Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - saddle bag suggestion for Selle Italia max flite gel
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vsopking
02-10-09, 12:41 PM
Hi there! Just found my saddle after some real bad experiences; finally found a keeper.
Now to complete the gear, I need a saddle bag that can attach to the saddle.. There is only one hole in the saddle's rear to slip a small band through... Any suggestions?:thumb:
Unknown Cyclist
02-10-09, 01:10 PM
Hi there! Just found my saddle after some real bad experiences; finally found a keeper.
Now to complete the gear, I need a saddle bag that can attach to the saddle.. There is only one hole in the saddle's rear to slip a small band through... Any suggestions?:thumb:
Might be a good time to change saddles.
Look out for one with bag loops on it.
:)
roadfix
02-10-09, 01:37 PM
Practically any saddle bag that don't depend on saddle loops can hang from it.
Unknown Cyclist
02-10-09, 02:09 PM
You used to be able to buy bolt on saddle bag loops.
You should be able to use one of these:
http://www.serfas.com/images/products/large/RD-1.jpg
The main strap loops up and over the back of the seat rails, and is secured with a velcro strap around the seatpost in front.
Other choices: http://www.serfas.com/products.asp?CatID=4
Unknown Cyclist
02-10-09, 02:29 PM
Hi there! Just found my saddle after some real bad experiences; finally found a keeper.
Now to complete the gear, I need a saddle bag that can attach to the saddle.. There is only one hole in the saddle's rear to slip a small band through... Any suggestions?:thumb:
If there is 'one hole' at the rear and that hole is actually a slot, then it's likely that you have an ICS saddle.
ICS = Integrated Clip System
If your saddle is ICS then you really should look for an ICS saddle bag as it's a much neater mounting method.
:thumb:
I hear ICS bags are very prone to breaking.
might as well get a saddle bag with velcro straps.
vsopking
02-10-09, 03:29 PM
thanx, for all tips!:):)
bicycleflyer
02-10-09, 03:40 PM
When you say "saddlebag" do you mean a large carradice type bag or a simple underseat bag. How much capacity do you need?
As you found out by those "Loop" remarks, the term saddlebag means different things to different folks.
vsopking
02-10-09, 04:47 PM
... I 'd like to carry with me some tools, tire and my phone. May even buy a frame bag that'll fit between top and down tube, makes it possible to open it without having to dismount.
bicycleflyer
02-10-09, 06:31 PM
Sounds like about 150 ci or so will do you fine. Just about any saddle pack with velcro straps would work fine. As suggested above, it sounds if you have a good option with the ICS system. Personally I like the Topeak clip systems and their bags. There is even one with a built in tool kit if you don't already have some tools.
http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/SurvivalToolWedgePack
tarwheel
02-10-09, 06:32 PM
There are lots of saddle bags that attach with straps that wrap around the seat rails. Topeak, Jandd and others make them. Personally I like the Topeak bags. Topeak also makes versions with a clip that you clamp onto your rails so the bag can be quickly installed and removed.
vsopking
02-11-09, 12:44 PM
OK, got enough suggestions -:thumb: