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  1. #11
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    Feb 2009
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    I started to ride a "longer" distance for pleasure in the end of Jan last year (I have commuted by bike since 2002). I had patch kit, tire levers & multi-tools in my saddle bag but didn't carry a pump This Feb, after bought my 2nd bike I carried a mini pump too. This year I ride more often by myself so I really need to be prepared.

    What I must have:
    * Mini pump (only 15cm in length)
    * Patch kit
    * Tire levers
    * Multi-tools
    * Plain water (one bottle for up to 30km and two for more than 30+ if I cannot refill somewhere)
    * Cellphone
    * Local map (optional -- when I explore a new route)
    * a little money/key

    I'm going to add an inner tube in my bag too. I'm thinking about carry a CO2 inflator as well, because I'm afraid that the mini pump is difficult to pump up enough pressure for road tires.

    I wear helmet & gloves. My butt doesn't hurt much for a distance less than 100 km

    I normally don't carry food for distance less than 60 km, but recently I start to put one or two candies for distance more than 40 km. Just in case.
    Last edited by wildeny; 05-04-2009 at 02:24 AM.

 

 

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