On 2019-08-17 15:37, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:03:39 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2019-08-16 16:12, bob prohaska wrote:
The seat bag toolkit went missing on my bike after 30-odd years.
Unfortunately, I noticed only after getting a flat tire 8 miles
from home. As penance for my inattention I elected to walk,
despite half a dozen offers of help from other riders and one
motorist. The exercise is one I'm not eager to repeat 8-)

Beyond the obvious (tire levers, patch kit and spare tube) what
have folks found worth carrying to fend off routine trouble? My
kit acquired quite a bit more, including a chain tool, spoke
wrench and freewheel tool, along with hex keys. I don't think any
of the first three have ever been useful on the road, but they
don't weigh much and they're far easier to find if they're on the
bike. Has anybody ever had use for them, or other "shop" tools,
on the road?


Mine can be summed up in one word, Crankbrothers M19.

https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/m19

It weighs a bit much for most riders but mine sure has helped a lot
or other riders out of a pickle. Last time was Thursday. Strangely
I haven't needed it for myself yet. The other tools such as wood
pieces and rocks for hammering, nature provides.


Suggestions for a seat bag would also be welcome. For the moment
I'll put the tools and spares in the pannier baskets, but that's
dangerous as they can be removed and forgotten. Much better to
have necessities permanently living on the bike.


Seat bags slosh around too much. I carry the tools in a small
"butt pack" which rides along in the right pannier. That pack also
carries my wallet, keys, phone and stuff. If going into a pub or
shop I can whip it out and strap it around my waist.

-- Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

I have a number of different seat bags and none of them "slosh
around". I find the seat bag quite useful and love the fact that I
don't have to have a rear rack and pannier in order to carry my
repair kit. YMVFEE*


Maybe because up to 40% of my rides happen on an MTB and rough turf.
Everything that isn't solidly bolted or cinched on flies off.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/