saddle bags for tubes etc

ricey155

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 ??

keef66

Fizik bags clip to Fizik saddles using an integrated clip system (ICS?)

Schobiedoo

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.

keef66

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

ricey155

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 not sure i can do that

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

mmm

Headhuunter

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...

rpd_steve

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

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.

teulk

Headhuunter 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...

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.
Ive also noticed that the straps actually wear away the seat rails too.

rob21

i have one of these see below......

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

jameses

Headhuunter 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.

rpd_steve

Eat more pies and it will :-p

symo

Blackburn Zayante Micro Bag.

That is all.

Headhuunter

JamesEs wrote:

Headhuunter 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....

dabber

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.

apreading

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

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

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

Headhuunter

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....

dabber

Headhuunter wrote:

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

rob21

Ive been using this bag for a year and it dosent rub on my shorts,nice little bag....
and is still available to buy......

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