Do you carry a saddlebag....?
05-23-20, 06:33 PM
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I wanted to chalk it up to user error, but it was a common review complain on multiple sites.
Totally wanted it- looks great.
05-23-20, 07:52 PM
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Really wanted one of these, but based on reviews all over the internet, the boa releases often(never should be how often it happens) and the whole unit sorta inverts itself and flips loose when on gravel.
I wanted to chalk it up to user error, but it was a common review complain on multiple sites.
Totally wanted it- looks great.
I wanted to chalk it up to user error, but it was a common review complain on multiple sites.
Totally wanted it- looks great.
05-23-20, 08:01 PM
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You have almost basically the same setup I run now. Everything you typically could need. I have squeezed in though a couple nitrile gloves and a couple quicklinks too.
I ordered both the Road Caddy and the Arundel Pico though, and sent back the Road Caddy. Both were great, but liked the material/look of the Pico a bit better. Trick is (as you point out), choosing ultralight tubes for this purpose (I went with Michelin Aircomps), and my pump at the bracket is some Lezyne model.
Further trips, or will be in a remoter location, I'd switch back to Arundel Dual setup that's the same but has 2 tubes and 2 CO2s.
I ordered both the Road Caddy and the Arundel Pico though, and sent back the Road Caddy. Both were great, but liked the material/look of the Pico a bit better. Trick is (as you point out), choosing ultralight tubes for this purpose (I went with Michelin Aircomps), and my pump at the bracket is some Lezyne model.
Further trips, or will be in a remoter location, I'd switch back to Arundel Dual setup that's the same but has 2 tubes and 2 CO2s.
But I do like Arundel bar wrap and buy it whenever I can. If they made a few minor modifications to the Uno and Pico, I'd buy one.
The larger Arundel Dual are great for carrying extra tubes, or a tube and spare folding tire. But usually I just bungee strap an extra folding tire for century rides where I don't want to pester a friend for a ride if my main tires fail. I've done that since the late 1970s or early '80s when the first folding bead tire was introduced -- just bungee strap one under the saddle and saddle bag. Sometimes I'll jam a spare tube under the saddle rails -- so far, so good, haven't had one develop a friction hole from contact with the rails, but I don't carry 'em that way every ride.
05-23-20, 08:10 PM
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This is homemade, & waterproof.
You have to take it off to access stuff, but it unrolls & makes a place to put the tools, etc. I may make another with lighter fabric.
You have to take it off to access stuff, but it unrolls & makes a place to put the tools, etc. I may make another with lighter fabric.
05-23-20, 09:32 PM
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Because the all-in-one, zen camel-Trek is designed/outfitted for modularity! Depending on my "mission", the bike can/will have four panniers, back trunk, and stuff strapped to the front rack. The two areas available (water takes the frame triangle) are under seat (tool/repair kit) and just above front der (med kit).
When I want to fly out the door and just for exercise, minimal bags is best. Tools and med kit only. SOP in my little world
That's how I roll....
When I want to fly out the door and just for exercise, minimal bags is best. Tools and med kit only. SOP in my little world
That's how I roll....
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05-24-20, 08:25 AM
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Because the all-in-one, zen camel-Trek is designed/outfitted for modularity! Depending on my "mission", the bike can/will have four panniers, back trunk, and stuff strapped to the front rack. The two areas available (water takes the frame triangle) are under seat (tool/repair kit) and just above front der (med kit).
When I want to fly out the door and just for exercise, minimal bags is best. Tools and med kit only. SOP in my little world
That's how I roll....
When I want to fly out the door and just for exercise, minimal bags is best. Tools and med kit only. SOP in my little world
That's how I roll....
05-24-20, 10:47 PM
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Short rides, typically no. Everything (tools, spare tube) fits easily into jersey pockets.
Longer rides up to 200km, I take the above, plus 2 additional spare tubes, emergency wire lock and spare rear blinker light in a small saddle pack.
Longer rides up to 400km, all the above, plus top tube bag for a power bank, spare lights, nutrition, etc.
600km and up, the big saddle bag comes into play and load out varies depending on route.
Longer rides up to 200km, I take the above, plus 2 additional spare tubes, emergency wire lock and spare rear blinker light in a small saddle pack.
Longer rides up to 400km, all the above, plus top tube bag for a power bank, spare lights, nutrition, etc.
600km and up, the big saddle bag comes into play and load out varies depending on route.
05-26-20, 07:33 AM
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I'm trying to imagine what activity requires that you take off your bike shorts but keep your shoes on. They all lead to odd or disturbing scenarios. You need not elaborate, we don't need to know.
05-26-20, 07:50 AM
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Yep. Levers, patch kit, tube, and Park MT1. Pump vertical on seat tube next to bottle cage.
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This thread got me thinking of making a lighter bag, & after trying a couple of things,
I found neoprene zippered pencil holder (~$9 for two) that is a good size, & shaves off 17g.
Neoprene performs very well- quiet, waterproof & non-slippery. I have used a (sunglasses case) pouch for the phone for several years.
I found neoprene zippered pencil holder (~$9 for two) that is a good size, & shaves off 17g.
Neoprene performs very well- quiet, waterproof & non-slippery. I have used a (sunglasses case) pouch for the phone for several years.
06-05-20, 09:18 AM
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What I carry, or more to the point, how I carry it, depends on which bike I'm riding. For the road bike I have my bag underneath my saddle. In it is a tube, patch kit, bike multi-tool, pressure gauge, ID, house keys and my phone. I also have a tire pump attached to my down tube next to one of the water bottles cages. When on the mountain bike, all of the above is in a backpack, including a water bladder for hydration and the pump is in there too. Nothing on the bike. That's just how I roll....
06-05-20, 09:24 AM
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indeed i do most times.
however i prefer small semi useless sized bag....
i do have one larger with extra bottle holder for the longer days.
i usually go with luck of god and a phone....
however i prefer small semi useless sized bag....
i do have one larger with extra bottle holder for the longer days.
i usually go with luck of god and a phone....
06-05-20, 09:43 AM
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Cyckit Aeroclam is my jam!
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I have been using this since last year and very happy with it. It's super clean and fits everything you need. I use it on my road bike so don't really need a large multitool. I use a mini multitool I got from the REI.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
However, after having a bunch of double flats in the past year I have decided to get a storage keg too. I don't really mind carrying some extra weight. looked at the Spesh keg but it seems like they are not selling it anymore. Any recs on that?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
However, after having a bunch of double flats in the past year I have decided to get a storage keg too. I don't really mind carrying some extra weight. looked at the Spesh keg but it seems like they are not selling it anymore. Any recs on that?
