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Carrying your load

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  • August 29, 2014 at 8:56 pm #22260
    bezz333

    Just a quicky

    Is it better to carry your inner tubes, CO2 canisters and multi tool beneath your saddle or carry them in your jersey pockets?

    If it’s on your person then your bike is lighter and so you can climb higher plus it makes your bike more streamline or does it not make a difference?

    What are your views.

    Andrew

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  • August 30, 2014 at 1:26 pm #812101
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    Simon E

    Hauling weight uphill
    Hauling weight uphill requires the same effort regardless of whether it’s on the bike or the rider.

    If you’re bothered about being streamlined then you should be wearing a skinsuit and a race number. A standard jersey will create more drag than a small seat pack, and even more when the pockets are full of stuff.

    Tools, tubes, keys etc in the pack, pockets carry food and gilet/jacket. Mini pump lives on the bottle mount. As already stated, if it’s on the bike it is always ready, there’s no pre-ride faff.

    I wouldn’t want a pump, tools, phone etc in my pocket; partly because the pockets sag and feel cumbersome and there is less room for food and gilet; but also if I crash it could damage my back, a phone would get smashed or house keys get lost in the hedge.

    Schwalbe, Continental and others make micro seat packs but I prefer the larger ones that have room for a second tube and other items.

    August 30, 2014 at 7:34 am #812099
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    gazza_d

    My rule has always to let the
    My rule has always to let the bike take the load.

    You never see cowboys with rucksacks etc. They get the horses to carry the luggage.

    Keep the pockets for sweets and rations etc. Tools and stuff live on the bike, then I don’t forget them.

    August 30, 2014 at 5:36 am #812097
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    bobinski

    It makes no difference-you
    It makes no difference-you are still moving the same weight, you, bike and tools etc. whether you carry them on the bike in some way or on you.

    August 30, 2014 at 5:21 am #812095
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    bezz333

    Thanks all, but it’s not
    Thanks all, but it’s not about how to carry your tools etc but where. On your person or on your bike. Being a bit of a weight weenie do I get the best advantage with the tools on the bike it on your person?

    Do I get more of an advantage with the tools on the bike or on me.

    August 29, 2014 at 10:31 pm #812093
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    The other option is a storage
    The other option is a storage bottle in one of your bottle cages. Whatever you’re most comfortable with is best.

    August 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm #812091
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    lisa76uk

    I use a tiny saddle bad for
    I use a tiny saddle bad for multitool, tyre levers, patches, cable ties. I stick tubes and mini pump in jersey pocket.

    August 29, 2014 at 9:40 pm #812089
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    Daveyraveygravey

    Weight wise it doesn’t matter
    Weight wise it doesn’t matter if it’s on you or the bike – you’re still working getting the “system” up the hill. I find there isn’t enough room in the bag and with 3 jersey pockets for everything you need…can’t imagine not having a saddle bag

    August 29, 2014 at 9:33 pm #812087
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    SteppenHerring

    Some people seem to think
    Some people seem to think even little saddle bags are wrong. However, I have a mini one that holds 2 tubes, self-adhesive patches, 2 CO2 canisters & inflator, multi-tool including chain tool and spare quick link. That lives on the bike so I don’t have to worry about picking up tools and stuff on the way out.

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