Saddle bag

Carlm90

I'm doing the Virgin London Triathlon sunday and I need a new saddle bag to put tools in if needed in event of puncture. :x

What one do you recommend, value for money and stylish, does the job well?

anto164

This sunday?

So you're limited to what the bike shops have. Go in there and ask for a recommendation.

Carlm90

I have a variety of bike shops around, I'm sure one of them will probably stock recommendations from various users on here. Thought I'd check whilst sitting in the office before going to Evans at lunch.

Secteur

I have two specilaized ones - a small and a larger one - for short local and longer rides respectively. Mine are in black.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... c%20wedgie

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... c%20wedgie

Both are packed with all the essentials, the larger one also has some woud dressings and other bits and bobs in case I come off 40 miles from home.

I think they look good - the smaller one (Wedgie I think it;s called) is neat and compact but holds a single tube, puncture kit, multi-tool, tyre levers and room for a small phone / money / ID.

maxandpaddy

Look no further than a Topeak Bag, They come in various sizes, mines a medium and carries 2 tubes,tyre levers,gels and tools. ideal.

Carlm90

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks guys

keef66

+1 for the Topeak ones. I have the medium one which attaches by a clip. Holds multi tool, tube, puncture kit and emergency rain jacket. Loop on the back to attach rear light. Quick to unclip and take with you.

ptr_

maxandpaddy wrote:

Look no further than a Topeak Bag, They come in various sizes, mines a medium and carries 2 tubes,tyre levers,gels and tools. ideal.

+1

I have the Small and can fit two inner tubes, two Co2 cannisters, multitool, tyre lever and a few random other bits.

flasher

Most saddle bags look ugly imo, the most discrete I could find is the Lezyne Micro caddy.

jame58rown

+1 for the lezeyne, just got mine and it carries a tube, repair kit, levers and a multi-tool with no rattling. It's so snug and discrete. Plus I carry a really small carbon mini pump in a jersey pocket

Pete Reader

+1 for medium sized Topeak. Can be unzipped halfway down and pulled out to reveal even more storage space if needed. Waterproof + reflective surfaces.

fludey

Use the topeak small and medium depending on ride length and for really long rides an elastic band to hold a 2nd tube to the bag.

FSR_XC

You could always tape this to your seat post:


From Evans

niblue

Another vote for the Topeak - I've got one on each of my road bikes.

Wacky Racer

+1 Lezyne Micro Caddy, size medium is very discreet and holds everything you will need, no rattles, looks fantastic and because of the way it fixes to the seat rails the velcro does not catch on your shorts.

Paul E

I have a small evoc one, fits well under the saddle, and has room for a tube, tyre arms, a co2 inflator, a multi tool, some patches and some rubber gloves with ease