Small Saddlebag Recommendations

Miles253

Hi guys

I'm looking for a small secure saddle bag for my road bike. It needs to be small enough to not ruin the aesthetic of the bike, but big enough for the essentials (Tube, levers etc.)

If it doesn't cost a fortune that wouldn't be a bad thing either. Pics would be good.

Cheers

Nairnster

I use a Fizik bag with straps
http://www.onitsports.co.uk/fizik-pak-s ... m-bike-bag

I get a spare tube, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, and a multi tool in it.

Cant remember if its a small or medium I got though.

cesco

Miles253 wrote:

Hi guys

I'm looking for a small secure saddle bag for my road bike. It needs to be small enough to not ruin the aesthetic of the bike, but big enough for the essentials (Tube, levers etc.)

If it doesn't cost a fortune that wouldn't be a bad thing either. /Pics would be good.

Cheers

rear pockets

dilatory

I use an ILE Seat Bag http://48x17.com/wp-content/media/2013/02/IMG_4351.jpg

It looks the dogs. Small, nice shape so doesn't look like you've got a toilet roll tube under your seat like most others.

Mine currently holds 2 CO2 canisters, 2 levers, a multi tool w/ chain tool and a tube. Could get something else in too probably.

dork_knight

The Arundel UNO looks pretty neat.

styxd

Miles253

styxd wrote:

This is what i am after i think. Jersey pockets are one thing, but i have a few jerseys that don't take well to heavy stuff. Also when its hot i would rather free the pockets.

wishitwasallflat

Elegance and only £12 on wiggle just now

http://sciconbags.com/en/saddlebags/aeronaut-black

Nairnster

Thats hideous IMO

chrisǃ

£7.60 and includes tube and levers!
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... Ar_-8P8HAQ

cattytown

The Arundels are neat - uno or dual. £10 from Merlin

StillGoing

Nairnster wrote:

I use a Fizik bag with straps
http://www.onitsports.co.uk/fizik-pak-s ... m-bike-bag

I get a spare tube, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, and a multi tool in it.

Cant remember if its a small or medium I got though.

+1 for the Fizik bag with straps in medium. The small is tiny and the medium not much bigger. Having said that, I can get a spare folded tubular, multi tool, superglue pen, spare link, spare Co2 cartidge and sealant in one. For the winter bike with clinchers there's room for for 2 spare tubes, levers, Co2 cartidges, spare link, patches, multi tool and Co2 pump with room to spare. On no account consider the Fizik bag with the clip attachment as they break with very little effort rendering the bag useless.

borisface

I use one of these in the summer you can just about squeeze a small multitool into it and a few glueless patches:-
http://www.cycledivision.co.uk/product- ... oCk5fw_wcB

Cheap as, comes with inner tube and good tyre levers.

gsk82

i've been using a scicon elan for the last couple of years. as long as you don't have big tyre levers you can fit a tube, 2 levers, small multi tool and a bit of cash in there.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/scicon-elan-210-saddle-bag/

norvernrob

gsk82 wrote:

i've been using a scicon elan for the last couple of years. as long as you don't have big tyre levers you can fit a tube, 2 levers, small multi tool and a bit of cash in there.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/scicon-elan-210-saddle-bag/

I've got the same bag but the Carbonium effect, it looks absolutely tiny when you open the packaging but I can get spare tube, 2 levers, patches, small multitool, Allen key for brakes and cash in it. It's a very tight squeeze but virtually disappears under the saddle.

I was a little bit concerned about just having a single Velcro strap, but it's never even come partially open so no fear of it coming off now.

Doony

I've got an Elan Carbonium on mine. Barely noticeable tucked away under the saddle, just big enough to hold levers a tube and a multitool. It does warp slightly out of shape though, but does the job well enough.

Spatulala

I went for the Lezyne Caddy QR. The only problem is the dedicated pocket for the multitool only takes the Lezyne ones, not my Topeak.

dennisn

If you want one that won't ruin the looks of the bike - Don't use one. You're asking for a small bag to carry a few things. Just skip it altogether and carry in one of you jersey pockets. There is no cost to this. Providing you have a jersey. Your bikes fine lines will not be compromised. And, when you think about it, isn't that what those 3 pockets on a jersey are for? :?

pippi_langsamer-2

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

apreading

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

What use is a co2 head without canisters...???

cattytown

For me the main benefit of a bag is that I can leave the stuff in the bag and not accidentally leave the levers or spare link behind one day.

I also worry about the discomfort should I come off and bounce on my multitool...

pippi_langsamer-2

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

What use is a co2 head without canisters...???

Do you really need me to explain this to you?

Those things called cycling jerseys usually have 2 or 3 pockets....

dennisn

I'm not following this at all. Seriously. So much talk on this forum of pro style bikes, wheels, components, tires, this looking good, that looking good, color selection and coordination with everything, and then you go and put a funky saddle bag on it. Why would you not use jersey pockets? Ya paid for them. They are designed for the job. They do it well and allow you to carry bunches of stuff if you need to. It all sounds to me like buying a purse to put your wallet in instead of using your pants pocket. Or is all this some sort of weird euro style thing that must be done to prove yourself worthy of... (I'm not sure what)?? :?

StillGoing

dennisn wrote:

I'm not following this at all. Seriously. So much talk on this forum of pro style bikes, wheels, components, tires, this looking good, that looking good, color selection and coordination with everything, and then you go and put a funky saddle bag on it. Why would you not use jersey pockets? Ya paid for them. They are designed for the job. They do it well and allow you to carry bunches of stuff if you need to. It all sounds to me like buying a purse to put your wallet in instead of using your pants pocket. Or is all this some sort of weird euro style thing that must be done to prove yourself worthy of... (I'm not sure what)?? :?

Personally, a rolled up tubular tyre is a bit bulky to stuff in one of my 3 jersey pockets and still have room for a multi tool, Co2 canister and spare cartridges, sealant, glue pen, spare link, cleat covers (just in case I do have a mechanical and don't want to ruin my cleats standing on muddy grass banks), phone, garage buzzer, food and rain jacket. A small saddle bag to stick the bulky items or the ones that are going to hurt in an off makes perfect sense.

Though I suppose the bigger you are, the bigger your pockets.

apreading

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

What use is a co2 head without canisters...???

Do you really need me to explain this to you?

Those things called cycling jerseys usually have 2 or 3 pockets....

This makes no sense to me - why buy a saddle bag thats not big enough so that you have to put some of the stuff in your jersey? If you want to use jersey pockets, why buy a saddle bag? It doesnt work either way you look at it...

pippi_langsamer-2

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

What use is a co2 head without canisters...???

Do you really need me to explain this to you?

Those things called cycling jerseys usually have 2 or 3 pockets....

This makes no sense to me - why buy a saddle bag thats not big enough so that you have to put some of the stuff in your jersey? If you want to use jersey pockets, why buy a saddle bag? It doesnt work either way you look at it...

If you had a motorbike with panniers and also a backpack, which would you use? It always makes sense to utilise the vehicle to carry the load and not the driver.

I just would rather have the majority of my items fixed to the vehicle rather than bouncing around in my pockets. I guess if you don't do much climbing, it makes little difference, but if you're out of the saddle a lot, that load bouncing in thin summer ss tops is annoying.

This is all getting way OT though for the OP who asked a simple, valid question... :roll:

dennisn

philthy3 wrote:

dennisn wrote:

I'm not following this at all. Seriously. So much talk on this forum of pro style bikes, wheels, components, tires, this looking good, that looking good, color selection and coordination with everything, and then you go and put a funky saddle bag on it. Why would you not use jersey pockets? Ya paid for them. They are designed for the job. They do it well and allow you to carry bunches of stuff if you need to. It all sounds to me like buying a purse to put your wallet in instead of using your pants pocket. Or is all this some sort of weird euro style thing that must be done to prove yourself worthy of... (I'm not sure what)?? :?

Personally, a rolled up tubular tyre is a bit bulky to stuff in one of my 3 jersey pockets and still have room for a multi tool, Co2 canister and spare cartridges, sealant, glue pen, spare link, cleat covers (just in case I do have a mechanical and don't want to ruin my cleats standing on muddy grass banks), phone, garage buzzer, food and rain jacket. A small saddle bag to stick the bulky items or the ones that are going to hurt in an off makes perfect sense.

I don't buy it. It's been my experience that you can almost carry a spare bike in your jersey pockets. A small saddle bag is nothing compared to the room of pockets.

apreading

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

apreading wrote:

Pippi Langsamer wrote:

Scicon Élan 210.

I can (just), get a tube, two levers, my co2 head and a pack of Park patches in this.

http://www.bikemania.biz/media/catalog/ ... xx05-3.jpg

What use is a co2 head without canisters...???

Do you really need me to explain this to you?

Those things called cycling jerseys usually have 2 or 3 pockets....

This makes no sense to me - why buy a saddle bag thats not big enough so that you have to put some of the stuff in your jersey? If you want to use jersey pockets, why buy a saddle bag? It doesnt work either way you look at it...

If you had a motorbike with panniers and also a backpack, which would you use? It always makes sense to utilise the vehicle to carry the load and not the driver.

I just would rather have the majority of my items fixed to the vehicle rather than bouncing around in my pockets. I guess if you don't do much climbing, it makes little difference, but if you're out of the saddle a lot, that load bouncing in thin summer ss tops is annoying.

This is all getting way OT though for the OP who asked a simple, valid question... :roll:

Exactly, so why get a saddle bag that is too small to carry the gas canisters, so that you have to put them in your pockets? Why not get one that can do the job properly, rather than just half the job?

StillGoing

dennisn wrote:

philthy3 wrote:

dennisn wrote:

I'm not following this at all. Seriously. So much talk on this forum of pro style bikes, wheels, components, tires, this looking good, that looking good, color selection and coordination with everything, and then you go and put a funky saddle bag on it. Why would you not use jersey pockets? Ya paid for them. They are designed for the job. They do it well and allow you to carry bunches of stuff if you need to. It all sounds to me like buying a purse to put your wallet in instead of using your pants pocket. Or is all this some sort of weird euro style thing that must be done to prove yourself worthy of... (I'm not sure what)?? :?

Personally, a rolled up tubular tyre is a bit bulky to stuff in one of my 3 jersey pockets and still have room for a multi tool, Co2 canister and spare cartridges, sealant, glue pen, spare link, cleat covers (just in case I do have a mechanical and don't want to ruin my cleats standing on muddy grass banks), phone, garage buzzer, food and rain jacket. A small saddle bag to stick the bulky items or the ones that are going to hurt in an off makes perfect sense.

I don't buy it. It's been my experience that you can almost carry a spare bike in your jersey pockets. A small saddle bag is nothing compared to the room of pockets.

Pictures to prove it or I call BS.

The only advantage of putting things in a jersey pocket is you don't need to stop to retrieve them. But as the items usually put in a small saddle bag are things you need when you have a mechanical and therefore will be stopped, why on earth would anyone want to be cramming "almost a spare bike" in their jersey pockets? Especially when some of those items are going to hurt in a crash carried close to the spine and hips.

dennisn

philthy3 wrote:

dennisn wrote:

philthy3 wrote:

dennisn wrote:

I'm not following this at all. Seriously. So much talk on this forum of pro style bikes, wheels, components, tires, this looking good, that looking good, color selection and coordination with everything, and then you go and put a funky saddle bag on it. Why would you not use jersey pockets? Ya paid for them. They are designed for the job. They do it well and allow you to carry bunches of stuff if you need to. It all sounds to me like buying a purse to put your wallet in instead of using your pants pocket. Or is all this some sort of weird euro style thing that must be done to prove yourself worthy of... (I'm not sure what)?? :?

Personally, a rolled up tubular tyre is a bit bulky to stuff in one of my 3 jersey pockets and still have room for a multi tool, Co2 canister and spare cartridges, sealant, glue pen, spare link, cleat covers (just in case I do have a mechanical and don't want to ruin my cleats standing on muddy grass banks), phone, garage buzzer, food and rain jacket. A small saddle bag to stick the bulky items or the ones that are going to hurt in an off makes perfect sense.

I don't buy it. It's been my experience that you can almost carry a spare bike in your jersey pockets. A small saddle bag is nothing compared to the room of pockets.

Pictures to prove it or I call BS.
..... why on earth would anyone want to be cramming "almost a spare bike" in their jersey pockets?

Just trying to illustrate the point that there is always room for one more thing in a jersey pocket.