Tool bag.

[Bobtoo]

Since I got my Super Galaxy 3 1/2 years ago I've been doing a sort of rolling restoration on it, which has mostly consisted of replacing all its modern bits with as close to original spec as possible. I'm reasonably happy with it now but one thing that lets it down is the Lidl tool bag under the seat.

It's not very elegant and doesn't really fit in with the period of the bike.

Is there anything a bit more suitable I could use? It's to carry a few basic tools, puncture repair kit, spare tube, maybe a Mars Bar or two, that sort of thing.

Ideally I'd want something the same sort of age as the bike, so a model name to look for on eBay would be good, unless there's something I can buy new that would look the part.

TIA

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Carradice tool-roll?

 

[mjr]

Artist's brush roll held on to the rails with a toe strap.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

There's this on Planet X:
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BASMGBSB/selle-monte-grappa-borsello-leatherette-tool-saddle-bag

It's new but might be a start for a name to search; or buy it for much cheapness from PX and throw it about a bit and claim it's "aged"

 

[Specialeyes]

The OB8 canvas bag (I got mine from Amazon) was surprisingly capacious if you're ok with canvas. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016DJG7TY/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

 

[Cycleops]

One things for sure that Lidl bag needs to go, its very floppy
How about this vintage one off fleabay: http://m.ebay.com/itm/162558565891

 

[Bobtoo]

You're not wrong, though erectness isn't necessarily a prerequisite. The Lidl one does disgorge all its contents as soon as you unzip it, which is a bit annoying.

Thanks for the ideas, any of the suggestions so far would be suitable. Even if I end up with something completely different, as seems to be the tradition with "what should I buy" threads, it's good to get some ideas.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Get an old tool roll and "zip" it up and attach it to the saddle with some toe straps. Works a treat and looks great on a vintage bike.

 

[midlife]

Get an old tool roll and "zip" it up and attach it to the saddle with some toe straps. Works a treat and looks great on a vintage bike.

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Throw in a rolled up tub for an even more authentic look

 

[biggs682]

Must admit this is an issue i have looked at a few times over the years , and sadly cant offer an answer i like @ChrisEyles suggestion a lot and have tried it on a couple of times , it works till you add a pair of waterproofs in the equation .

Also a lot of most pre 80's bikes dont have bottle mounts either

 

[Bobtoo]

I did buy this from eBay a while back but decided it was too small.

Maybe I should use it for the essentials (multitool, tyre levers and unboxed puncture repair kit and get a handlebar bag for the camera and provisions. I have a handlebar bag that came with a pair of rear panniers but it was missing its support frame.

This is the bike in question, for some reason the modern rear light doesn't offend me so much.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

An old binoculars case makes a cracking looking tool bag.