Saddle bag

Swinefluproof

Just wondering if anyone can advise on a saddle bag that doesn't attach to the seat post. Removed my old one today and there was a slight wear mark on the seat post where the Velcro strap wraps around it. Only need it for a spare tube CO2 pump + cartridge and few levers so it doesn't have to be huge. Saddle is a Selle Italia if that makes any difference

Wishbone Ash

In winter months I use a second water bottle as a 'saddlebag'. Much neater looking.

nak

I have tape on my seatpost to stop it getting marked by saddle bag/clip on mudguard.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I have a Scicon elan pouch that has a long strap that wraps around the seat rails. Its very small and will hold one tube, 2 x levers, 2 x CO cartridge and inflator piece/head, 2 x allen keys and a packet of self sticking patches.

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

Diggabot

Swinefluproof wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone can advise on a saddle bag that doesn't attach to the seat post. Removed my old one today and there was a slight wear mark on the seat post where the Velcro strap wraps around it. Only need it for a spare tube CO2 pump + cartridge and few levers so it doesn't have to be huge. Saddle is a Selle Italia if that makes any difference

Scicon Aeronuat... Ive a tube, co2, tyre levers and a crank bros multitool in mine. Easy to put on and remove... very good.

http://www.wiggle.com/scicon-aeronaut-aero-saddle-bag/

funnights74

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

In winter months I use a second water bottle as a 'saddlebag'. Much neater looking.

Perfect, I use one and they're the business. Just a tip about leaving tubes coiled up in saddle bags for too long. A friend of mine was lucky enough not to suffer a puncture for ages but when he did it fell apart in his hands, so no harm to switch around any tubes you carry on a regular basis.

Wishbone Ash

funnights74 wrote: »

...Just a tip about leaving tubes coiled up in saddle bags for too long. A friend of mine was lucky enough not to suffer a puncture for ages but when he did it fell apart in his hands, so no harm switch around any tubes you carry on a regular basis.

Also tubes can wear at the edges if they are rubbing against each other or against tools, levers etc. over a long period in a saddlebag. I wrap them individually in cling film to help alleviate this.

jamesd

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Also tubes can wear at the edges if they are rubbing against each other or against tools, levers etc. over a long period in a saddlebag. I wrap them individually in cling film to help alleviate this.

I leave mine in their boxes in the saddle bag.

Jawgap

nak wrote: »

I have tape on my seatpost to stop it getting marked by saddle bag/clip on mudguard.

Or piece from a punctured tube makes a great protector.

jamesd wrote: »

I leave mine in their boxes in the saddle bag.

I usually put mine in ziplock bags - I found if you get soaked the boxes dissolve so now I just whack them into the bags and wrap them tight with broad elastic bands - which themselves have proven useful for making on the road repairs.