Bike mechanic, Paul, takes us through his Cycle Touring kit for both his Brompton, George Longstaff Touring bike and Sarah’s Trek Touring bike. Including an essential tool kit.
We are Velo Works :
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*just to add we would always take a small 1st aid kit
Our Touring Bikes:
Trek FX 7.1 @trekbikes
Brompton P6R @bromptonbicycle
George Longstaff Touring Bike
Toolkit:
Multi Tool.. Topeak or Park tool. Make sure it has a chain breaker. @TopeakCycling
Pump
CO2 canister - Zefal @ZefalOfficial
2-3 plastic tyre leavers
2 x inner tubes
Park Tool Super patch (clueless system) @parktool
Toothpaste Tube cut to a square!
Small roll of Insulation tape
Zip Ties (various sizes)
On a longer tour - Freewheel
Sleeping Systems
Tent- Force Ten Helium 2 (looking at purchasing a Wildcountry tent) @vangotentsandessentials
Tarp - DD SuperLight @ddhammocks2418
Pegs for Tarp - Hilleberg @HillebergTentmaker
Bivvy - Alpkit @alpkit
Sleeping bag - Terra Nova Voyager 800 @terranovaequipment
Sleeping Mat - Therm-a-rest NeoAir @ThermaRest
Seat - Multimat compact sit mat
Bags / Panniers
Ortlieb @ORTLIEBwaterproof
Carradice @carradicenelson1615
Kitchen
MSR Titan Titanium Kettle @MSRGear
Titanium fork
Stove - MSR Pocket Rocket
Gas Canister
Cup - Sea to Summit @SeatoSummitGear
Flint and steel - Light My Fire @lightmyfiresweden
Clothes
Hi Vis - Evans Cycles
Waterproof Jacket - Rapha @raphafilms
Helmet - Giro @GiroSportDesign
Summer & Winter Jerseys and Gilet - Presca @prescasportswear
Winter Gloves - Primaloft Pearl Izumi
Midnight gloves - Pearl Izumi
Waterproof Socks - Sealskinz @SealSkinzOfficial
Merino Wool Buff
Winter Tights - Altura
Padded Cycling Boxer Shorts - Altura
Mountain bike shorts - Shimano
Warm Jacker - Gore
SPD Shoes - Shimano
Additional Bits
OS Maps 1:50,000
Locks - Abus mini U Lock or Kryptonite Chain lock
Toothbrush and other toiletries
Headtorch - Petal
Book
Minolcular
Phone and Charger
Chargers on bikes : Sinewave
Light: Light and Motion
