If you carry a spare tube you might as well carry a plastic patch for a large gash in a tire. Just cut a patch from a plastic margarine tub or food container and place the patch behind the gash to keep the tube contained. In a pinch a credit card will work. If you're in a desperate situation remove the tube and shove in grass or any organics into the tire as tight as possible. It will save the rim and get you home...
Items that I carry in mine that you did not have - cutter for your zip ties, replacement zip ties, a few disposable gloves, battery key, replacement valve stem insert, valve stem tool, spoke wrench and display jumper wire (if display is ever damaged or stops working I can still operate bike). I also carry a first aid kit. I also use panniers so I have a lot of room to carry all this stuff!
Thanks for sharing! If you do not have a mid-drive bike, I'd leave the chain kit at home. If something does happen to the chain, a hub driven bike can get still get home - even if the chain is completely removed! Assuming you have some juice in the battery, of course. I'd agree about the medical supplies and maybe a poncho if you are in an area prone to sudden downpours - for you, or the sensitive bits of your bike! A flashlight/road light would also probably be a good idea if you don't carry one on your person while riding. Both for seeing what you're doing while repairing and/or for a bit of extra safety during any needed repairs during low light conditions. Love the bag!
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If you carry a spare tube you might as well carry a plastic patch for a large gash in a tire. Just cut a patch from a plastic margarine tub or food container and place the patch behind the gash to keep the tube contained. In a pinch a credit card will work. If you're in a desperate situation remove the tube and shove in grass or any organics into the tire as tight as possible. It will save the rim and get you home...
Items that I carry in mine that you did not have - cutter for your zip ties, replacement zip ties, a few disposable gloves, battery key, replacement valve stem insert, valve stem tool, spoke wrench and display jumper wire (if display is ever damaged or stops working I can still operate bike). I also carry a first aid kit. I also use panniers so I have a lot of room to carry all this stuff!
those are awesome ideas!
Thanks for sharing! If you do not have a mid-drive bike, I'd leave the chain kit at home. If something does happen to the chain, a hub driven bike can get still get home - even if the chain is completely removed! Assuming you have some juice in the battery, of course. I'd agree about the medical supplies and maybe a poncho if you are in an area prone to sudden downpours - for you, or the sensitive bits of your bike! A flashlight/road light would also probably be a good idea if you don't carry one on your person while riding. Both for seeing what you're doing while repairing and/or for a bit of extra safety during any needed repairs during low light conditions. Love the bag!
Excellent idea with the flash light!!
Great tips! If you have a flat, would you use your patch or go directly and use your spare tube?
that's a great question. I might just try to patch cause it's easier unless its a HUGE tear in the tire.
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KRAMER: Assman, oh no, these don’t belong to me. I'm not the assman. I think there has been a mistake. CLERK: Well, according to the State of New York, you ARE the Assman.
I always ask my proctologist to use two fingers. Best to have a second opinion...
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