saddle bags with innertubes and co2 inflators

coman1985

I was wondering if anyone has got a small saddle bag will they take a co2 inflator a compact one innertube and tyre levers..

I was pumping up my tyre tonight got about 2 miles out felt a lil low so thought i better check i havent pumped it up for couple of rides give it a few pumps got it nice and firm pulled the pump off and bang took the valve with it and let prob 100 psi out with it.

Hence i want a compact way of carrying innertube inflator and levers.

Continental do a nice little saddlebag but dont think it will take the co2 inflator wanna get rid of the pump dont really need it

anto164

I've got one of these



It's small.

And somehow, i've squoze in 1x innertube (In a ziplock bag so it doesn't get damaged if it's in there for a while) 2x park tyre levers, 2x co2 canisters, 1x park multitool and 1x co2 head And it's a SQUEEZE to get all of that in. I'm using all the available space in it. Nothing else will fit.

coman1985

thanks alot i probably wont carry the multi tool so i might save a little space

Can i just ask

Is it a small bag
where could i buy that one from
and why do you carry 2 cannisters?

BoydD

+1 on the Altura.

after having a toppeak bag that was too big and brushed my left leg I got on of these. tube, tool, levels. Great bag I got mine from here:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-speed-saddle-bag-small/

Del N

I use this one, i bought mine from lbs.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fizik-PA-K-Sm ... 56450d3ef0

MattC59

I've got the small one of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28821
I keep a tube, levers, multitool, patch kit, phone and a few other odds and sods in there. I'm sure I could squeeze a CO2 canister and regulator in there without too much trouble.

superfourben

I have a large one of the altura bags, have fitted a tube, two tyre levers, two C02 canisters plus adapter, wallet, iphone and keys in it. I have never had to use the C02 canisters so have no idea if 1 or 2 is enough... well worth having!!!

crescent

anto164 wrote:

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I have the exact same bag and squeeze in :-
1. A puncture repair kit
2. A puncture repair kit box with tyre levers in (don't like them but just in case)
3. A spoke key.
4. Clasp of Allen keys
5. A chain tool.
6. Small long nose pliers

That pretty much fills it / bursts it. I carry a couple of spare tubes in my jersey pockets. My pump is the fly in the ointment for me, it's small but still just too big for the saddle bag so I tend to carry it in my pocket which isn't ideal. Can't bring myself to attach it to the frame. Thinking of one of those converted drinks bottle tool kits as a replacement for the pouch so that everything fits in the one place.

Cheers

jim453

coman1985 wrote:

I was wondering if anyone has got a small saddle bag will they take a co2 inflator a compact one innertube and tyre levers..

I was pumping up my tyre tonight got about 2 miles out felt a lil low so thought i better check i havent pumped it up for couple of rides give it a few pumps got it nice and firm pulled the pump off and bang took the valve with it and let prob 100 psi out with it.

Hence i want a compact way of carrying innertube inflator and levers.

Continental do a nice little saddlebag but dont think it will take the co2 inflator wanna get rid of the pump dont really need it

What is your native language?

rolf_f

jim453 wrote:

What is your native language?

Unpunctuationish!

coman1985 wrote:

thanks alot i probably wont carry the multi tool so i might save a little space

That's very optimistic! Wouldn't want to be without a multitool on a long ride.

Nancy Luger

Yeah, punctuality seems to be rapidly going out of fashion. Does my head in. And makes posts very difficult to read. I do realise some people may be dyslexic or a bit thick, but I swear with some it's just bloody laziness.

My other pet peeve is people spelling lose loose. ie How can I loose weight.
You can't. You're staying fat until you can spell, you moron.

Rant over, now off for my ride.

Carry on.

sloppyschleckonds

Crescent wrote:

I have the exact same bag and squeeze in :-
1. A puncture repair kit
2. A puncture repair kit box with tyre levers in (don't like them but just in case)
3. A spoke key.
4. Clasp of Allen keys
5. A chain tool.
6. Small long nose pliers

That is five items too many

richa

If you like small & neat I don't think you can beat one of these:
Specialized-Mini-Wedgie-Saddle-Bag

Tube, Levers, Patch. Boot, Tool, Chainlink, No probs...

crescent

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

That is five items too many

You could be right. I never used to carry anything believe it or not! Unfortunately all of these items have been added through bitter experience of not having the one thing I needed at a particular time. I would love to streamline it a bit as I am abit OCD about keeping my bike as minimalist as possible.

crescent

Nancy Luger wrote:

Yeah, punctuality seems to be rapidly going out of fashion. Does my head in. And makes posts very difficult to read. I do realise some people may be dyslexic or a bit thick, but I swear with some it's just bloody laziness.

My other pet peeve is people spelling lose loose. ie How can I loose weight.
You can't. You're staying fat until you can spell, you moron.

Rant over, now off for my ride.

Carry on.

Anyone else catch the irony here or was it a genuine mistake??

Andydaw

I use a lezyne caddy. Yes a little more expensive, but I have put this through a washing machine AND the tumble dryer half a dozen times. It is good as new. When you get back from a wet ride there is nothing worse than having a dirty pack after you clean your bike.

I have the small model and squeeze in a multi-tool, levers, tube, CO2 valve and 2 canisters. The medium would probably be better, but I carry the rest in jersey pockets. Sorted.

I trust my grammar and punctuation is up to scratch!?

thegreatdivide

coman1985 wrote:

Continental do a nice little saddlebag but dont think it will take the co2 inflator wanna get rid of the pump dont really need it

In my Continental bag (carried in my jersey pocket so I don't break The Rules ) I've got an inner tube, 2 x levers, a Lezyne micro repair kit a C02 canister and C02 head. It's a tight squeeze but they all fit in there.

jonni3

I use an ortlieb micro, can squeeze in 2 tubes, multi tool, 2 levers, C02 canister, C02 head & a pair of latex glove.

Granted it might not be the prettiest saddle bag, but it just clips on & off with no fuss & is totally waterproof .

sagalout

For anything up to 60 or 70 miles, when I only need 1 water bottle, I put a spare tube, inflater and multitool in a spare water bottle. Looks neat on the bike and it's airtight so keeps it all in better condition. Too many times I've had kit left in a saddle bag and when I've actually needed it it's gone rusty!

coman1985

im not bothered about punctuation.

I have a pa she should be bothered about it. Anywho to the people who arent obviously pathetic and bullied as children thanks for your help with everything its been a big help much appreciated

rozzer32

I use the Fizik bag that clips under your saddle.

In there I stuff;

1 inner tube
1 CO2 pump with a 2 canisters
2 tyre levers
1 multi tool
1 puncture patch kit
1 KMC quick link

Also keep a small cable lock inside for the cafe stop. I also take another spare tube in my jersey pocket just in case I p*nct**e twice.

chiark

Crescent wrote:

Nancy Luger wrote:

Yeah, punctuality seems to be /quote]

Anyone else catch the irony here or was it a genuine mistake??

I had to read it twice to notice, but now I see that it was a very timely comment

Back on topic, I use a Topeak wedge strap micro, and that has:
- Spare inner tube
- 2 tyre levers (thought I wouldn't need these: I did to fix a mate's puncture!)
- Topeak mini 18+ multitool
- iPhone
- tenner
- keys

Does the job, but like others I've found that larger topeaks can catch your thighs when cycling...