Saddlebag recommendations

Scrappy600

As title says, I need to get a new saddlebag, reason I'm changing is that the old one is too bulky and coupled with a short a*se rider I don't have much seatpost showing which means when the bag is attached there is no post to attach a rear light safely onto.

I'd like a more compact bag that can fit 1 tube, 3 levers, a co2 pump and spare cartridge and the multi tool for not much more than €20 or so while still allowing me get a light onto the bottom of the seat post. Can anyone recommend one? I know the rules will be quoted but I absolutely despise having stuff in the jersey pockets. Or if anyone has a different solution I'd appreciate your input too.

Plastik

Use your pockets.

jimm

The Topeak bags have a strap, onto which you can clip a rear light.

superelliptic

How about this:

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/specialized-mini-wedgie-seatpack/saddle-bags/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/19883?listing=true

I saw saddlebags like the one your on about in cycle surgery / snow and rock in Dundrum the other day.


(FYI: I don't work for them)

Scrappy600

Plastik wrote: »

Use your pockets.

Can't tell if you're being funny or just didn't read my post?

Scrappy600

jimm wrote: »

The Topeak bags have a strap, onto which you can clip a rear light.

There's actually a strap on the rear of the bag I have now but I've only ever seen rear lights that wrap around a tubular surface. Will have a dig around see what I can find. Cheers

jimm

Scrappy600 wrote: »

There's actually a strap on the rear of the bag I have now but I've only ever seen rear lights that wrap around a tubular surface. Will have a dig around see what I can find. Cheers

I have both "Blackburn" and "Smart" rear lights which can be securely attached to my Topeak saddlebag. Not sure of the model no's. Have a look on CRC.

Diggabot

I use a BBB Tools and Tube Storage Bottle... keep it in the bottle cage on my seat tube... very handy!

Scrappy600

Diggabot wrote: »

I use a BBB Tools and Tube Storage Bottle... keep it in the bottle cage on my seat tube... very handy!

Handy alright but I use the second bottle on longer spins so could only use this on short ones.

Lumen

Scrappy600 wrote: »

I'd like a more compact bag that can fit 1 tube, 3 levers, a co2 pump and spare cartridge and the multi tool for not much more than €20 or so while still allowing me get a light onto the bottom of the seat post. Can anyone recommend one? I know the rules will be quoted but I absolutely despise having stuff in the jersey pockets. Or if anyone has a different solution I'd appreciate your input too.

I use something like this for CO2 canisters, plus a seat tube-mounted mini pump.



That leaves just the co2 head unit, tube and multitool. If you can't bear to use your pockets, even the tiniest saddlepack will work.

cdaly_

jimm wrote: »

I have both "Blackburn" and "Smart" rear lights which can be securely attached to my Topeak saddlebag.

Also the Cateye lights usually come with a clip mount as well as the post mount.

I use a seat-stay mount if I don't have a rear carrier fitted.

browsing

I used to use a saddlebag before it broke but when I did I'd the same problem.
I loosened the straps so it dangled a bit lower and then the light could shine between the bag and saddle.
Might be an option for the short term but the saddlebag can end up flopping around a bit.

Felloffmebike

Diggabot wrote: »

I use a BBB Tools and Tube Storage Bottle... keep it in the bottle cage on my seat tube... very handy!

Neat solution. I like that.

Diggabot

Felloffmebike wrote: »

Neat solution. I like that.

Definitely. I keep two tubes, tire levers, a cO2 pump and spare cartridge plus my crank bros mini multi in it.

Scrappy600

Just to put this thread to bed, in the end I found a light I'd forgotten about that I got back in 2011 that worked horizontal as opposed to vertical and bought a topeak micro wedge bag that I wasn't sure was big enough at first but fits a tube, co2 cart and adaptor, levers, home made spoke tool for chain and multi tool so thanks for any advice and job done. :-)

browsing

Good to hear you got sorted!

outfox

Probably too late, but you could try one of those 'fuel tank' bags. They clip onto the top tube behind the headset. Cyclesuperstore had them last year. They violate most of The Rules. But very handy for long spins.
Also, I mentioned this on another thread previously: on some saddles you can wedge your spare tube between the rails underneath the saddle. Saves a load of space in the saddle bag, and allows you to use a smaller saddle bag.

mirv

Off topic but if you find yourself sliding forwards, or have too much weight on your hands, or are just a bit uncomfortable in the saddle, you might want to adjust the saddle to be more level or flat - it looks tilted very far down.

Scrappy600

mirv wrote: »

Off topic but if you find yourself sliding forwards, or have too much weight on your hands, or are just a bit uncomfortable in the saddle, you might want to adjust the saddle to be more level or flat - it looks tilted very far down.

It's tilted as I need a new saddle and that one is causing me bad numbness when it's level. Need to find a new one with a cutout but am hugely confused by the amount there is out there to choose from