Saddle bags - what are you using?

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by TheseGoTo11

I too like the Outershell on my "gravel" bike, but I'll also plug the ILE seat bag. Swallows a 29er tube, levers and a few small other bits easy and straps down tight. Easy on/off with QR buckle. I've also got a very similar one from Andrew the Maker that uses a Voile strap. All work very well.

Both look pretty nice and compatible with a dropper post, i assume? Can you access contents in both without taking it apart?

I have a roll currently that needs to be all un-done to get inside and its a PITA.

Originally Posted by rePhil

I took an out of character, for me anyways, chance on this Kickstarter:

https://www.vouel.com/snap-b

That looks cool. Just briefly looked at the website. Would that stay attached during rough mountain bike rides?

[rePhil]

I don't know how secure it will be. The ability to quickly move it from bike to bike is what appealed to me. I like the Jannd, and have used them for years.
Vouel does have a video touting it's toughness. Time will tell (if it ever gets completed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFXQq1GMqBc





That looks cool. Just briefly looked at the website. Would that stay attached during rough mountain bike rides?[/QUOTE]

[cash05458]

can't go wrong with the Jannd's...

[TheseGoTo11]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

Both look pretty nice and compatible with a dropper post, i assume? Can you access contents in both without taking it apart?

I have a roll currently that needs to be all un-done to get inside and its a PITA.

I can't vouch for dropper compatibility, but you can't really get into either without removing the bag. That said, there's not much fuss involved in taking it off or reinstalling.

[OtayBW]

Arundel Tubi. Perfect size/shape for what I need to carry....

[Bob Ross]

I have an Arundel Dual on both of my roadbikes. It's just big enough to hold two tubes, two tire levers, and a multitool. But it stays very securely snugged up against the underside of the saddle, never loosens or flops around or sways side-to-side...and it accomplishes that without any seatpost strap, so it doesn't shred the legs of my shorts.

On my gravel bike -- which doubles as my commuter bike and my foul-weather road bike -- I have an Arkel Waterproof Seat Bag. It too carries two tubes, two tire levers, and a multitool, but it could easily contain a bit more. It's a little awkward getting stuff back in the bag due to the way the inner bag straps&snaps into the underside of the outer rear hatch, but its waterproofness and a very substantial robust rear light tab were the selling points for me.

[nortx-Dave]

Another vote for Arundel Dual.

[mcteague]

Originally Posted by nortx-Dave

Another vote for Arundel Dual.

Same here. I had used the Uno for a long time but it was a tight fit and I liked the security, especially on cold rides, of having two spare tubes on hand.

Tim

[docmaduff]

I bought one of these Lezyne roll-up style saddle bags off Amazon and was so pleased I immediately bought 2 more for my other road bike and gravel bike. Never looked back.
https://www.amazon.com/LEZYNE-Caddy-...s%2C228&sr=8-4

[MagicHour]

Question for Outer Shell Mini or Arundel Dual owners:
How are these fitting a 700x25-32 tube? as these tend to overstuff the smaller bags without much room for anything else.

[crossjunkee]

Originally Posted by rePhil

I took an out of character, for me anyways, chance on this Kickstarter:

https://www.vouel.com/snap-b

Otherwise a Jandd mini mountain wedge works for me.

Did these ever start shipping?

[dmurphey]

The coolest saddle bags are from Kreig. They make chalk bags for climbers and saddle bags for us bike folks. My most recent one has a pattern made of little dropping bombs with the letter F inside.

https://kriegusa.com/collections/saddle-bags

Arundel are great folks too.

[David in Maine]

I got this Yanco custom made for my new Seven. Zipper closure and attached with a separate strap. I haven't lived with it for too long, but it is very nicely made.

David

[mass_biker]

The Speedsleev "Seatsleev".

https://www.speedsleev.com/product/b...atsleev-small/

Minimal, just the essentials. Most of my bikes are set up with these. In each I can fit - tube, tire levers, 2 CO2s, inflator head.

[Spdntrxi]

Silca's premio..

other bikes I don't use one...
BMC has the box by the BB
My Gravel bike has a dropper post so I just use a handlebar or top tube bag.