Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
- Region
- USA
- City
- Carlsbad, CA
After spending the $$$ for a lightweight and somewhat aero low-power fitness/gravel bike (Specialized Vado SL 1), I've been determined to keep it that way by minimizing baggage and cargo.
The generally empty collapsing rear rack bag is only for shed outerwear that doesn't fit in a jersey pocket. Could be removed 8-9 months of the year here in coastal SoCal.
Saddle bag contains tubeless tire repair kit and sealant, electric pump with Clik valve adapter, multitool with chain breaker, tire levers, spare quicklink, and a dubious tire boot for bigger tire wounds.
Top bar bag contains keys, garage door opener, and reflective unlit and LED high-vis ankle bands in case I stay out after dark.
Jersey pockets contain wallet, a folding ball cap for stops, and sometimes a gillet for borderline weather. Phone also goes there when my shorts lack a secure side pocket for it.
Having little experience with tubeless flats, tire-related tools are still a work in progress. Know of only 2 punctures in my 2 years with this bike, neither of which turned out to be pluggable. (Might have botched one of these.)
Still debating carrying a spare (TPU?) inner tube. Thoughts, anyone?
The generally empty collapsing rear rack bag is only for shed outerwear that doesn't fit in a jersey pocket. Could be removed 8-9 months of the year here in coastal SoCal.
Saddle bag contains tubeless tire repair kit and sealant, electric pump with Clik valve adapter, multitool with chain breaker, tire levers, spare quicklink, and a dubious tire boot for bigger tire wounds.
Top bar bag contains keys, garage door opener, and reflective unlit and LED high-vis ankle bands in case I stay out after dark.
Jersey pockets contain wallet, a folding ball cap for stops, and sometimes a gillet for borderline weather. Phone also goes there when my shorts lack a secure side pocket for it.
Having little experience with tubeless flats, tire-related tools are still a work in progress. Know of only 2 punctures in my 2 years with this bike, neither of which turned out to be pluggable. (Might have botched one of these.)
Still debating carrying a spare (TPU?) inner tube. Thoughts, anyone?
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