saddle bags for tubes etc

ricey155
ricey155 Posts: 233
edited April 2012 in Road beginners
What's the best option out there i just want a light small bag to keep a spare tube, keys etc

ive got an old fashioned with metal attachment but the thing kept falling off on my 1st ride on the new bike, need something new as i can't be arsed to stop and mess with it every 30 mins

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-pak-ics-s ... lip-small/ whats this ICS system ??

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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Fizik bags clip to Fizik saddles using an integrated clip system (ICS?)
  • Schobiedoo
    Schobiedoo Posts: 121
    I've got a Topeak one and it's been great. Whichever one you go for, IMO, go for a version that clips on rather than one that has straps and buckles as they are a pain and the bag just swings around all over the place.
    Neil Pryde Bura SL
    Cannondale CAAD8
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    You'll get as many replies from folk who prefer the straps cos they've had the plastic clips break!

    I have a Topeak wedge pack with the clip attachment and thought it was great. very easy to attach / remove.

    Until I fitted a Brooks saddle, and found the clip wouldn't fit the rails :(

    Bit of DIY sowing and I have attached a strap to it instead, and all is well again :D
  • ricey155
    ricey155 Posts: 233
    right i get ya ICS is for there own brand saddles :shock: didn't read that cheers for pointing it out

    ive got a cheap gomila with metal clip but ive got my saddle pushed forward and its not got enough under seat bracket to get a good fix

    i was thinking about a BUM bag :mrgreen: not sure i can do that

    my selle Italia shiver seat https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115538931242013784959/albums/5725604758587352769/5725606363713898226

    mmm
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I find that saddle packs with velcro straps are the worst as the velcro rubs holes in your lycra shorts/tights. Go for a plastic clip on job every time...
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  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165643

    Is what I have 2 of, brilliant, never broken and very conveniant. This one can fit an inner tube, 2 CO2 cartrages, iPhone, keys, credit card and multi tool. I also have the 'micro' which will just about do 1 tube, 2 CO2 and a multi-tool.

    I use the micro for racing and the small for training. You can get both in the 'clip on type' (where the clip clamps on the saddle rails and the bag slide on or with velcro straps.
  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,424
    I have one of these:

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/alt ... k-ec028049

    comes in 3 different sizes and 4 different colours, velcro straps, doesn't wobble. Small is too small large is too big, medium is just right for a tube, p*ncture kit keys,chain tool KMC links, tyre levers, two chocolate biscuits in a ziploc bag. :D
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • teulk
    teulk Posts: 557
    I find that saddle packs with velcro straps are the worst as the velcro rubs holes in your lycra shorts/tights. Go for a plastic clip on job every time...

    And i thought it was just my big thighs at fault for rubbing on the velcro of my saddle bag. I get round it by putting some tape over the velcro. Im glad its not me though that suffers from this. :D
    Ive also noticed that the straps actually wear away the seat rails too.
    Boardman Team 09 HT
    Orbea Aqua TTG CT 2010
    Specialized Secteur Elite 2011
  • rob21
    rob21 Posts: 284
    i have one of these see below......

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24785
  • jameses
    jameses Posts: 653
    I find that saddle packs with velcro straps are the worst as the velcro rubs holes in your lycra shorts/tights. Go for a plastic clip on job every time...

    How have you attached the saddlebag? I have mine looped around the rails and it doesn't come into contact with my shorts at all.
  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    Eat more pies and it will :-p
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Blackburn Zayante Micro Bag.

    That is all.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    JamesEs wrote:
    I find that saddle packs with velcro straps are the worst as the velcro rubs holes in your lycra shorts/tights. Go for a plastic clip on job every time...

    How have you attached the saddlebag? I have mine looped around the rails and it doesn't come into contact with my shorts at all.

    I've got a Specialized bag with velcro straps which go round the seat rails. Somehow it wore holes in my shorts. I cuoldn't work out what it was at 1st then someone at my club said it's a pretty common problem with velcro bags. My thighs aren't even that big! I'm pretty skinny....
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,924
    I've done away with a seat bag altogether and got one of these TriBags
    http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/TriBag_raincover

    So far I'm very pleased with it... it takes 1 x tube, 3 x tyre levers, 1 x CrankBros multitool, 1 x KMC Missing Link, 1 x Park Tools Emergency Tyre Boot Patch plus I can squeeze in an energy bar or gel.
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

    Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Those Topeak Tribags are really good, but not particularly large.

    If you want something bigger but not a seat pack, then I have these Abus bags designed for locks but equally good for other stuff.

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... uctID=5471

    or

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... goryID=111
  • sagalout
    sagalout Posts: 338
    Save some money and use your back pockets.

    I take keys, iPhone, spare tube, co2, levers, cash and food. On rides over 50 miles I'll take 2 tubes and gas.

    Or get an old water batter with a wide neck and store things in that on the seat tube. Keeps it all airtight, looks better on your bike and doesn't ruin your seat post.
  • ricey155
    ricey155 Posts: 233
    im not a fan - i like my food and phone in the back pockets and that's it

    ive carried my pump around last few days again not a fan, ive cheated and cable tied the original bag to the seat minus the metal strap, got the idea from you kind strap guys (cable tie pence, cheap as chips)

    just need to get somewhere for my waterproof now :mrgreen:
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Dabber wrote:
    I've done away with a seat bag altogether and got one of these TriBags
    http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/TriBag_raincover

    So far I'm very pleased with it... it takes 1 x tube, 3 x tyre levers, 1 x CrankBros multitool, 1 x KMC Missing Link, 1 x Park Tools Emergency Tyre Boot Patch plus I can squeeze in an energy bar or gel.


    Been there done that, they just wore out the lycra around my knees instead....
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,924
    Dabber wrote:
    I've done away with a seat bag altogether and got one of these TriBags
    http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/TriBag_raincover

    So far I'm very pleased with it... it takes 1 x tube, 3 x tyre levers, 1 x CrankBros multitool, 1 x KMC Missing Link, 1 x Park Tools Emergency Tyre Boot Patch plus I can squeeze in an energy bar or gel.


    Been there done that, they just wore out the lycra around my knees instead....

    I can't say I've had that problem. I must be bow legged :wink:
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

    Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut
  • rob21
    rob21 Posts: 284
    Ive been using this bag for a year and it dosent rub on my shorts,nice little bag....
    and is still available to buy...... :D

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24785