Saddle bags - what are you using?

[thirdgenbird]

Im really digging the look of the Speedsleev bags.

Will the tire lever slots fit a pedros lever?

[dbnm]

yes, Pedro levers fit inside the Speedsleev ranger

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by dbnm

yes, Pedro levers fit inside the Speedsleev ranger

Thanks. I’ve got no reason to quit using my tool roll, but if I need to replace it, I think this is the direction I will go.

[trener1]

I saw Lezyne mentioned but not this one, I use the Micro caddy.
It fits a tube, levers and patch kit perfectly.
Also has a separate small pocket for a minitool.
Someone mentioned that the velcro is bad, but I have had the opposite experience.
I have been using this for a very long time, the zipper finely broke the other day but the velocro is as strong as day 1.
It also has reflective piping which I like.

[mokofoko]

I usually don't even bother with them anymore as they all seem to prevent proper use of my garmin varia radar (which I swap onto all of my bikes). I usually instead ride with my Osprey Raptor on my back, or a lighter running pack (osprey duro) for road biking. For shorter rides, I usually just take my chances and pray I don't get a flat!

[AllesWirdGut]

+1 on the Outer Shell Mini Saddlebag. It's perfect, as far as I'm concerned, and I've tried out a ton of similar bags. Super easy on and off with the voile strap, snugs up nicely against the underside of the saddle, perfect size for a small repair kit.

[BobbyJones]

I like my Arundel's but end up replacing at least one every year due to wear-thru. They're inexpensive enough so it doesn't hurt.

The Velocolour looks like a nice step up with the "pages" style organization.
Curious what sizes people are using and what they're carrying?

[vespajg]

Many complain about velcro problems with Arundel and other bags...I have solved that on several bags including a Dual and the Pico I just received with one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YQH5FW...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Tuck the tail of the velcro strap in one of these and I'd be very surprised if it ever comes loose...I never had problems with it coming loose anyway, but either didn't want the extra inch or so of velcro sticking out or just wanted the extra security.

I've tried a number of tool rolls and found that I like the simplicity of a low profile standard bag better, i.e., the Arundel and Velocolour bags. I also have a Ringtail Chomper bag made by Strawfoot that works really well.

I had some problems with the corners of a couple tool rolls sticking out and abrading my shorts so rather that stress over how to pack them or attach them on different bikes to avoid ruining my shorts, I've gone back to standard, low profile bags that don't present that problem.

Also - the Velocolour and Outershell strap is a great idea...highly functional and super durable. I don't have an Outershell but they look nice...

[gcartelli]

I use this dyneema pack from SDR traveller.

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by BobbyJones

I like my Arundel's but end up replacing at least one every year due to wear-thru. They're inexpensive enough so it doesn't hurt.

What part is wearing thru for you? The only contact on a Dual/Uno/Medio/Pico is a small part of the top that might hit your seatpost clamp, right? I put a small piece of gorilla tape there.

[gordo]

Another plug for Outershell - I have three of their saddle bags in rotation without any complaints.

[vespajg]

Originally Posted by RoosterCogset

What part is wearing thru for you? The only contact on a Dual/Uno/Medio/Pico is a small part of the top that might hit your seatpost clamp, right? I put a small piece of gorilla tape there.

I got a small hole on the sidewall under the strap of a Dual from a mini tool that worked its way to the outside of the load, but it was easily remedied with a piece of duct tape on the inside wall of the pack. Wouldn't have happened had I packed better....

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by AllesWirdGut

+1 on the Outer Shell Mini Saddlebag. It's perfect, as far as I'm concerned, and I've tried out a ton of similar bags. Super easy on and off with the voile strap, snugs up nicely against the underside of the saddle, perfect size for a small repair kit.

It's a nice little bag but I feel like the strap is problematic in how you are left to keep the excess. I still have not found the "right" way.

[reuben]

I should add that I also have an Inline Equipment saddle bag. They come in a variety of styles and colors. I have a Seat Bag in basic black.

https://ilequipment.com/collections/bike

[vespajg]

Originally Posted by charliedid

It's a nice little bag but I feel like the strap is problematic in how you are left to keep the excess. I still have not found the "right" way.

There are lots of strap management options...as I posted above, something like this would work, but there plenty of other styles of keepers out there. Lots of cord management things that also might work...or a simple fabric loop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YQH5FW...v_ov_lig_dp_it