Lightweight bike bag

tgotb

I'm looking for a super-lightweight bike bag; I want something that I can put a road bike into, with wheels and possibly seatpost removed, in order to look like a bulky piece of luggage rather than a bike. The bag has to be light enough that I can fold it up and put it into my backpack at the other end, but doesn't have to provide any padding/protection as I'll be carrying it myself. The purpose is to make it possible to travel to races on weekday evenings after work, which are too far to ride to (in a sensible time, without killing my legs), but easy to get to by train. I work in central London, so driving is not an option.

All the bike bags I've seen seem to be aimed at people travelling by plane and have plenty of padding. Has anyone seen something lighter, or know of somewhere that would make one to order?

mudcow007

i reckon someone in my work could stitch something like that together.... (we have a sowing/ embroidery shop)

just need fabric really?

greg66_tri_v2.0

This?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ctc-plastic-bike-bag/

The "fold it up and put it into my backpack" is what I see as the issue here. Until I clapped eyes on that plastic bag, I had never seen a bike bag that wasn't padded. I have one of those, and the best I can do is roll it into a long sausage. Forget trying to fold it.

mudcow007

Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:

This?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ctc-plastic-bike-bag/

The "fold it up and put it into my backpack" is what I see as the issue here. Until I clapped eyes on that plastic bag, I had never seen a bike bag that wasn't padded. I have one of those, and the best I can do is roll it into a long sausage. Forget trying to fold it.

i can give you a bag like that if anyone needs em?

we have bags to cover pallets, could just use one of them

TheStone

An option: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... ar-bag.htm
I got one from ebay, but not sure where they're available in the UK at the moment.

tgotb

TheStone wrote:

An option: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... ar-bag.htm
I got one from ebay, but not sure where they're available in the UK at the moment.

That's precisely what I'm looking for! Many, many thanks!

Paul E

I have an avenir bag that I use at work to store my bike and taking it on trains etc, never been stopped with it even on the tube, been asked what is in there once and I said a dead body and they guy never flinched

This one

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/avenir/padded-bike-bag-ec022270

I didn't pay that much though.

mr_ribble

TGOTB wrote:

TheStone wrote:

An option: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... ar-bag.htm
I got one from ebay, but not sure where they're available in the UK at the moment.

That's precisely what I'm looking for! Many, many thanks!

Yes they are available. I have had mine for years, and I got told about it by a wheeler who also has one.

They are amazing. I use mine when I go abroad all the time. Ok, so the bag itself only offers minimum protection, but by the time you pack your clothes etc around it then its great. When I went out to Marmotte, I just found bits of card and bubble wrap that someone left in the office. As I was hiring a car I kept it all in the boot when I was out there. And then when you are back in the UK, it doesnt take up any space

If its just a one of use I am happy to lend it to you, or you can pop round and see it if you like.

tgotb

Mr_Ribble wrote:

If its just a one of use I am happy to lend it to you, or you can pop round and see it if you like.

Thanks, I've already ordered one! :-)