Saddle Bag Recommendations

dannyfrankszzz said:

Hi,

When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).
However, not only is this slightly uncomfortable to wear but I have
also noticed that this has tended to induce a need to urinate (pressure
on the bladder).

So, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good saddlebag that
would be able to incorporate the necessaries such as a spare inner
tube, mini pump, tyre levers, foldaway waterproof, puncture repair kit
and maybe an energy bar/mobile phone should the need arise.

I'd need it to be not too big so that my rear light could still appear
below it.

Assuming you have a carrier, I'd recommend you went for a Rack Pack
rather than a saddlebag as they are more stable on the bike.
Saddlebags can have a tendency to sway from side to side especially if
you put heavy items in the side pockets or honk when climbing. They can
also sag.
They come in various sizes and makes but Altura make a good range.

Of course if you plump for a saddlebag you'll need plus fours and a
regulation pipe to go with it ;-)

John B

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).
However, not only is this slightly uncomfortable to wear but I have
also noticed that this has tended to induce a need to urinate
(pressure on the bladder).

So, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good saddlebag that
would be able to incorporate the necessaries such as a spare inner
tube, mini pump, tyre levers, foldaway waterproof, puncture repair kit
and maybe an energy bar/mobile phone should the need arise.

I strongly recommend a bar bag rather than a saddle bag. Advantage: it's
in front of you, so you can have a map on top of it, and you can get
chewy bars out of it without stopping. Modern bar bags clip on and off
the bike easily, and most come with shoulder straps making them easy to
carry off the bike.

The one I use is here:
<URL:http://www.carradice.co.uk/expedition-rider.htm#supercfrontbag>

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Simon Brooke said:

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dannyfrankszzz

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Hi,

When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).
However, not only is this slightly uncomfortable to wear but I have
also noticed that this has tended to induce a need to urinate
(pressure on the bladder).

So, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good saddlebag that
would be able to incorporate the necessaries such as a spare inner
tube, mini pump, tyre levers, foldaway waterproof, puncture repair
kit and maybe an energy bar/mobile phone should the need arise.

I strongly recommend a bar bag rather than a saddle bag. Advantage:
it's in front of you, so you can have a map on top of it, and you can
get chewy bars out of it without stopping. Modern bar bags clip on
and off the bike easily, and most come with shoulder straps making
them easy to carry off the bike.

The one I use is here:
URL:http://www.carradice.co.uk/expedition-rider.htm#supercfrontbag

Just to make up the set,I prefer a saddlebag to either a rackpack or barbag
( when one is used on its own that is ,a barbag is good when used with a
saddlebag or panniers IMOH ). I bought a Carradice Super C and I find it
very good,plenty of room and a couple of pockets for spare tubes,repaair
items etc.To give a bit of support and eliminate swinging I use a Bagman
QR,a bit pricey for what it is, but it makes getting the bag off easier.

The only problem with it was that there wasn't a shoulder strap to carry it
off the bike.The remedy I use is to use a couple of large split rings ( I
think that is what you call them,what you put keys on anyway ),put them on
the securing straps that fit to the saddle and clip a shoulder strap into
them.I used a shoulder strap from an old rack pack.The other thing of course
is you usually need some bag loops on the saddle.The Brooks B17 has some
already fitted but Carradice do a fitting to attach them to other saddles
without loops.

Everything is on the Carradice Site:-

http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.htm

But I am sure you can find things cheaper if you shop around,Spa Cycles or
Settle Cycles perhaps.

Hope this helps,

Sam Salt

dannyfrankszzz said:

Hi,

When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).
However, not only is this slightly uncomfortable to wear but I have
also noticed that this has tended to induce a need to urinate (pressure
on the bladder).

So, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good saddlebag that
would be able to incorporate the necessaries such as a spare inner
tube, mini pump, tyre levers, foldaway waterproof, puncture repair kit
and maybe an energy bar/mobile phone should the need arise.

I'd need it to be not too big so that my rear light could still appear
below it.

Thanks.

I often take a trek under saddle pack and I find I can get all the above in to
one but have you tried wearing your '[censored] pack' in reverse so that it is behind
you while cycling, doesn't help the aerodynamic profile of athletic types such
as ourselves but keeps it out the way ;-)

TJ

dannyfrankszzz said:

Hi,

When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).
However, not only is this slightly uncomfortable to wear but I have
also noticed that this has tended to induce a need to urinate (pressure
on the bladder).

So, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good saddlebag that
would be able to incorporate the necessaries such as a spare inner
tube, mini pump, tyre levers, foldaway waterproof, puncture repair kit
and maybe an energy bar/mobile phone should the need arise.

I'd need it to be not too big so that my rear light could still appear
below it.

I have one that is pretty big by comparison by most, but it has a
place that you can attach a rear light. It's one of these:
<http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/prod-39.htm>.

Paul Rudin said:

I have one that is pretty big by comparison by most, but it has a
place that you can attach a rear light. It's one of these:
<http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/prod-39.htm>.

Hmm.. according to wiggle they actually do two different sizes - I
think I must have the larger one, but I'm not sure which is shown on
that web page.

dannyfrankszzz <[email hidden]> wrote:

: When I go out on rides, I currently use a waist bag ([censored] pack).

Nothing wrong with this. You are wearing it on your lower back
aren't you? Worn that way round it shouldn't case any problems at all.

Arthur

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I often take a trek under saddle pack and I find I can get all the above in to
one but have you tried wearing your '[censored] pack' in reverse so that it is behind
you while cycling, doesn't help the aerodynamic profile of athletic types such
as ourselves but keeps it out the way ;-)

And if you have the sort that has a mesh pocket on the outside, it's a handy
place to stash an extra rear light, when going for the Helen Christmas tree
look.
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when going for the Helen Christmas tree
look.

Which is *the* look to have when cycling at night :-)

Cheers, helen s

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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers said:

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when going for the Helen Christmas tree
look.

Which is *the* look to have when cycling at night :-)

Cheers, helen s

This reminded me of the cyclist I saw in central london one day a few
years back. Middle-aged chap, with bike and dog. Bloke was covered in
lights. Bike was covered in lights. Both appeared to have a multitude
variously-coloured LED's just about every possible surface as well as
more traditional bike lighting. He even had rope lights wrapped around
the top tube and up the flagpole he had on the back rack (think 'bent
flagpole, not sticky-out-sideways thing).

As for the dog - that was wearing a dog-coat, again covered in led's,
and the lead between the two of them was lit up too...

Certainly made me look twice (and I was not alone in that LOL).

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Velvet said:

This reminded me of the cyclist I saw in central london one day a few
years back. Middle-aged chap, with bike and dog. Bloke was covered in
lights. Bike was covered in lights. Both appeared to have a multitude
variously-coloured LED's just about every possible surface as well as
more traditional bike lighting. He even had rope lights wrapped around
the top tube and up the flagpole he had on the back rack (think 'bent
flagpole, not sticky-out-sideways thing).

Gorblimey. I'm starting to get light envy 🙂

Regards,

-david, 2.4w front, 0.6w rear

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when going for the Helen Christmas tree
look.

Which is *the* look to have when cycling at night :-)

Beware if you dress up like a Chrismas Tree.
The tree adorning the High Street in Winchester was cut down by a yob
wielding a chainsaw a few nights ago :-(

John B

JohnB said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

when going for the Helen Christmas tree
look.

Which is *the* look to have when cycling at night :-)

Beware if you dress up like a Chrismas Tree.
The tree adorning the High Street in Winchester was cut down by a yob
wielding a chainsaw a few nights ago :-(

Doesn't surprise me. I had the misfortune to live in Winchester for a few
months while interning for IBM in Hursley (during the fuel crisis, wooha).
The town was packed to bursting with chavs and my one cycling memory is
being forced off a country road by the corporation dustcart who were about
the only people with fuel at that point.

Regards,

-david

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Quoted message said:

Beware if you dress up like a Chrismas Tree.
The tree adorning the High Street in Winchester was cut down by a yob
wielding a chainsaw a few nights ago :-(

John B

pah! He'd be met with a severe slabbing first! (Sad about the tree though)

Cheers, helen s

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