Scott Martin

Forget superficial categories like racers vs. tourists, equipment geeks vs. retro freaks, or shaved vs. hairy (legs, that is).

The true measure of a roadie can be found in only one place : your seat bag.

What kind of rider are you ?

Minimalist
Seat bag contains :
---1 tube with valve cap and stem nut removed to save weight
---1 tire iron
---1 glueless patch
---1 CO2 cartridge (or mini-pump not exceeding 2.5 inches in length)
Motto : "Don't you know how much a hex wrench weighs ?"

Kitchen Sinker
Seat bag contains :
---2 tubes dusted with talcum powder, sealed in plastic bag and checked weekly for abrasions
---1 patch kit with tire boot, sandpaper, marking chalk, tube of glue checked weekly for freshness
---3 tire irons
---2 CO2 cartridges (and frame pump)
---1 multi-tool with saw, magnifying glass, corkscrew, bottle opener, tweezers and toothpick in addition to bike tools
---arm, knee and leg warmers
---1 neatly folded $20 bill
---ID with insurance info, blood type, drug allergies, next of kin, astrological sign, names of doctor and chiropractor
---1 cell phone
---1 GPS
---Sunscreen, lip balm, chamois lube, insect repellant, snake-bite kit
Motto : "You never know."

Pig Pen
Seat bag contains :
---1 wrong-size tube with hole in it, wrapped in greasy sock
---3 tire irons. 1 plastic, 1 metal, 1 broken
---17 patches and 1 tube of dried-out glue
---1 American-sized hex-wrench set found on roadside; fits no bolt on bike
---1 dirty, crumpled wad of currency from a Baltic nation
Motto : "I know it's in here somewhere."

Leech
Seat bag contains :
---Nothing. Doesn't use seat bag. Ruins bike's "pro" look.
Motto : "Thanks for the tube. I'll pay you back on the next ride."

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Tell Scott what's in your bag by e-mailing scottmartin@roadbikerider.com

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