Looking for seat pack that won't hit legs
05-09-19, 09:30 AM
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Looking for seat pack that won't hit legs
Have had a Topeak Medium Wedge for a few years and the thing has always hit the backs of my legs. What are other folks using?!
05-09-19, 03:38 PM
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Serfas speed bag, small size. Fits a tube and what I need to change it and inflate it. Could probably hold a few other things too but that's all I need.
05-09-19, 04:07 PM
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I had the same problem. Stupid velcro strap wore holes in my bibs.
My BEST solution is a ziploc bag in middle jersey pocket, no seat bag...but...
If you really want a seat bag get one that only uses the rails, Lezyne Micro Caddy is a good option. It has a very WIDE strap that goes under saddle rails.
My BEST solution is a ziploc bag in middle jersey pocket, no seat bag...but...
If you really want a seat bag get one that only uses the rails, Lezyne Micro Caddy is a good option. It has a very WIDE strap that goes under saddle rails.
05-09-19, 04:20 PM
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i use the lezyne road caddy. it's tiny but you can just barely squeeze a tube, lever, co2, and small multi tool.
05-09-19, 04:43 PM
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Over the past 40 years I've had a variety of seat bags. I've never had one that impacted my legs. Not sure why that is happening to you.
05-09-19, 05:02 PM
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Currently I have a Banjo Brothers mini seat bag. It holds 1 tube, 1 tire lever, a CO2 cartridge, a tiny inflation device, and a tiny multi-tool.
https://banjobrothers.com/collection...bag-mini-black
05-09-19, 05:03 PM
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Ditto, the Serfas Speed Bag. I have one in medium and another in small. The small goes on the road bikes. No problems.
But it would depend on saddle shape/width and the rider's thighs. I have skinny legs. Even though the Serfas Speed Bag is slightly wider at the front than the saddle nose, I don't notice any problems. It's the thinnest profile of the many wedge bags I've handled.
I like Arundel products, especially their bar wrap, but can't get along with their seat bags. It would be a chore to squeeze in the extras I tote, and the Serfas Speed Bag offers far better organization -- little niches and pockets to separate small items so they're quick and easy to retrieve as needed.
A hard clamshell seat bag might be better for folks who dislike wedge bags.
But it would depend on saddle shape/width and the rider's thighs. I have skinny legs. Even though the Serfas Speed Bag is slightly wider at the front than the saddle nose, I don't notice any problems. It's the thinnest profile of the many wedge bags I've handled.
I like Arundel products, especially their bar wrap, but can't get along with their seat bags. It would be a chore to squeeze in the extras I tote, and the Serfas Speed Bag offers far better organization -- little niches and pockets to separate small items so they're quick and easy to retrieve as needed.
A hard clamshell seat bag might be better for folks who dislike wedge bags.
05-09-19, 06:46 PM
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For one bottle rides I use a bottle style tool/tube holder. For a 2 bottle ride I use a Speedsleev Smuggler. Tight against the rails, blacked out logos, nothing jiggles or rattles. Holds one 700 x 18-25 tube, levers, patches, small multi tool, quick links, boot. Everything else I keep in a Silca wallet in the jersey.
05-09-19, 07:30 PM
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If you insist on it being under the saddle: Arundel Dual, Lezyne Pod Caddy QR, or Lezyne M Caddy QR. My wife has been using an M Caddy QR for 4+ years. It is 100% trouble free, and the QR mechanism is excellent.
If you don't care where it goes: WolfTooth B-RAD + whatever bag is large enough to meet your needs (I use a Castelli Undersaddle Mini with the strap cut off.)
If you don't care where it goes: WolfTooth B-RAD + whatever bag is large enough to meet your needs (I use a Castelli Undersaddle Mini with the strap cut off.)
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05-09-19, 08:04 PM
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Same here - I like this bag, and I tried several before settling on it. Slim silhouette doesn't protrude from sides of my 142mm width saddle.
Same contents as noodle soup + house keys and park patch kit. Has reflective piping too, which is a plus anywhere you can add some extra visibility flare.
Same contents as noodle soup + house keys and park patch kit. Has reflective piping too, which is a plus anywhere you can add some extra visibility flare.
Some people have a higher weight/height ratio.
Currently I have a Banjo Brothers mini seat bag. It holds 1 tube, 1 tire lever, a CO2 cartridge, a tiny inflation device, and a tiny multi-tool.
https://banjobrothers.com/collection...bag-mini-black
Currently I have a Banjo Brothers mini seat bag. It holds 1 tube, 1 tire lever, a CO2 cartridge, a tiny inflation device, and a tiny multi-tool.
https://banjobrothers.com/collection...bag-mini-black
05-09-19, 08:15 PM
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05-10-19, 05:57 AM
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If it's the strap around the post that's the problem, the Silca tool roll with the Boa fastener takes care of that - love mine.
05-10-19, 07:29 AM
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the lezyne road caddy, or whatever this one is called, works well for those of us with massive guads.
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