Seat bags on vintage race bikes
03-29-12, 09:15 PM
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The bike & the the bags are not C&V. The bags are Acorn. The rear holds the repair kit, tube, pump, phone, snack and is always on the bike. Front bag is for cold/rainy weather when you need to add or remove layers etc.
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03-29-12, 11:26 PM
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I've been using this nice little bag on the "weekend" bike because it's the one I take on longer rides, which usually means carrying extra food or a vest or something. One ride this past winter I had it super stuffed and actually folded a jacket and was able to strap down the lid to hold the jacket on nice and secure. It's a great balance between a huge rectangular type saddle bag and the ubiquitous tiny nylon pouches that don't hold much. I can even stow my small U-lock in it just fine.
EDIT: However, I must agree. If you want the race look, you need to just stow the spare tube, etc. in a jersey pocket. And it's a classic, so just go for a frame pump. I opted for a smaller size to fit in the chainstays. But for longer rides, the bag sure is nice.
EDIT: However, I must agree. If you want the race look, you need to just stow the spare tube, etc. in a jersey pocket. And it's a classic, so just go for a frame pump. I opted for a smaller size to fit in the chainstays. But for longer rides, the bag sure is nice.
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03-30-12, 03:17 AM
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I use the Rivendell tool roll up. It's really nice, comes in two colors and is more readily available than the Acorn tool roll which is the only thing I've seen comparable. Both VO and Riv make a nice selection of bags for vintage style bikes.
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03-30-12, 04:47 AM
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I also like the Acorn products.
Black Rose is another company I've really grown to appreciate as well, but I can always get their product.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/blackrosebags
Black Rose is another company I've really grown to appreciate as well, but I can always get their product.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/blackrosebags
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Personally, I like bigger bags on my old Schwinns and smaller contraptions on my newer Cannondales.
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1000X better. While they are not a classic pump if you can find Zefal HPx pumps they are the best. They have alocking presta head (well convertable presta/ and the car valve) and a handle with a twist cap that locks out the mounting spring. It still takes a bit of work but it is much easier to get 100psi wiht a HPx than most anything else. If your bike has a pump peg and there isn't a HPX in it your mistreating your tires.
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03-30-12, 06:11 AM
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I like the carradice zipped roll. Small enough to put on a road bike, but big enough to throw a sweater in, or a DSLR camera.
https://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php...&product_id=59
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Well, I like a small tire bag under the seat with 2 tubes, a patch kit, tire irons and a wrtench or two and a small handlebar bag for wallet, glasses, keys, phone, snack, etc. I've always used Silca pumps, just because that's what I've always used. I bought my wife a co2 setup cause she doesn't know how to pump a tire. Actually seems pretty slick the one time I used it.
03-30-12, 09:07 AM
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I've currently got a smallish Jandd seat bag on my Bianchi (sorry, no pic) but handlebar bags on the other bikes. The seat bag can carry tire irons (actually tire plastics), a patch kit, a spare tube, wallet, cell phone, and maybe a Larabar. But the real problem is carrying lunch. If I'm going to be out all day I want something real to eat!
I'd rather not have a clunky metal frame for a handlebar bag. Most frameless bags have loops to go around the bar but no other support, so they flop down onto the HT or centerpull brake cable. Tough Traveller makes a nice bag supported by Velco-type straps that go around the brake hoods, as well as the usual handlebar loops and a loop on the bottom for stability.
I'd rather not have a clunky metal frame for a handlebar bag. Most frameless bags have loops to go around the bar but no other support, so they flop down onto the HT or centerpull brake cable. Tough Traveller makes a nice bag supported by Velco-type straps that go around the brake hoods, as well as the usual handlebar loops and a loop on the bottom for stability.
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1000X better. While they are not a classic pump if you can find Zefal HPx pumps they are the best. They have alocking presta head (well convertable presta/ and the car valve) and a handle with a twist cap that locks out the mounting spring. It still takes a bit of work but it is much easier to get 100psi wiht a HPx than most anything else. If your bike has a pump peg and there isn't a HPX in it your mistreating your tires.
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The Minnehaha canvas barrel holds 2 tubes a mini pump, levers, and a multi tool. It is a good size for most of my riding. Longer rides I use a Carradice, they are not cheap but hold a ton of stuff.
03-30-12, 11:18 AM
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This one was a mistake even if the color was right and only a buck at the thrift store. Pm me if any one is interested in it.
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Bianchigirl is right - Zefal HPx pumps are the best in terms of function. For period-correct looks on a special older bike, an appropriately-colored Silca can't be beat, and they work okay with the stell Campy head, but Zefal's work better, both for pumping up tires and for fending off aggressive dogs.
Before you get one, make sure of the size you need. There are four sizes of HPx, 1 through 4, 4 being longest. It will say "Zefal HPx 4," for example, clearly n the pump. I don't know the lengths of the top off my head, but measure the space where you plan to mount the pump and compare that to the pump. Depending on what year's model you get, they are either gray or black, so they go with pretty much any frame color (unlike the truly garish colors you see on some old Silcas).
Before you get one, make sure of the size you need. There are four sizes of HPx, 1 through 4, 4 being longest. It will say "Zefal HPx 4," for example, clearly n the pump. I don't know the lengths of the top off my head, but measure the space where you plan to mount the pump and compare that to the pump. Depending on what year's model you get, they are either gray or black, so they go with pretty much any frame color (unlike the truly garish colors you see on some old Silcas).
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03-30-12, 12:47 PM
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This is a cheapo 60's 70's vinyl bag. They pop up on ebay regularly. I think this one was $16 plus shipping, so maybe $25 total. Works fine, looks vintage, well it is vintage. Can carry quite a bit in there.
03-30-12, 01:13 PM
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I like the Jandd tire bag. It holds a tubular tire and extras nicely.
03-30-12, 01:28 PM
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Bianchigirl is right - Zefal HPx pumps are the best in terms of function. For period-correct looks on a special older bike, an appropriately-colored Silca can't be beat, and they work okay with the stell Campy head, but Zefal's work better, both for pumping up tires and for fending off aggressive dogs.
Before you get one, make sure of the size you need. There are four sizes of HPx, 1 through 4, 4 being longest. It will say "Zefal HPx 4," for example, clearly n the pump. I don't know the lengths of the top off my head, but measure the space where you plan to mount the pump and compare that to the pump. Depending on what year's model you get, they are either gray or black, so they go with pretty much any frame color (unlike the truly garish colors you see on some old Silcas).
Before you get one, make sure of the size you need. There are four sizes of HPx, 1 through 4, 4 being longest. It will say "Zefal HPx 4," for example, clearly n the pump. I don't know the lengths of the top off my head, but measure the space where you plan to mount the pump and compare that to the pump. Depending on what year's model you get, they are either gray or black, so they go with pretty much any frame color (unlike the truly garish colors you see on some old Silcas).
1. you have to have a bike that has a pump peg or make it so that it does (can be unsightly).
2. you have to do this for every bike you own.
3. putting the pump onto the valve is easy, but pumping it 100-200 times without bending/breaking the valve isn't.
i prefer:
1. it can get to 120psi. i only need it to get to about 60.
2. it has a hose that connects to presta/schrader. it actually screws onto the valve.
3. the hose bends, therefore you can concentrate on pumping on don't have to worry about the valve.
4. it is small and you can put it in your pocket, bag, whatever. this means you can move it from bike to bike without hassle.
03-30-12, 04:17 PM
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i disagree wholeheartedly.
1. you have to have a bike that has a pump peg or make it so that it does (can be unsightly).
2. you have to do this for every bike you own.
3. putting the pump onto the valve is easy, but pumping it 100-200 times without bending/breaking the valve isn't.
i prefer:
1. it can get to 120psi. i only need it to get to about 60.
2. it has a hose that connects to presta/schrader. it actually screws onto the valve.
3. the hose bends, therefore you can concentrate on pumping on don't have to worry about the valve.
4. it is small and you can put it in your pocket, bag, whatever. this means you can move it from bike to bike without hassle.
1. you have to have a bike that has a pump peg or make it so that it does (can be unsightly).
2. you have to do this for every bike you own.
3. putting the pump onto the valve is easy, but pumping it 100-200 times without bending/breaking the valve isn't.
i prefer:
1. it can get to 120psi. i only need it to get to about 60.
2. it has a hose that connects to presta/schrader. it actually screws onto the valve.
3. the hose bends, therefore you can concentrate on pumping on don't have to worry about the valve.
4. it is small and you can put it in your pocket, bag, whatever. this means you can move it from bike to bike without hassle.
The Lezyne is the best hand pump by far.
Pressure to 120 psi and the bending hoses are the best features, next to the size.
03-30-12, 04:21 PM
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i disagree wholeheartedly.
1. you have to have a bike that has a pump peg or make it so that it does (can be unsightly).
2. you have to do this for every bike you own.
3. putting the pump onto the valve is easy, but pumping it 100-200 times without bending/breaking the valve isn't.
i prefer:
1. it can get to 120psi. i only need it to get to about 60.
2. it has a hose that connects to presta/schrader. it actually screws onto the valve.
3. the hose bends, therefore you can concentrate on pumping on don't have to worry about the valve.
4. it is small and you can put it in your pocket, bag, whatever. this means you can move it from bike to bike without hassle.
1. you have to have a bike that has a pump peg or make it so that it does (can be unsightly).
2. you have to do this for every bike you own.
3. putting the pump onto the valve is easy, but pumping it 100-200 times without bending/breaking the valve isn't.
i prefer:
1. it can get to 120psi. i only need it to get to about 60.
2. it has a hose that connects to presta/schrader. it actually screws onto the valve.
3. the hose bends, therefore you can concentrate on pumping on don't have to worry about the valve.
4. it is small and you can put it in your pocket, bag, whatever. this means you can move it from bike to bike without hassle.
03-30-12, 05:23 PM
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Actually, you're not too far off. The straps are from an old leather purse and the bag is a vintage Dopp kit ! Necessity is the mother of invention. 
03-30-12, 07:05 PM
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03-30-12, 09:02 PM
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Frame pumps are cool and matching ones especially so. However, I have one frame pump that fits both of my current bikes and would most likely fit any other bike I own even without a pump peg. I mount it along the non drive side seat stay. The part that wedges into the seattube/toptube combo is put in the seatstay/seattube junction. The end that would go on a pump peg is mounted in the pointed end of the QR lever. This eliminates the "needing one for every bike argument" as well as bikes without pump pegs. Also, I've used the pump before and I don't see any way of bending the valve unless you're just really trying/not being at all careful.
That said, I just ordered a Lezyne floor pump and I love the idea of a hose that threads on the valve stem. They make awesome products and I'm sure that small pump is also great. I'll have to look into it.
That said, I just ordered a Lezyne floor pump and I love the idea of a hose that threads on the valve stem. They make awesome products and I'm sure that small pump is also great. I'll have to look into it.