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 I bought the Topeak Aero Wedge Pack Saddle Bag for my cannondale SL2 29er mountain bike. I have just had to purchase a second one, as after just more than a year of light use the first one’s zips and seams all but disintegrated. I could not find an alternative saddle bag however, so will see if this one fares any better. [...]  I find CO2 cartridges indispensable on both my MTB and my road bike. I have only once attempted to inflate my MTB tire during a race using a mini-pump, and it was a miserable experience. [...]  The Topeak Mini 18+ Tool is a Swiss Army Knife-like mini-tool comprising 19 functions in one compact unit with it’s own neoprene case. I have not really had to use mine yet, and I am not to sure I would know what to do if I had some kind of mechanical failure on either of my bikes, but I thought it best to have one in my saddle bag in case I need to do some road-side adjustments. [...]  My Cannondale SL2 29er came with Kenda Small Block Eight tyres back and front. Once again: I don’t have anything to compare them too, but I am quite happy with them, and see no reason to try anything else. For now. [...]  Pumps are so last year. The Ryder C02 Pro Inflator is a little valve gizmo that attaches to a C02 bomb so that you can inflate your tyres. [...]  I bought this mini-pump before I discovered the joy of gas bombs: the Topeak RaceRocket MasterBlaster Mini pump fits comfortably in you cycling jersey pocket, or saddle bag. [...]  I generally ride without gloves, mostly because I would not bother trying to put them on in a triathlon with wet, fumbling hands. Possibly not such a smart idea in the event of an accident. As I am hoping to get some decent mileage in on the bike this winter, I bought a pair of Giro Remedy MTB Gloves. [...] I bought a Ryder Centauri 1000 Light System for the Merrell Eden Duo 24-Hour Adventure Race. Don’t think for a second that you will get away with putting a headlamp on your helmet for mountain biking at night: you need to invest in something more powerful to light your way through the obstacles! [...]  I bought myself a bright red first Ascent Mens Big Air Jersey for training rides. It features 3 large back pockets with an additional smaller, zippered pocket on the center pocket and a deep front zipper that is great for hot days when you need to let off some steam. [...]  Whilst I do not consider myself accident-prone, I have been concussed enough times that it is would now dangerous for it to happen again: the last concussion landed me unconscious in hospital for 12 hours with no memory of the accident. So when I picked up my new cannondale SL2 29er there was no way I was leaving the store without a helmet on my head! [...] |
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