Saddlebag recommendations

[Noodley]

Has to meet the following criteria:

Just large enough for one tube, 3 levers, small multi-tool, and CO2 inflator pump/cartridge
Secures well but with no stupid flaming "systems" for fitting it in place
Hard-wearing material
Loop/tab for attaching rear light to it
No more than £15 or thereabouts - if the price starts with £15-something then ok, if it starts £16-something or above then it's not.

 

[mark st1]

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling...affil=thgppc&gclid=CKX75ZS5w7cCFTMdtAodBikAOg

Far better IMO. Doesnt help with the light attachment but its far more aesthetically pleasing than a suitcase under your saddle lol

 

[TheDoctor]

Poundland used to do them!
Asda do one - bit bigger than you specify, but it's £4.99 and will take a very small showerproof jacket or an orange. Plus the multitool, spare tube CO2 etc.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Features

• Volume: 48.5 cu. in.
• Nylon upper is coated for water resistance
• Synthetic leather lower with debossed pattern
• Water-resistant zipper repels water and grit
• Internal Neoprene sleeve to hold tools and protects tubes
• Narrow profile tucks up into seat to reduce risk of chafing
• Debossed logo

Also features a loop to attach a light as required....... £12
http://www.specializedconceptstore....s&name=bags&itemdesc=mini-wedgie&color=&size=

 

[Noodley]

Cheers, Mr H

 

[vickster]

Or a topeak one http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-medium-saddle-bag/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-large-saddle-bag/

 

[VamP]

Here's my recommendation: Don't do it. Saddlebags suck even worse than hi-vis. You know this to be true.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

If it makes any difference I can vouch for the saddle bag in my previous post, they can take a tube, mini-tool, CO2 pump and levers, it secures easily with Velcro ... great bag but I've never attached a light to it.

 

[themosquitoking]

I just got one of those topeak large ones for the l2b. i can get 2 inner tubes, mini pump, spare gas cannister, multi tool, two mini lights, arm warmers, knee warmers and a light rain jacket in it. They're actually pretty big.

 

[Milzy]

They do suck, I'd rather have a ruck sack on.

 

[Crackle]

Or a topeak one http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-medium-saddle-bag/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-large-saddle-bag/

I'd go with Vicksters recommendation. Nice kit the Topeak stuff.

 

[vickster]

They do suck, I'd rather have a ruck sack on.

Sweaty back, yuck. Saddlebag is great for a small amount of stuff

 

[mcshroom]

Carradice, you know you want to

More seriously I do like the Topeak expanding wedge bags, I have the large one that can hold a windproof, two tyres, small cable lock, multitool and tyre levers whilst holding a light on a stable loop. They do use a bracket that fixes on the saddle rails however

I also have a 6 litre Carradice Prima Maxi which needs no special attachments, but I'm guessing would be a bit big
There is a smaller midi version however which is on price and would fit everything you've mentioned I'd guess looking at the capacity.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/carradice/carradura-super-midi-saddlepack-ec026798

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Or a topeak one http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-medium-saddle-bag/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-aero-wedge-buckle-large-saddle-bag/

I just bought the medium one and it is superb. I also have one of those bottle tool holders and they are also great. However I have found that at this time of year that I would rather carry 2 bottles with liquid in them, so hence the saddle bag.

 

[compo]

In the good old days we used to wrap our tools and tyre levers in a length of old cut up T shirt and fasten the roll under the saddle with a spare toe clip strap! Can't get much cheaper than that.