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Saddle bags, yay or nay??

by Lee170
Sun, Jun 21, 2015 15:53
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I'm thinking about buying a saddle bag for essentials rather than having them in my jersey/jacket pocket.
But the thing is i think they look a bit naff on the bike.
On the other hand though it would be nice to have one so I don't have to carry spares on me.
Wanting something slim, enough room for tube,tool,lever, cable ties and maybe my phone.
I like lezyne gear but I think the micro caddy maybe to small,
Don't want a big bag that sticks out, something that fits snug under the saddle
Anyone got the bigger lezyne bag? Or any other brand for that matter that can recommend?

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kev-s | 9 years ago
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Im no fan of saddle bags as the don't look good on expensive bikes

I use a tool bottle, a 750ml one fits 2 tubes, 3 co2 canisters, multi tool, Tyre levers, spare split links etc.... and is also waterproof

to compensate for losing a water bottle i use a 1000ml water bottle on the other bottle cage and then if any rides which require more than 1000ml of fluid then i also carry a 500ml oasis, coke, pepsi (whatever spare bottle is to hand) in my jersey pocket

As soon as ive drunk 500ml out of the 1000ml bottle i pour the 500ml bottle into it and throw the 500ml bottle in the nearest bin

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sergius | 9 years ago
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I've had 4 different ones now.

I really liked the tiny Lezyne one that velcros onto your saddle rails - however it didn't last long. It wore a hole in the bag itself and damaged the saddle rails where they met.

My (now) winter bike has a relative cheap (and decidedly large) saddle bag I think I ordered from Wiggle - I can 't remember who the manufacturer is atm. It doesn't look great if I'm honest but it does the job. One thing I noticed when giving the bike a going-over the other day, the multi-tool has started to corrode. That was a freebie that came with the bike so nothing special but it's something to bare in mind.

My new bike has a relatively svelte Topeak saddle bag, it's fairly unoffensive on the eye. I've got a multi-tool, spare tube, patches & tyre levers in there with plenty of spare room. This time around I've stored everything in sealed sandwich bags for ease of access and to keep the elements out.

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Kadinkski | 9 years ago
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A mate has one of these - stylish, super slim and discrete. You won't get your phone in there though.

http://cyckit.com/

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2 Wheeled Idiot | 9 years ago
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I got the smallest lezyne bag they sell...in this I can fit a gel, a tube, patches, zip ties and a small multitool. It was pretty good tbf and never rattled etc

However I no longer use it and just use my jersey pockets. 16

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