Saddle bag options.

tonysj
tonysj Posts: 391
in Road general
Hi All,
I've had a number of saddle bags for spares, inner tube, puncture kit, multitool, chain splitter Superglue etc, but they only seem to last a couple of years. Probably as they are cheaper Aldi/Lidl models.
I'm looking for a new one and I'm thinking the Topeak Aero Wedge medium with a strap is probably about the right size.
Any of you guys recommend this or other alternatives before I get one.
Regards.
Tony.

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  • mercia_man
    mercia_man Posts: 1,431
    I’ve used those strapped Topeak bags for years. Recommended. You just have to be careful if you have a fancy carbon seat post. I put a bit of soft material round the strap to avoid marking the post.
  • de_sisti
    de_sisti Posts: 1,283
    All you'll ever need, and it will outlive your bike too.
    https://carradice.co.uk/shop/saddlebags/originals-barley-saddlebag/
  • tonysj
    tonysj Posts: 391
    de_sisti said:

    All you'll ever need, and it will outlive your bike too.
    https://carradice.co.uk/shop/saddlebags/originals-barley-saddlebag/

    Nice but a bit toooooo big for my liking.
  • masjer
    masjer Posts: 2,662
    Nothing wrong with the Topeak, but I like the Lezyne with a quick clip. No straps and surprisingly useful being able to remove it (to get things out). I've got the clam style one, but this is probably more the size you are after.
    Lezyne M caddy.

  • alwaystimetotorque
    alwaystimetotorque Posts: 226
    I've used the top peak aero wedge and other similar bags before but I prefer a bag that doesn't attach to the seat post. I currently use and would recommend the Silca premio saddle roll and the Ortlieb Micro Two which uses a bracket on the saddle rails. You can also buy additional brackets to switch the bag easily between bikes. How much you want/need to carry may rule the Silca type roll out.
  • tonysj
    tonysj Posts: 391
    masjer said:

    Nothing wrong with the Topeak, but I like the Lezyne with a quick clip. No straps and surprisingly useful being able to remove it (to get things out). I've got the clam style one, but this is probably more the size you are after.
    Lezyne M caddy.

    Yes you can get the Topeak with that type of attachment but I change between bike so thought the strap may be easier.
  • masjer
    masjer Posts: 2,662
    tonysj said:

    masjer said:

    Nothing wrong with the Topeak, but I like the Lezyne with a quick clip. No straps and surprisingly useful being able to remove it (to get things out). I've got the clam style one, but this is probably more the size you are after.
    Lezyne M caddy.

    Yes you can get the Topeak with that type of attachment but I change between bike so thought the strap may be easier.
    I don't think the Topeak clip is a robust as the Lezyne version. You can buy extra clips to swap between bikes, but obviously yet more cash. I was lucky and found the Lezyne at PlanetX for £4.99 each, so bought 4.
  • masjer
    masjer Posts: 2,662
    edited February 2022
    Oh yes, if you haven't got much room on the rear saddle rail (saddle pushed all the way forwards) don't bother with the clip version.

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