Track Gear Bags
What is everyone using? Is the EAI one still the only one? Supposedly there's some guy at the Giordana velodrome who is making them, but I can't find any info. When I was at the track yesterday I saw one, and they gave me his first name, but couldn't remember his last name. Spencer or something I think.
I've heard complaints the EAI one is a little small. Right now my cogs and chainrings are just in a big re-usable shopping type bag, and I'm afraid I'm gonna damage them. |
Contact this guy: http://gnomebags.com/CustomProducts.php
He's really nice and really good. Local to Atlanta. He made me a custom bag. He also made some bags for DLV. |
There are local messenger bag makers in most major cities. If you are interested in getting one with all your features find one you like.
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I have an EAI Track Tote. Just fits a Shimano TL-SR22 1/8" Chainwhip in the top Chainring pouch plus Chainrings and cogs.
Expensive for what it is, but well made and fine for what I need. Stores 15mm spanner, chainrings 48-51, cogs 13-15, allen keys, chainwhip and Shimano TL-FC20 chainring tool. |
I have an EAI one that I won a few years ago. It is a little small-- it would be nice if the chainring pockets were a little bigger, or gusseted. It's not too bad though. I've never used all the cog pockets, and I use a couple of them for lockrings (I don't use them, I just have them in the unlikely event someone decides to require them), and one for spare pump washers.
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I agree that the EAI bag is small. Not enough compartments for chainrings. Needed more pockets for small parts (extra chainring bolts, Leatherman multi-tool, disc valve adapter, etc...
Here is the bag that Jeff at Gnome Bags made me. I designed it myself. I drew it in Visio when bored at work. He took the drawing and made a bag in no time. I had a friend order the same bag after he saw how mine turned out. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6064/6...f91240f0_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6205/6...2be140c4_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6062/6...e0273bf6_b.jpg |
I just use an electricians toolbag. Big enough for my chainrings, and has multiple compartments that perfectly fit cogs, lube, tools as well as small pockets for little, easily lost items.
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Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 14309686)
I agree that the EAI bag is small. Not enough compartments for chainrings. Needed more pockets for small parts (extra chainring bolts, Leatherman multi-tool, disc valve adapter, etc...
Here is the bag that Jeff at Gnome Bags made me. I designed it myself. I drew it in Visio when bored at work. He took the drawing and made a bag in no time. I had a friend order the same bag after he saw how mine turned out. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6064/6...f91240f0_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6205/6...2be140c4_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6062/6...e0273bf6_b.jpg So, what do we do, call this guy up and order a "Carleton?" :p |
^looks nice!
I use an EAI tote, and don't find it to be too small. Although the one "misc pocket" is a bit tall and narrow for what I want to use it for - storing cleat covers, valve cores, and chainring bolts. Stuff gets a little bit lost in there. But for cogs, track tools, and chainrings, I think it's great. |
I have an older track tote that has seen better days. I know that chromebags has something called the "Sherman" that another guy uses however this "Carlton" looks more fitting for my needs. What could one expect for costs roughly?
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Originally Posted by joshpants
(Post 14448110)
This is a great bag!
So, what do we do, call this guy up and order a "Carleton?" :p
Originally Posted by ZeroG
(Post 14450100)
I have an older track tote that has seen better days. I know that chromebags has something called the "Sherman" that another guy uses however this "Carlton" looks more fitting for my needs. What could one expect for costs roughly?
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Check out: gnomebags.com/CustomProducts.php You'll see the Carlton bag. $65.00 But it doesn't credit Carlton. Clearly, I see serious intellectual property issues.
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Originally Posted by jengel
(Post 14452467)
Check out: gnomebags.com/CustomProducts.php You'll see the Carlton bag. $65.00 But it doesn't credit Carlton. Clearly, I see serious intellectual property issues.
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Chicago velocampus makes a really nice track gearbag and racebag
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Originally Posted by bike2victory
(Post 14488379)
Chicago velocampus makes a really nice track gearbag and racebag
I just ordered one, I was hoping it was decent. |
Originally Posted by SRR
(Post 14863157)
The tool bag is on sale half price right now ($30, plus $6 shipping?) - http://www.chicagovelocampus.com/pro...track-tool-bag
I just ordered one, I was hoping it was decent. |
I hope it's nice b/c I'm ordering one right now. :)
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I'm new at track and have been using a Rudy Project bag that was a prime at a crit I won. It worked OK due to two pockets that I put cogs and small tools in but left the big space cluttered with rings and large tools. Now that I have a handful of rings, cogs speciality tools, and the usual stuff I need better organization. I took the chance and ordered the bag mentioned above.
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Got my bag in the mail today - I was impressed. Much larger and sturdier than the pictures made it look like, as least to me.
I'll try to slowly fill it with components, and hopefully in a few years move to Chicago and start really using it. :-) |
St. Louis is much closer.
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Glad to hear about the bag. I'm excited to get mine and start filling it.
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Just thought I'd chime in. I received my bag today and while I don't have another bag to compare it to this is a really nice bag. It's very well made and feels heavy duty. If you've been debating I'd seriously consider ordering it, especially for the $30. Now I'm ready to buy more sprockets so I can start filling it.
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Nice Pantani98. Care to post some photos?
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Originally Posted by Dalai
(Post 14933470)
Nice Pantani98. Care to post some photos?
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Originally Posted by Dalai
(Post 14933470)
Nice Pantani98. Care to post some photos?
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