The Lezyne Universal Strap is a simple and effective method for attaching things like inner tubes and tools to your bike without having to faff with a saddle bag or suchlike. It won’t protect them from the elements, but it works.
If you want to carry tools and tubes on your ride but don’t want to resort to a seatpack or saddle bag, the Universal Strap is ideal. It’s 500mm long and 47mm wide, has Velcro to tighten everything down, a grippy texture to keep hold of everything, and a soft-touch finish to avoid damaging any paintwork.





I’ve used it to carry a tube, multi-tool and tyre levers, and as long as everything was arranged sensibly, it gripped it all without a struggle, even out on the trails.

As with any strap design, there’s no protection from the weather, so you’re going to run the risk of things like your multi-tool getting wet – and potentially rusty – if you’re out in the rain. And I would definitely recommend ensuring your frame is nice and clean before you attach the strap, maybe even having some form of protection to reduce the chance of any damage.

At £11.50 it’s not badly priced compared with some – Effetto Mariposa’s Espresso Strap Lungo does more or less the same thing and costs around £14, though you do get two straps there, and Muc-Off’s Utility Frame Strap is £20, but you get extra elastic loops to help carry things.
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You can pick up bundles of straps from the likes of Amazon for a lot less – a pack of 10 (25 x 500mm) for £7.99, for example – but they don’t look to be as kind to your paintwork.
If you wanted a bit more protection, for a bit more money, Topeak offers its Burrito Wrap for £35. George thought it was decent, with a few pockets so you can wrap your stuff up in it, but it still doesn’t keep out the elements totally.
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Overall, this is an easy way to carry stuff on your bike, as long as you’re happy with them being exposed to the elements.
Verdict
Neat, easy-to-use and functional strap for flexible carrying
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Lezyne Universal Strap
Size tested: One Size
Tell us what the product is for and who it’s aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it?
Lezyne says: “The Lezyne Universal Strap helps to quickly and easily create a minimalist, yet extremely versatile on-bike storage solution capable of carrying tubes, inflators, multi tools and so much more. Featuring a robust, hardwearing construction, the Universal Strap’s textured, non-slip finish promises a firm and secure grip on any contents, while also ensuring easy, glove-friendly tightening in any conditions.”
SPECS:
Weight:
21g
Dimensions:
500mm, 47mm, 3mm
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The strap worked very well.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
How quick and easy it is to use.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Not weatherproof, but that’s just a virtue of the design, it being a strap.
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?
It’s cheaper than some cycling-specific straps, and more expensive than generic ones.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yep
Would you recommend the product to a friend? As another method for quick carrying, yes.
Use this box to explain your overall score
It’s good. Well made, easy to use and a neat solution.
About the tester
Age: 25 Height: 174 Weight: 78
I usually ride: Storck Aerfast My best bike is:
I’ve been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, touring, club rides, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,





3 thoughts on “Lezyne Universal Strap”
As a fellow writer I’m going
As a fellow writer I’m going to tip my hat to you for managing to get this much copy out of a strap. You took me back to my very beginnings when I was offered a very small contract to write an advertising slogan for…shoelaces. I replied with the suggestion of “Our shoelaces lace your shoes, guaranteed” or as an alternative, “Try our shoelaces, they’re better than nailing your shoes to your feet”. I was regretfully informed that wasn’t quite what they were looking for…
“Tighter, smarter, longer”
“Tighter, smarter, longer”
I particularly like this inventive negative point:
Soooo, 11,5 pounds for a
Soooo, 11,5 pounds for a velcro strap. Sweet.