I’ve gotten a few questions when I post my bike about how I carry stuff if I don’t have a bag on my bike so I figured I’d post this.
I use a size large Rapha Essentials Case and put this stuff in it. It also has room for my phone.
I don’t always carry the bike lock, only if I know I’ll be stopping for a coffee or a beer. If I’m on a long ride and especially alone, I’ll add another CO2 and also a TPU patch kit.
by mars_soup
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Simple. I have a handlebar bag.
I have one of these [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308571400/lever-bike-tool-by-townie-syndicate](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308571400/lever-bike-tool-by-townie-syndicate)
It’s a tire lever, torx wrench, phillips screwdriver, allen wrenches, and a strap for a spare tube and mini pump all in one.
I run a similar setup in a smaller pouch. Saddle bags are simply too unattractive. I know, I know, it sounds vain. Haha.
I would add a mini pump to that for just in case
I stick a chain link in there too. Dunno why, I’ve never needed it!
Framebag
Stick it into a jersey pocket?
What bike lock is that?
You use the 20 to buy a saddle bag.
under seat bag …. or frame bag ….or handle bar bag ….. I use a under seat bag for most of of the stuff you have pictured …also carry a day pack …for bike lock, another CO₂ cartridge + pump
https://preview.redd.it/qbqsuoewmj0f1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a18596b358e9f2b3f2804aa3f9fb2d79c8799954
I use a Craft Cadence case. Not as big as the one pictured but it’s excellent, durable and waterproof. It takes phone, cards, money, puncture repair kit and tyre levers. Could probably squeeze a tube in, at a pinch.
I don’t like frame bags.
https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/s/Bt7896VyQt
That’s a pretty expensive pencil case
Backpack.
Top bar bag.
I’d add a gear cable… Had to go back home on the highest gear once…
Condom and Vaseline?
https://preview.redd.it/urotuisjqj0f1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d47c0b60e3eb035d616fb86b57932371daf13315
Mine but I usually or almost always have a backpack with the kitchen sink.
Skip all that if you’re married. 📱
Only add is an old ID. The $20 is there in case I need a beer and ID to prove I can buy said beer. (kind of kidding because needing a beer sounds better than it is there for the paramedic.)
Nice purse bro
I tried a cycling wallet. The main annoyance for me, was having a sweaty jersey back pocket. I’m already a heavy sweater, just made it more uncomfortable on rides.
I also tried to avoid the saddle bag, due to aesthetic reasons. But reverted back to it, just more practical for my riding needs.
Yes, that’s right, Pogacar does not have a saddle bag.
Do you know what Pogacar does have? 3 cars following him with spares, and people with refills standing along the route.
Just get a saddle bag.