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Maybe just start your own thread and let this one get back on topic. Last few days, you've done nothing but egg people on like some child. The only person dragging you into junk is yourself. Just take a break already.
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I've had two contentious moments in this thread, the first of which was a genuine question about why the American culture thinks it's okay to ask people how much they paid for an item. You took it personally and started a fight. Someone actually gave a pretty well thought out explanation which I accepted.
The second time was someone calling me a sucker and I was bothered, and when I called him out it turned into an issue not unlike what you and I had, but reversed.
I'm a big boy and I let all of this roll off my shoulders, no passive aggressive changing of my signature to let people know they've offended me or using the ignore feature.
I'm really sorry that you've taken this so seriously that I've ofended you so heavily, it certainly wasn't my intention. I'll also try to be more respectful of your feelings, but drop the passive aggressive prodding, will ya? I'd say that's more than a fair compromise.
The second time was someone calling me a sucker and I was bothered, and when I called him out it turned into an issue not unlike what you and I had, but reversed.
I'm a big boy and I let all of this roll off my shoulders, no passive aggressive changing of my signature to let people know they've offended me or using the ignore feature.
I'm really sorry that you've taken this so seriously that I've ofended you so heavily, it certainly wasn't my intention. I'll also try to be more respectful of your feelings, but drop the passive aggressive prodding, will ya? I'd say that's more than a fair compromise.
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I've been using the rapha pouch for a few years, it holds the cc in a separate zipped pouch and it's very nice item. Won't hold a modern smartphone though.
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I've had two contentious moments in this thread, the first of which was a genuine question about why the American culture thinks it's okay to ask people how much they paid for an item. You took it personally and started a fight. Someone actually gave a pretty well thought out explanation which I accepted.
The second time was someone calling me a sucker and I was bothered, and when I called him out it turned into an issue not unlike what you and I had, but reversed.
I'm a big boy and I let all of this roll off my shoulders, no passive aggressive changing of my signature to let people know they've offended me or using the ignore feature.
I'm really sorry that you've taken this so seriously that I've ofended you so heavily, it certainly wasn't my intention. I'll also try to be more respectful of your feelings, but drop the passive aggressive prodding, will ya? I'd say that's more than a fair compromise.
The second time was someone calling me a sucker and I was bothered, and when I called him out it turned into an issue not unlike what you and I had, but reversed.
I'm a big boy and I let all of this roll off my shoulders, no passive aggressive changing of my signature to let people know they've offended me or using the ignore feature.
I'm really sorry that you've taken this so seriously that I've ofended you so heavily, it certainly wasn't my intention. I'll also try to be more respectful of your feelings, but drop the passive aggressive prodding, will ya? I'd say that's more than a fair compromise.
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me too... looking for something to hold it all. My multi-tool weighs too much I noticed.... going to just go with Park's MT-1 from now on..
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I like the clean look of no saddle bag, but I just purchased a Bontrager "small" bag that fits really tight under the saddle.
Then during the summer my lower back is a sweaty mess and rather not have a leather bag blocking my ventilation.
Just my 2¢. Use whatever works for you.
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Knock it off guys...
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Might be worth checking out the specialized emt pro tool if you want something slick and small. I've never needed a tool it doesn't have, and if I ever do I'll probably need a ride home anyway.
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I sort of like it but with Spring temps increasing 10*-15* during a morning ride, I like having 3 pockets available for nutrition and carrying takes off like arm warmers, wind breakers and other layers.
I like the clean look of no saddle bag, but I just purchased a Bontrager "small" bag that fits really tight under the saddle.
Then during the summer my lower back is a sweaty mess and rather not have a leather bag blocking my ventilation.
Just my 2¢. Use whatever works for you.
I like the clean look of no saddle bag, but I just purchased a Bontrager "small" bag that fits really tight under the saddle.
Then during the summer my lower back is a sweaty mess and rather not have a leather bag blocking my ventilation.
Just my 2¢. Use whatever works for you.
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65g.. that's nice. I have the BikeSmart multi 12 or whatever.. has a chain breaker and all... but weighs a ton.
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Here's my small bag.
Again, your needs could be different.
Again, your needs could be different.
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And how many times have you used the chain tool? 40k+ miles and I've not needed one. If I ever do I'll call a friend or family member for a ride anyway.
The weather has been nice and I'm using a case that goes in one of my bottle cages. Have you tried that?
The weather has been nice and I'm using a case that goes in one of my bottle cages. Have you tried that?
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yeah that's what I figured too... going to swing by the LBS and check into the light ones... as for water bottles I need both. I try to be pretty good about finishing both bottles on 2+ hour rides.
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Flashing rear lights for my kids bikes & a new pump.
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The downside for me is, that I like to carry different tubes for each of my bikes...I guess that wouldn't be much of an issue though to swap them before I head out.
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I built up separate kits for each bike. Most of a kit is consumables so you're really looking at ~$20 for inflator+multitool, plus cost for a bag. Then you don't have to think about it. Road bike has a basic multitool, CO2 inflator+2x cartridges, levers, tube and patches. The MTB kit adds a larger multitool with chainbreaker and quicklinks, and goes in a ziplock for the jersey or Camelbak (dropper seat post).
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I built up separate kits for each bike. Most of a kit is consumables so you're really looking at ~$20 for inflator+multitool, plus cost for a bag. Then you don't have to think about it. Road bike has a basic multitool, CO2 inflator+2x cartridges, levers, tube and patches. The MTB kit adds a larger multitool with chainbreaker and quicklinks, and goes in a ziplock for the jersey or Camelbak (dropper seat post).
I'm not sure I'd want to buy three of those for each bike though, since they're $70 each.