Recommendations for a good tool roll?
08-22-16, 07:25 AM
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Recommendations for a good tool roll?
Hi all, decided it's time to get a tool roll.
Ideally like something that's khaki canvas and looks like a bit of military kit.
Not carrying much - lever, tube etc but the main thing is to accomodate an old Zefal travel pump I bought back in the 90s.
Something to sit under the seat that's not too obtrusive.
Any comments, experiences and recommendations welcome.
Ideally like something that's khaki canvas and looks like a bit of military kit.
Not carrying much - lever, tube etc but the main thing is to accomodate an old Zefal travel pump I bought back in the 90s.
Something to sit under the seat that's not too obtrusive.
Any comments, experiences and recommendations welcome.
08-22-16, 07:48 AM
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Have you considered member Henry III's tool rolls?
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
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Acorn makes a great one.
Especially on my modified old Raleigh and its need for a range of tools, I like my Lemolo tool roll but can't seem to google any for sale - could contact them through facebook or tumblr - it says they're in stock - they're also spendy...
even have a peanut butter wrench for the crank bolts
Especially on my modified old Raleigh and its need for a range of tools, I like my Lemolo tool roll but can't seem to google any for sale - could contact them through facebook or tumblr - it says they're in stock - they're also spendy...
even have a peanut butter wrench for the crank bolts
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08-22-16, 08:01 AM
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Have you considered member Henry III's tool rolls?
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
I really liked his choice of colors and they were so well built.
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Carhartt makes a good small one. Its 13" X 26" unrolled. About $20 on Amazon. Should be able to fasten it to saddle rails with a toe clip strap. I use one to hold small tools for my 1980 240D. Exterior is a heavy, tan canvas & it's a bit larger, with heavier material than the original Mercedes roll-up seen adjacent, Don
edit: Sorry for the brain fade, pictured is my Dickie small tool roll avail for around $9, Carhartt roll is similar, but larger. Either is a great buy for the price.
edit: Sorry for the brain fade, pictured is my Dickie small tool roll avail for around $9, Carhartt roll is similar, but larger. Either is a great buy for the price.
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08-22-16, 08:35 AM
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This is my favorite tool roll, I have several of them. I do not know their current availability but they are made by Hand-Eye Supply in Portland Oregon
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I use an Acorn as well on my Bilenky.
Way overbuilt. Will outlast cockroaches on the planet.
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I really like the tool roll Henry sold me.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
As an Army Veteran with 21 years of service I tend to gravitate towards things that resemble military kit. Mine is khaki outside and OD green inside with black trim. I did add a couple toe straps for mounting. I have rather large inner thigh muscles and anything wider than the seat post rubs holes in my bibs. The front strap fixes that for me.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ddle-bags.html
As an Army Veteran with 21 years of service I tend to gravitate towards things that resemble military kit. Mine is khaki outside and OD green inside with black trim. I did add a couple toe straps for mounting. I have rather large inner thigh muscles and anything wider than the seat post rubs holes in my bibs. The front strap fixes that for me.
08-22-16, 07:38 PM
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I really like the one I bought from Henry and used it a ton this summer. I also bought this one on eBay, mostly because I was curious what $10 would get me. It arrived recently and seems quite well made, if anything a bit overbuilt.
08-23-16, 12:06 AM
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Thanks for the input, they look great, still not sure how to fix the travel pump in the equation except to stick it through the middle of one of those rolls and hope it doesn't fall out. I'm liking the Acorn and Henry's ones.
08-23-16, 01:10 AM
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Acorns are out of stock and Lemollo won't answer emails.
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I would love to have a Lemolo. I like having all the tools seperated in their own pocket
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Acorn is a cottage industry and their product is in big demand. You have to get on Ron's e-mail list, he will send out a batch announcement, one color each month, and open his cartel at a date/time. Be there - the rando bags sell out in seconds, and the tool rolls in hours. It's kinda like sniping on ebay.
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08-23-16, 05:32 AM
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Rivendell also makes a nice canvas tool roll. I've been using mine continuously for 5 years. Since I have several bikes, I simply switch it from one to the other by using an extra bottle cage. It's very convenient and easier to get than the Acorn. I tried ordering the Acorn, but their monthly production sells so quickly I could never snag one.
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Vintage Raleigh, Howdy;
Lots to choose from ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=tool...ll,g_1:bicycle
EDIT: My personal preference would be
https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...cessor=content
hank
Lots to choose from ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=tool...ll,g_1:bicycle
EDIT: My personal preference would be
https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...cessor=content
hank
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08-23-16, 09:40 AM
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Rivendell also makes a nice canvas tool roll. I've been using mine continuously for 5 years.
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08-23-16, 10:50 AM
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Outvi - new-ish company in my area, some of my friends have these and seem to like them. I'm guessing you could fit a mini-pump in place of where the pics show the CO2.
Looks like they only have black, and the Road/CX version is currently out of stock. But since cross is coming I'd guess they'll have more soon.
https://outvi.myshopify.com/
Looks like they only have black, and the Road/CX version is currently out of stock. But since cross is coming I'd guess they'll have more soon.
https://outvi.myshopify.com/
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Dave from Outvi here. I doubt my Possm's fit the aesthetic desired here but thanks for the reference!. The Possm's are a more performance orientated design and work well. As for the Road/CX version I added some more to stock. I really should call them road as I would recommend the MTB for any long rides or gravel use as they will hold two smaller rd/cx tubes. The only difference is the tube loop on the rd/cx is smaller to better fit one smallish 700c tube. I made those for some of my roadie friends. Thanks for looking.
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I cut a square out my USMC bootcamp issue seabag and folded it up like a burrito ala Rivendell:
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Vintage Raleigh, Howdy;
Lots to choose from ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=tool...ll,g_1:bicycle
EDIT: My personal preference would be
Tool Roll - Fire Hose Tool Roll - Duluth Trading
hank
Lots to choose from ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=tool...ll,g_1:bicycle
EDIT: My personal preference would be
Tool Roll - Fire Hose Tool Roll - Duluth Trading
hank
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