I use the same Silca Matone as you on my summer road bike. In addition carry a strip of tyre for any major tyre fails plus a pair of
Latex gloves ( maybe I should clean the drive chain more thoroughly) 😀
What saddle is that? It looks really comfortable.
That is my setup minus the chain link and plus asthma inhaler
I smell a silca advertising campaign ive seen them all over recently
Do you have links to the other items you showed on the video please.
Also, make sure you don’t throw this bag over the hedge! :)
Shhhhh, don't say that! I found the last one, so I know where to look;)
@@JibbaJabber Good one!!! 😂
Top thing to add, a gps tracker so you can find it when you toss it again. 🤣
🤣
Ahhh, and there's me thinking the last one he yeeted was a legendary 'Dave Arthur Giveaway'.
Come to think of it, maybe we should think of this as Cycle Geocaching!
Time to get hedge-wacking...
I have added some black electrical tape. I wrapped some around a CO2 tank, pump or something else you might have.
I had the same Silca saddle bag. Zip broke and Silca sent a replacement. Zip broke again on replacement. I rarely get a puncture too. A shame as it looks great.
Oh that’s not good to hear
Do you think you could fit 2 pereli instead of one tubolito?
How do you re-seat a tubuless tire with a mini pump after installing a tube?
Once you put a tube inside of a tubeless setup, it’s a tubed setup and re-seating the tire is just like a tubed setup.
Reseating the tire bead on a tubeless setup is only difficult on a brand new tire. Once the tire has “stretched” to the rim, it’s simple to reseat with a mini-pump… assuming you dialed in your rim tape thickness
What model of Lezyne pump is that at 01:38?
Pro Tip - On the inside your silca tool, you have a couple magnets to store your quick inks. Just say'n.
Thanks I'll check them out, must have completely missed them
@@davidarthur Silca always thinks of everything! Great content as always! Keep up the great work!
The quick link came apart from the magnets on mine and now I have no idea where they are.
Are compact tubes like that available for tire sizes commonly found on hybrid bikes, like 32mm 700c?
Yes, Tubolito makes these tubes for wider tires. But they are pricier and once you inflate them, they deform to a larger size permanently
Silca! Are you made of money or are these samples?
Stopped using a saddlebag as all the ones I tested rubbed against my bibs and would wear holes in it 😞
What's in the bag Angelos?
Which sportive are you doing at the weekend?
The Fred Whitton Challenge 👍
What saddle is that?
I have the smallest saddle bag in the wiggle lifeline range. Can’t remember it’s name but it’s not much bigger than a well folded up inner tube!! I carry a very basic multi tool in there. a free one that came with my bike! One spare tube, folded as small and as neat as possible. top tip. wrap it tightly in cling film once it’s as small as you can get it. and a strip of instant patches. Zero room left can’t even get the patches inside in there little box so they go in loose!
Pump lives on the bike. so Iv got a tool to fix everything but a snapped chain. and all I need to fix a puncture. Oh I can just about squeeze two park tool tyre levers down the sides of the tube and zip the bag up. it’s tiny, about the size of my palm! works for me…
I wanted the smallest most compact solution as I demand a silent bike. anything rattling around loose in a bigger bag would drive me loopy! but each to there own..
Can you get a tubeless tire to reseat with a small pump?
Why doesnt anyone address this?
What good is a tube when you cant seat the tire back
You can reseat a tire if you use an inner tube. If you are fortunate and have your rim tape thickness dialed-in, you can reseat a tubeless setup with a high-volume hand pump.
What was the tubeless repair kit?
Lots of mfgrs make the tubeless plug tool. I use the Dynaplug, both Lezyne and others make the “bacon-strip” fork variety.
Would this hold a phone?
Will this hold a guy more the 400lbs?
I have a small bike lock 🔐 so I can lock the bike in case I have a break down and have to use a taxi 🚕 home.
I learned the hard way, don't put tubes and CO2 in your back pockets. In the unlikely event you go over the bars, your back will thank you.
Any idea what is the name of the saddle?
Looks like a Specialized Romin Evo Mirror. Not cheap.
I bought the same looking bag for 20 bucks. You must consider how many times you plan to open it. Seriously I bike year around and opened it 2 times for a flat. 60 with tax on this bag is way over priced.
In 35 years of road cycling, Ive never needed a multi tool.
A small bottle of Pickle juice and $20.
I know absolutely everything in cycling is overpriced but I can't believe how overpriced these seat bags are. I would understand if there was something complicated about it but you rarely get a mesh separator. I've looked at many web stores and usually these seat bags cost more than hydration packs or biking backpacks on sale. Ridiculous!
Spare chain????? Nobody cares one of those, you may as well carry a spare set of handlebars just in case you crash the bike and bend yours! Innertube, puncture repair kit, Swiss army knife, orange or grapes, pump strapped to bike next to water bottle, sorted!
That multi tool is a space waster because you will only ever use 2 or 3 of the tools, the others have no application on your bike. The pump is junk as it can't inflate to a decent pressure - get c02.
How many CO2 cartridges do you carry? You can limp home or limp to a gas station/bike shop with an under inflated tire. You cannot limp home after using your last CO2 cartridge and inadvertently unscrew the valve core as you unscrew the CO2 inflator.
@@ricktan5663 true story. More than once I've lent a pump to someone who had an issue with gas.
My god you really just carry 1 tyre lever to save weight??
It’s not really about saving weight Harry just carrying what I need and no more
@@davidarthur fair enough- great channel by the way