Saddlebag Alternatives

[Spy007]

Why no spare cassette, no spare cables, no leatherman or chainring? I think you travelling a little light here. 

ah forgot the leatherman. Cassette not too stressed can always make it single speed fixi

Chainring i think is overkill

[Patchelicious]

Great question, and I am very happy to see you proactively looking for alternatives to saddle bags.

 

Short answer is, on shorter rides when you only need one bidon, then get a tool bottle.

If you go a bit longer and need to use both cages for for water, then simply pop your items in a zip lock baggie, and use the 3 pockets on your jersey.

[Spy007]

But why? 

 

Not trolling. Genuine question because a well maintained bike doesn't need a mobile workshop dragged behind it. 

II am a bit OCD with this. Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Also as I do long distance it just become the norm for me. Either on my dual sus or the gravel bike.

 

It is also amazing how many times i was able to stop and help some one that did not have it with them.

 

Funny story on my last Magalies ride ran into a group that had given up hope and was about to call a friend. I just so happens that I still had my 650 b tube with me and was able to sort them out.

 

It doesn't add that much weight and as I am not a weight weenie I also believe if I want to shed some grams just have a good morning movement. And if it doesnt kill you makes me stronger. _

 

 

Must admit Silverstar and sterkies is fun downhill but coming back sux sometimes.

Edited August 26, 2020 by Spy007

[Patchelicious]

But why? 

 

Not trolling. Genuine question because a well maintained bike doesn't need a mobile workshop dragged behind it. 

The latest "trend" here in is for people to do laps of Richmond park with full gravel setups that would rival a Munga setup... Richmond park is a 10km tar loop.

 

Suppose its the same as GS Adventure riders going on their bread and milk run in full Dakar mode.... its fun to them. 

Edited August 26, 2020 by Patchelicious

[peetwindhoek]

Always on.

 

but i also carry medical kit and thinking about it.

 

list of things always with me. wether t is a 9km ride in HP or a 12-hour+ ride.

 

Bike is tubeless

 

3 tubes for my bike

2 tubes different sizes

1 x hanger

Patch kit

first aid kit

space blanket

spare jockey wheels

spare brake pads

6 bombs

2 x plug kits

3 different type of multi-tools (strange how many bikes use different configs)

Tyre levers

goo

sealant

chain lube

Leg warmers

arm warmes

small jacket

rain coat small

 

2 x water bottles and camel back 2.5 lt.

Cellphone

1 x 5000 external battery

rear light front light

 

Jeff and bob my 2 companions always on my bike.

 

Ya think that's it.

 

Wow, can I give you our schedule for races/rides/servicing? You must have a line of people wanting to have you as a teammate.

 

Anybody: "Do you have a *insert whatever here* I can use?".

Spy007: "sure, check on my bike, next to my grinder"

[TNT1]

.

 

Short answer is, on shorter rides when you only need one bidon, then get a tool bottle.

If you go a bit longer 

If I'm gonna ride over 150km then I'll stop for a coke. Everything under that is single bottle territory.

[DR ◣◢]

II am a bit OCD with this. Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Also as I do long distance it just become the norm for me. Either on my dual sus or the gravel bike.

 

It is also amazing how many times i was able to stop and help some one that did not have it with them.

 

Funny story on my last Magalies ride ran into a group that had given up hope and was about to call a friend. I just so happens that I still had my 650 b tube with me and was able to sort them out.

 

It doesn't add that much weight and as I am not a weight weenie I also believe if I want to shed some grams just have a good morning movement. And if it doesnt kill you makes me stronger. _

 

 

Must admit Silverstar and sterkies is fun downhill but coming back sux sometimes.

 

Makes perfect sense. And there I was thinking my tool roll in my backpack was excessive. 

 

Rather have it and not need it.. .

[Jewbacca]

Yoh.... I don't even carry half that on Freedom Challenge!

[Spy007]

If I'm gonna ride over 150km then I'll stop for a coke. Everything under that is single bottle territory.

I use to say that however have learned my lesson and am a strick believer in 750ml-1000ml per hour riding and my back pockets are reserved for food. small snack every 30 min. I don't like suffering so much anymore and Munga has tought me a few valuable lessons.

 

 

The list does look extensive but right down what you take with you on your ride and bar a few things won't be that different.

 

But list the items individually.

Edited August 26, 2020 by Spy007

[Wayne pudding Mol]

I use to say that however have learned my lesson and am a strick believer in 750ml-1000ml per hour riding and my back pockets are reserved for food. small snack every 30 min. I don't like suffering so much anymore and Munga has tought me a few valuable lessons.

as far as I'm concerned anyone who has done the Munga plays by their own rules, short socks, bum bugs, specialized branded anything....all perfectly excusable if you have the steel to do this

[Patchelicious]

I use to say that however have learned my lesson and am a strick believer in 750ml-1000ml per hour riding and my back pockets are reserved for food. small snack every 30 min. I don't like suffering so much anymore and Munga has tought me a few valuable lessons.

 

 

The list does look extensive but right down what you take with you on your ride and bar a few things won't be that different.

 

But list the items individually.

Ooohhhh ok, that makes sense.

 

Riding with all that stuff on a 9km ride is the Munga version of the Epic sticker. ????

[Spy007]

actually now you all have me thnking so let me go unpack and lay it out with a quick pic. Will also do a weight comparison quick. give me 10min

[Underachiever]

gentlemen, especially the single guys.....make sure you have a chain breaker on your person.

If you can conduct a basic service on the side of the trail/road you ill never need a dating site again....

One doesn't need a chain breaker to provide a basic service next to the road.......benefits of having a pomp handy.... 

[Patchelicious]

actually now you all have me thnking so let me go unpack and lay it out with a quick pic. Will also do a weight comparison quick. give me 10min

A whole 10mins? Have you packed enough food and drink for such an endeavor?

[Underachiever]

as far as I'm concerned anyone who has done the Munga plays by their own rules, short socks, bum bugs, specialized branded anything....all perfectly excusable if you have the steel to do this

Too true!!!!!

 

BUT

 

If it wasn't for all this stuff, he could have won!!!!

[Spy007]

There we go. just made it before i ran out of hydration.

 

Gp500 is 10.66kg without pedals.

Bottles and all bits on mine comes in at 16kg

 

add the lockdown weight gain...........