shyonelung

So I got a saddle bag for my new road bike so I can carry a patch kit, etc. I got a Crankbrothers saddle bag like this one https://www.bicyclebuys.com/imageview...pg&h=400&w=400.

I'm at a loss on how to connect it. The closure for the strap is inside the bag. I pulled one end of the strap out, fed it through the bottom of my seat and then shoved it back into the slit on the top. But I can't quite reach inside to put it through the closure. It seems like this is a job for a contortionist, certainly I can't imagine a person with bigger hands than mine being able to even remotely do this. I must be doing it wrong. I looked on the Internets and didn't see anyone else having the same problem, so I'm going to just assume I'm an idiot and ask here if there's something, anything that I'm missing or is there a trick I'm just not smart enough to figure out on my own?

Please think about replying with some sage advice and save me from myself. Thank you in advance, in particular for any pity you can spare for me.

gc3

this is only the second dumbest saddle bag question....

...first place goes to "which saddle bag should I buy?"

kenji666

Did you unzip it before you reached inside to feed the strap through?

seymour1910

my line of thought...unzip the bag then feed it through, there may be velcro inside to secure the strap.

rm -rf

That bag looks very unusual. Most bags have two velcro straps on the outside. Not much on crankbrothers.com about it either.

StanSeven

Or you can carry all the things in your jersey pocket and have a clean look to the bike without the bag

Jakedatc

get a Timbuk2 medium.. easy velcro and small size

BykOfALesserGod

Google images.

seymour1910

I have a Cannondale bag that I no longer use, it doesn't have the velcro on the outside, it goes through like this bag. the inside of he bag is lined with velcro for the strap to secure to. My bag was fine and did hold everything ok. I just decided to get a small tool bag that fits in my jersey andlose the saddle bag.

jsharr

https://www.bikerumor.com/2011/04/19/...nd-handlebars/

It appears you have to thread the strap over the saddle rails and back inside the bag.

jsharr

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwAg&dur=378

rkwaki

I believe it is attached with Gorilla tape...
Not trying to be an ass but if you are having a difficult time with that maybe leave fixing a flat to someone else...
Just saying...

Velo Dog

But a lumpy look to your butt.

thump55

And then when you get home, you can take all that crap out of your jersey and then tomorrow, you can pick it all back up and jam it all back in.

rearviewbeer

+1

Jakedatc

yea.. i dunno how people deal with that.. I keep my phone and keys in my jersey pockets. and on longer rides gel flask or snacks. i also like to have a bit of space for arm warmers if it starts off cold but gets warmer later on. If i had a choice i'd put most of it in a saddlebag.. for centuries i have larger one that i do that so i can keep my upper body mostly free. i guess some people don't like things on their bike.. i don't like things in my pockets.

StanSeven

Nope. I have a little flat bag made by Lezyne. Everything fits into it well and it's flat. I throw it in my helmet when I finish a ride along with my gloves.