My Every Ride Carry (EDC) for gravel cycling in 2023

[@tariqkamil7853]

Good explanation and keeping it simple for beginner riders like me, who fear breakdowns the most

[@jameshoward9700]

Thoughtful stuff, well executed! These sort of 'basics' don't get taught to newbies and old dogs sometimes get set in their ways! Always room for improvement: 150g off a nice road bike will cost you big!

[@lenolenoleno]

Similar approach to EDC as you (and evolution of the minimizing it). A couple items you don't carry that you'd might like to reconsider - a derailleur hanger and Tubolito's glueless patch (in case things so really wrong). Switched my valves to FIlmore Valves, which has a double benefit (no need for the valve core and can use a MTB size pump as pump much more efficiently as the valve opening is so much larger). I also carry a pair of ibuprofen tables (for pain and/or swelling) and a couple small Band-Aids/antiseptic wipes as they weigh almost nothing by has come in handy (I feel like most of the time your extras are for other people/to keep the group moving).

[@AnAvidCyclist]

Great point about group riding and it’s not always just about what you need. Truth is, if you’re on top of your maintenance, it’s way more likely you’re helping others, not yourself!

[@Gufolicious]

if you add the proper additionitem to the daysaver, you have valvecore remover, tyrelever, chainbreaker and a magnet to hold your chainlink for less space than your current lever.

[@AnAvidCyclist]

Thanks but I don’t need a chain breaker or a valve core remover, so the coworking5 doesn’t really interest me

[@salsalawyer]

I like your setup. I would probably add a second TPU tube given the same size. What is the name for the Allen wrench with the bits built in?

[@AnAvidCyclist]

Thanks. It’s a Daysaver Essential8. Website is daysaver.fun.

[@darojos]

Good stuff. Dynaplug Covert bar end plugs are great and faster to access when you get a puncture. You carry a quick link, but no chain tool. You could ditch the tire lever and add the coworking5 from day saver and then you will have chain tool, tire lever, spoke and valve core wrench.

[@AnAvidCyclist]

Thanks for the comment and encouragement. I looked at the coworking5, but in decades of riding I have never needed a chain tool, so decided it wasn’t needed. I carry the extra link more as a replacement for a failed existing link. Since I reuse my links it feels like a reasonable fail point and carrying the extra link is easy. I’m with you on the Dynaplug Covert. I got one recently and have made some mods to it that I may make a video on. mostly to try to encourage Dynaplug to improve it (and maybe drop the crazy price, too!!). Agree, the big win with the Covert is the easy access while the tire is hissing away! 🙂 Bottom-line, is I’ve continued to simplify this kit. By switching to fillmore’s I no longer need a spare valve core or core removal tool, either.

[@darojos]

@@AnAvidCyclist Ya, as a mountain biker, the quick link is critical and when the chain breaks, it usually requires removal of at least a link or two. Not sure how much room there is on road bikes, but the Miles Wide Fork Plug is another great tool that gives you access to the fork tube for storage. I actually have a small first aid kit in mine. I have previously stored tubilito and CO2 there. For bags, the Sica Mattone bags are great. I love that the BOA allows you to really cinch it down to prevent rattles.

[@coloradojt]

Will the Park Tool tire boot work with a tubeless setup? Worried about sealant preventing the boot from sticking. I guess you would use it along with the tpu tube?

[@AnAvidCyclist]

No, not designed for tubeless. Would need the tube to help hold it in place

[@Heizie999]

but if we using sealant with fiber like silca, then the tpu inner tube is no longer useable?

[@AnAvidCyclist]

You mean because the fibers would puncture the tube? They aren’t hard/rigid. You can’t even feel them in the mixture, they are like threads. I wouldn’t expect a problem, but thankfully haven’t had a reason to put a tube in!!