http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: What do you take when you go cycling? en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:42:00 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106561 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:29:22 +0000 kaputnik 106561@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aha. That's a new one for me. I'd only heard of them as either cable ties or zip ties. I think the latter is the Americanglish, but it is a nice onomatopoeia. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106560 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:25:30 +0000 DaveC 106560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tiewraps = zipties :D (You say Tom8toes, I say Tomatoes)</p> <p>They were very handy last month when a mate's tyre burst on a ride to Kinross. When pumped up the inner tube bulged out of the side so we deflated, tiewrapped/ziptied round the tyre and rim in several places and re inflated. After unfastening his front brakes we managed to get to our destination where his wife came out to collect him. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106557 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:56:58 +0000 kaputnik 106557@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>3 tyre leavers<br /> </em></p> <p>Spot the cyclist with Marathon Plus!</p> <p>@DaveC your tool roll is very comprehensive and should get you out of most tight spots. However you appear to have ommitted the random selection of zip ties which no cyclist should be without.</p> <p>Other random bits and pieces in my tool roll include Park tool disposable tyre boots, a 6-inch section of old tyre and some random sections of old inner tube.</p> <p>I have a rather good (and equally rather frustrating) multi-tool which has a spoke key, chain breaker and screw drivers in it. The plastic sides also pop-off and can act as tyre levers but I wouldn't give them much chance. I have two of the little Lezyne aluminium ones. They are short but very strong and I don't have tyres that take that much persuasion to get on and off.</p> <p>I have spare spokes zip-tied onto the seat stay for my touring bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106551 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:33:00 +0000 Baldcyclist 106551@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not lights, I had the whole handlebar available to me today :)</p> <p>Regarding taxi firms, I once bust a spoke on the way in just outside Halls (what used to be) when I lived in Livi. Called a Taxi to take me home, Taxi firm called back to say they would need an extra £5 to carry the bike. I was less than happy, he basically knew I was stuffed and was taking advantage of that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106507 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:33:43 +0000 amir 106507@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You can replace all that with a mobile phone (subject to being close enough to a willing rescuer or taxi firm)<br /> ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106506 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:11:42 +0000 DaveC 106506@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a tool roll which I think I have crammed far too much in as its starting to get quite heavy:</p> <p>2 Innertubes<br /> various tiewraps<br /> 3 tyre leavers<br /> Lube/oil<br /> Spare chain 5 links plus a couple of 9speed snap links<br /> Long noce plyers with integral side cutters<br /> Spoke key<br /> Insulating tape<br /> 2 latex free gloves<br /> Screwdriver with flay and posi ends<br /> Allenkey multitool thing<br /> 2 AAA batteries<br /> Universal brake/gear cable<br /> Puncture repair kit </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106495 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:50:12 +0000 Charterhall 106495@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You can replace all of that with a magic spanner like what the pro's use. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106474 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:02:20 +0000 wee folding bike 106474@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I carry cone spanners for a few days after I've adjusted them just in case they work loose.</p> <p>Bahco shifter in that photo? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106470 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:24:38 +0000 wingpig 106470@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cycle-specific bicycle tyre levers, too; that shop must have seen you coming. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106468 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:04:32 +0000 Charterhall 106468@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>After the 'what not to wear' thread I'm tempted to start another 'What not to carry'. Cone spanners ? ! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-106462 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:46:45 +0000 chdot 106462@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/8605197021/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8605197021_e9c86d9e18.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/8605197021/">Tool kit</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35384 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:14:22 +0000 cb 35384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I should stop laying stuff out and start working out how it's all going to fit! Full mouseover listing on the main photo page. "</p> <p>Looks good! When/where are you off?</p> <p>Any idea what the total weight is? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35336 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:04:39 +0000 SRD 35336@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>'what do you take when you go cycling'</p> <p>obviously not lubricating oil, to judge by the guffaws of amusement from 3 old, male roadies who i had the temerity to ask as they paused by the side of NCN 1. </p> <p>More about our epic adventure ride shortly (after I make 2.5 kilos of currants and 2 kilos of strawberries into jelly and jam respectively). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35334 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:49:02 +0000 kaputnik 35334@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I bought a friend one in pink... I didn't post it to her work for exactly the sort of reason that Arrelcat is hinting gently at. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35333 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:41:59 +0000 Arellcat 35333@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>At least Kaputnik had the nous to buy a Bananaguard in a colour other than pink, which ought to come with a sticker noting "Warning, use of this product may result in embarrassment." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35331 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:54:30 +0000 steveo 35331@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm going to have to go over my stuff at some point, see if it'll all go in the Carradice + bar bag this year. Last year i about filled two 15l panniers now i have one 15l saddle bag. Not looking forward to that </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35330 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:27:10 +0000 kaputnik 35330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@CC I presume you mean the Bananaguard™ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35329 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:57:00 +0000 wingpig 35329@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>When it's all attached you should pop along to Kirkliston to see how much it affects your TT10 time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35328 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:47:16 +0000 cc 35328@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Umm, what's the bendy white object on the right? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35323 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:23:23 +0000 kaputnik 35323@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just popping to Waitrose like </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35322 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:22:14 +0000 chdot 35322@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That'll just be for an afternoon trip. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-35321 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:17:37 +0000 kaputnik 35321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaputniq/5921079119/"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5921079119_a1ea0489bf.jpg"></a></p> <p>I should stop laying stuff out and start working out how it's all going to fit! Full mouseover listing on the main photo page. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-30394 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:55:16 +0000 chdot 30394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Dominiclangan: Flat tyre in chipperfield today, no pump, no spare tube,  Irony was not lost on me when I had to buy both at halfords! Ta to bloke for lift.<br /> "</p> <p>Original Tweet: <a href="http://twitter.com/Dominiclangan/status/65016495943585793" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/Dominiclangan/status/65016495943585793</a> </p> <p>DL is boss of <a href="http://www.madison.co.uk">Madison</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28704 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:10:28 +0000 TwoWheels 28704@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>1. 2 wallet-sized photos of Niki Gudex (but no wallet).<br /> 2. 1 pump<br /> 3. water bottle</p> <p>(I usually forget to bring tire levers or patch kit, which renders the pump somewhat moot.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28683 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:26:52 +0000 chdot 28683@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hope you keep it on a lead...</p> <p>(But not so long that it trips up cyclists!!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28682 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:21:07 +0000 Stepdoh 28682@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lynx africa and a grimace? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28681 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:13:16 +0000 Smudge 28681@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is that the answer to "what do you wear when riding your Guardian Readers Dutch Bike?"? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28679 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:34:01 +0000 Kirst 28679@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Chanel No5 and a smile.</p> <p>Sorry, that's the answer to a different question. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28674 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:04:11 +0000 DaveC 28674@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm looking out my waterproofs again after the recent wet weather! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=88&page=2#post-28664 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:30:46 +0000 Smudge 28664@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thought my load was a little heavy this morning (I was considering using front panniers as well!) so I weighed my panniers once I got into work... 10kg, not outrageous, but explains why the headwind was a bit cheeky today when the bike weighs 15kg unladen :-o</p> <p>Never mind, good for my legs lol </p>