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Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
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So, I am the proud owner of a torpedo bottle mount and a downtube cage on my P3. In my bento I currently have 2 tubes, a crack pipe for the disk and a tire lever. I still have the rear bottle cage on my bike as it has the CO2 and adapter on it. 

For race day, I prefer to put my gels (about 5) in my bento box, and instead put my supplies elsewhere...but with the P3 seatpost being what it is, there's no way sneak in a nice saddle bag. 

From what I gather, most of you race with 1 tube, 1 lever, 1 CO2 + Adapter, and a multitool...I usually have two tubes and CO2, but curious to hear what you think.

I could: 

  • ...put my gels in the rear pocket of my bike jersey...but they might fall out.  
  • ...carry 0 gels and just pick them up as needed from the aid stations...but could be a bad flavor / exchange...could be risky.
  • ...put the bike supplies in a ziplock and put that in my rear jersey pouch instead of on my bike. 
  • ...or put the gels in the bento and move my stuff to my bike.

If I move my fixit stuff to my bike, the option is basically taping CO2, lever and tubes to frame somewhere.

Curious to hear what you all think!!!

Thanks,

Patrick

Comments

  • manconamancona
    Do you have to have the gels? Your problem is exactly when I went to infinit.

    What if you tape up some of the fix it stuff and put it under the saddle therefore freeing up some bento space?

    David Lesh has a thread with a new way to put your tools up front that could work for you as well.

    I'm not positive but I believe the dark speed works speedpack bento can hold more than most if you want to try that?

    If all else fails and you need to carry more, I would do the Chris Lieto style single cage almost horizontal behind the seat. You could either put you spare stuff or gels in that bottle.

    How about single gel flask with 5 servings? Can you hide that on the bike somewhere or in a pocket?

    Just image how hard this is for someone on a size 51 or 48 bike ;-)
  • mattsullmattsull

    The Darkspeed Works looks bigger to me. Also, I carry a gel flask as a backup and for variety. I put it in my jersey pocket. Never had it fall out.

    I don't have pics but 2 years ago I taped up my kit (1 tube, lever, CO2, MT) very tightly and bound it to the back/bottom of my seat. Very low profile.

    I also keep thinking as I read this thread that there are many pros out there who use rear cages and other less-than-aero set-ups. They seem to get it done. Just sayin'.

  • BomberBomber
    I always carry three levers...they weigh next to nothing..and I have found that it is quicker to use three than just one or two when getting the tire off...

    I tuck my spare tubes under the seat /between seat and rearbottle cage and fasten them with velcro..bento box for contact lenses, pills and gels...

    I carry the multitool and the pipe in the saddle back...but I should probably find somewhere else for them and drop the saddle bag altogether
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    I carry everything in this brevet bag.

    Kinesis TTB Bag (Top Tube Brevet)

    Like a large bento type thing.

    Highly recommend.

    http://www.distancebiker.com/store/.../q095.html

  • deleshdelesh
    I had a similar dilemma and am trying out an aero bar mounted toolbox. I posted some pics in this thread: http://members.endurancenation.us/tabid/101/aft/6343/Default.aspx
  • NortonNorton
    That Kinesis TTB is a rando standard for good reason.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    I have a Fuelbelt bento box. I like the tapered shape and it zips closed. Contains 1 tube, lever, 2x Co2, inflator and a very comprehensive multitool. Surprising how much I could fit in here and I'll downsize the tool later. I just tossed by most Craftsman one in there for now. Extra tube is stuffed under my saddle. I could spend some time figuring how to stuff that 2nd Co2 above under the saddle but I just jammed in it there before a ride. It's in tight, not coming out. If I decide to do a gel every hour in addition to a bottle of perform, I will likely start with couple gels in my singlet pocket (swim with them, they won't come out) or tape them to my bike and put in pocket somewhere during the ride. Then take gels off the course and these two are my emergency stash, in case I miss a handup. BSN will have another tube and Co2, but if I have two flat before mile 56...I'm having a bad day

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I've never had a Cervelo but X-Lab has a slick set up for the X Wing. So here's what I would do:

    - Keep the Torpedo mount up front
    - Ditch the bento box
    - Tape the gels down the top tube with electrician tape.
    - Install the X-Wing with 2 bottle holders
    - Use one bottle holder for a BBB tool container or equivalent and one holder for an extra bottle holder

    Result is 2 useable bottle holders with plenty of opportunity for exchange. I raced IMCDA and IMAZ with this set-up and it works great. Also, I take a multi-tool on my training rides, but ditch it for races. Tighten everything down before hand and save the weight.
  • Dave TalloDave Tallo
    Two bento boxes on tt, in a pretty Bento row.

    Problem solved!
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