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Saddle bags *shudder*

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  • February 8, 2017 at 9:37 am #26756
    Danger Dicko

    I’ve got a couple of 100 mile rides coming up this year. So I can carry an extra tube and CO2 canister and maybe some other bits, can anyone recommend a compact saddle bag?

    I have a Fizik seat but have heard tales of their bags falling off mid-ride.

    Thanks

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  • February 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm #886547
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    S-J

    Why the “Shudder”? It’s a

    Why the “Shudder”? It’s a saddle pack, not a dinosaur.

     

    I bought one from Aldi a few years back, attached it put in a pump, spair tube, repair kit, lock and maybe a tenner when I go for a ride. Fully waterproof, as far as I’m aware anyway. In my opinion anyone who goes for filling their jersey full of crap over a saddlebag is an idiot, they are cheap enough and you can get them extremely small, dependent on what you want to carry. Plus you don’t have to worry about locating items pre-ride.

    February 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm #886545
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    FMOAB

    Man up.  Get  a Carradice

    Man up.  Get  a Carradice zipped roll bag.

    Your friends may ridicule you at the start, but 60 miles in when you produce a flask of coffee and sandwiches, their gels and power drinks will turn to dust in their mouths angel

    February 16, 2017 at 6:21 am #886543
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    BrokenBootneck

    I have a couple of different

    I have a couple of different scicon bags a mount on each bike. Quarter turn style mount. Works well for me. 

    February 15, 2017 at 1:01 pm #886541
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    TypeVertigo
    Anthony.C wrote:
    Topeak aero wedge, I can get plenty in the small one. If you get the clip version there are no straps flapping around. It also has a good light clip loop, not too loose like most other bags.

    Thinking of getting the small-sized “Dry Bag” version of this, as it looks pretty sleek. I’m not sure if it will fit the two CX inner tubes I carry all the time though.

    That, plus a Topeak Hexus II multitool, some zip ties, missing links, a spare rear mech hanger, and a small patch kit.

    Would be great if it did!

    February 11, 2017 at 5:20 pm #886539
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    SingleSpeed

    You can’t get much more

    You can’t get much more compact than this, plus it will never ever fall off and you get a Tube, CO2 and if you use them a lever in there and all for 1.23g of insulation tape…
     

    I have exactly the same set up on every bike I ride and have the Nozzle in a foldable pocket with my multi tool so no matter what I decide to ride it’s always there and when I pull a bike out!

     

    February 11, 2017 at 1:10 pm #886537
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    Blackhound

    I use a variety of options
    I use a variety of options depending on the ride and conditions. My steel bike has a third bottle mount under the down tube where I carry a tool bottle.

    I also use a Wildcat Ocelot for carrying extra spares over winter or long audaxes.

    Recently I have been using a Backcountry Research super 8 top tube mount for my waterproof and could squeeze a bar in there as well if required. Road.cc have just mentioned these in there just in feature.

    February 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm #886535
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    sergius

    I run a tool bottle on my

    I run a tool bottle on my winter bike where one water bottle will generally suffice + it’s entirely water-tight.  On my best bike I’ve a Topeak Aero Wedge I think, one drinking bottle is insufficient in the summer as I don’t like to stop if I can avoid it.

    February 11, 2017 at 1:24 am #886533
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    srchar

    Arundel Dual.

    Arundel Dual.

    In black with black piping, obviously.

    Wedge bags look like a droopy cock.

    February 11, 2017 at 1:00 am #886531
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    Scheißenberg

    I use a 750ml Elite bottle on
    I use a 750ml Elite bottle on the seat tube.
    I’ve found elite the best as for this to work there can’t be a narrow neck on the bottle.
    I put a Leyzyne pump, tube, 2 CO2, patch kit, levers, multi tool with chain breaker, rubber gloves, cash & house keys.
    Normal top cap and it looks great.
    Another 750ml one on the downtube for water.
    Not missing out on the water, just make sure to have a coffee stop!

    February 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm #886529
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    kev-s
    surly_by_name wrote:
    kev-s wrote:
    Have you thought about a tool bottle?

    I run a 750ml one in one cage with 2 tubes, 2 co2’s, multi tool, tyre levers, patches, spare chain split links, Zip ties & gaffa tape (handy for roadside repairs)

    In the othe cage i run a 1000ml water bottle which is good for up to 75 mile rides, anything over 75 miles then i also carry a 500ml throw away coke, pepsi, fanta etc… bottle in a jersey pocket, i drink from that first then dump it in the nearest bin before moving on to the 1000ml bottle

     

    So there’s an objection to saddle bags because they don’t look pro … but carrying around enormous bottles (or tool bottles) is OK? This makes no sense.

    A tool bottle is much more convenient  compared to a saddle bag

    A saddle bag can move around when sprinting, can be a pain to remove in a hurry like when popping into a shop/leaving your bike somewhere locked up for a while or when you just want to jump on your other bike for a ride

     

    The tool bottle can simply be pulled out the cage and carried into the shop/around till you get back to your bike or easily be slotted into the bottle cage of any other bike you wish to ride

    Not bothered by the look as it allows me to be self sufficent whatever bike im on and not have to stuff tons of crap in pockets

    Not everyone is a weekend warrior, some of us commute and do most of our travelling by bike as well as being weekend warriors

     

    February 9, 2017 at 4:40 pm #886527
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    MoutonDeMontagne

    During the summer, I run one

    During the summer, I run one of the castelli Undersaddle Mini’s (http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/mens/castelli-collections/race-bags/castelli-undersaddle-mini-seat-pack) which is great for a multi-tool, CO2, tyre levers and just about enough room for a car/house key. I run a Fizik Antares saddle and it tucks up quite nicely between the rails so that its barely visible. Highly preferable to the bulk/weight in a lightweight summer jersey pocket! 

    February 9, 2017 at 4:34 pm #886525
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    graybags

    These are cracking little

    These are cracking little saddlebags, easily get two tubes and a couple of CO2 cannisters in, but might struggle with a Snickers also. The fact that they don’t have a zip is a positive, the closure system is simplicity itself and fully waterproof. https://www.ortlieb.com/en/Saddle-Bag/

    February 9, 2017 at 4:16 pm #886523
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    surly_by_name
    kev-s wrote:
    Have you thought about a tool bottle?

    I run a 750ml one in one cage with 2 tubes, 2 co2’s, multi tool, tyre levers, patches, spare chain split links, Zip ties & gaffa tape (handy for roadside repairs)

    In the othe cage i run a 1000ml water bottle which is good for up to 75 mile rides, anything over 75 miles then i also carry a 500ml throw away coke, pepsi, fanta etc… bottle in a jersey pocket, i drink from that first then dump it in the nearest bin before moving on to the 1000ml bottle

     

    So there’s an objection to saddle bags because they don’t look pro … but carrying around enormous bottles (or tool bottles) is OK? This makes no sense.

    February 9, 2017 at 9:33 am #886521
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    Danger Dicko
    dave atkinson wrote:
    if you shudder at the thought of a saddle bag you could consider a sticky pod instead: http://road.cc/content/review/157271-sticky-pods-large-sticky-pod

     

    the small one would easily swallow the things you’re talking about. i use that large one in the pic all the time

    Thanks Dave. I already use one of these made by a former supplier of Team Sky kit.

    I’m thinking that for longer rides I’d like to carry a second tube and additional CO2 canister, maybe a Snickers bar too.

    February 8, 2017 at 8:47 pm #886519
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    kev-s

    Have you thought about a tool

    Have you thought about a tool bottle?

    I run a 750ml one in one cage with 2 tubes, 2 co2’s, multi tool, tyre levers, patches, spare chain split links, Zip ties & gaffa tape (handy for roadside repairs)

    In the othe cage i run a 1000ml water bottle which is good for up to 75 mile rides, anything over 75 miles then i also carry a 500ml throw away coke, pepsi, fanta etc… bottle in a jersey pocket, i drink from that first then dump it in the nearest bin before moving on to the 1000ml bottle

     

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