how GEAR are you?

2 halogen high beams
at least 3 computers (no joke)
2 storage packs
lots o' blinkies
bionx (power assisted drivetrain)

My gear:

Rack and trunk bag (daily use)
Barends
Fenders (now removed)
Computer (never use it)
Six blinkies (not used-generally ride during daylight)
Water bottle (always empty)
Hand pump (sits in my home)
Seatpost wedge (in the closet)

I have never even heard of the assisted drivetrain thing!

track bike:
* nothing

get around bike:
* full fenders (reflective!)
* rear rack w/bungeeeeeees

bag:
* multi-tool
* 15mm wrench
* three tubes
* lube
* pump
* headlamp
* glucose tubes that i used to carry as a patroller for diabetics but have used on occasion as a pick me up

* 4 foot cable
* pocket CPR mask and rubber gloves
* pens pens pens
* USED TO have an awesome Hewlett Packard RPN calculator until some ASSHOLE stole it when I forgot bag at roommate's work christmas party (at which our band played)

gbx is prepared for ANYTHING

under saddle bag has:

front and rear LEDs
two multi tools
pocket rocket pump
packed up goretex jacket
adjustable spanner (if on the Raleigh)
tube (if on the Raleigh or surly)
tufo repair gunge (if on the merckx)

need to get some mudguards for the surly and track down the pannier baskets I ordered for it

I love the under saddle bag, it is basically my grab bag, I can squeeze in chocolate an powerbars and even an extra top and do a day ride on the contents of it. (plus maybe a bit more food in the rear pockets of the top).

Front and rear lights, mini pump, D-lock, bell, computer, suicide brakes.

Duh lock as well, masterlock streetcuff in the undersaddle bag too.

1 blinky

blinky

1 Computer
1 http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/345
1 shitty minipump that I can only get maybe 70 psi out of :/

I went to the pub last night, and despite chaining my bike up on the other side of the road immediately opposite where we were sitting, it still took me 5 minutes to unclip all the accoutrements on my bike. But then Chelsea IS a pretty rough neighbourhood.

10w halogen w/ 4500a/h bottle (in pannier for a.m.)
.5w white front blinky/bailout light (")
superflash red rear blinky (")
full fenders
dinger
one cage
empty small saddlewedge bag

in left pannier bag:
6" adjustable wrench
crank bros micropump
tirelevers
700x28 tube
handtowel
laptop if i brought it home
redwell of work if i brought work home
lunchbag
pen

on rack:
3' bungee
4' combo cable

Remind me why wearing a rucksack when cycling is a bad idea?

i just don't like having a sweaty back and if im going more than 5 miles id much rather have the bike do the work of carrying stuff.

ppl will argue backpack raises center of gravity or makes you less agile probly. i don't agree unless yr carrying rather a lot in there.

Raised centre of gravity gives you more lateral stability, though? I don't have panniers and stuff and a backpack doesn't seem to make a negative difference (except in simple weight terms) so I guess I'll keep using one.

On bike: 1 blinky
In bag: lube, tire levers, air pressure gauge, patch kit, U-lock, shop rag, small adjustable wrench

Conclusion: not very gear

air pressure gauge

cmon, TOTALLY gear :)

It's cos I always end up filling the tires at like gas stations where there's no meter on the hose.

(Plain old Schrader valves making my life easier here.)

I wd like a rack, I think. Can't decide on rear or one of those Cetma ones for the front.

id go cetma for shorter hops and frequent stops, they look great for that. never used one tho.

guy i know works downtown with a CETMA and swears by it.

Cetma racks look high quality, but they sure are expensive.

http://www.velonews.com/photo/92430

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http://www.velonews.com/photo/92429

wait, ida sworn that was the view i posted--even more beautiful

wheels within wheels

the old nail:
'cat eye' lights front and rear (the rear one is missing the plastic cover)
d-lock
bell
water bottle holder

i had a computer on it but busted the clip bit that held it on, so had it removed last time i was getting a service.

must get lights for the new ride!! actually why didn't i sort that out at the shop when i lay-byed it, durrrrrr