Seat bag recco? Something cool looking, easy to use?
06-07-15, 10:15 AM
#1
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
Seat bag recco? Something cool looking, easy to use?
A crash last weekend broke the rail clamp on my Scicon 430 bag. It's replaceable, and I love the quick-release, top-loading design, but I thought I'd just check on the "state of the industry" before replacing the clamp part, and see if there's anything else cool out there.
Target features are small to mid size bags, preferably quick-release, and preferably top-loading. It must not be droopy or saggy, and preferably highly water-resistant. Extra points for style, too.
So, whaddya know? Anything to tempt me away from my Scicon?
Target features are small to mid size bags, preferably quick-release, and preferably top-loading. It must not be droopy or saggy, and preferably highly water-resistant. Extra points for style, too.
So, whaddya know? Anything to tempt me away from my Scicon?
06-07-15, 12:31 PM
#4
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
Originally Posted by Lazyass
Is the 430 one that you can fit a smartphone inside? Is this it?
Mine fit an iPhone 5S perfectly, but does not have the pictured phone strap; I think their newer Roller 2.1 mount did away with that in favor of integrated tire lever mounts. One lever mounts outside the bag, right atop the bag, under the mount, and the other slides in a mount inside the bag, right on the bottom of the upper case, directly below the mount. Pretty slick.
06-07-15, 01:03 PM
#5
Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 36
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have this Fizik bag, and I quite like it. I have the medium, not the small.. and its still a small bag in the scheme of things.
Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Seat Bags | Competitive Cyclist
Holds all the essentials, and just barely. Well no, it holds everything I need it to hold.. Im just not getting anything else in there like a phone or wallet/keys.
Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Seat Bags | Competitive Cyclist
Holds all the essentials, and just barely. Well no, it holds everything I need it to hold.. Im just not getting anything else in there like a phone or wallet/keys.
Last edited by JmanEspresso; 06-07-15 at 01:08 PM.
06-07-15, 01:18 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seattle
Posts: 3,250
Bikes: Kuota Ksano. Litespeed T5 gravel - brilliant!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Originally Posted by JmanEspresso
I have this Fizik bag, and I quite like it. I have the medium, not the small.. and its still a small bag in the scheme of things.
Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Seat Bags | Competitive Cyclist
Holds all the essentials, and just barely. Well no, it holds everything I need it to hold.. Im just not getting anything else in there like a phone or wallet/keys.
Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Seat Bags | Competitive Cyclist
Holds all the essentials, and just barely. Well no, it holds everything I need it to hold.. Im just not getting anything else in there like a phone or wallet/keys.
06-07-15, 02:01 PM
#8
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
That Fizik is really not the kind of thing I'm looking for, but thanks anyway, guys!
06-07-15, 02:37 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seattle
Posts: 3,250
Bikes: Kuota Ksano. Litespeed T5 gravel - brilliant!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
I was commenting on the coincidence of both having chosen the same bag to recommend.
06-07-15, 03:02 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Zion
Posts: 628
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 38 Post(s)
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
Hope nothing else but the dust in the crash...
About a year ago, I started using a Pro (I think that's a Shimano brand) mini saddle bag. I give it two-thumbs up.
Mine is packed to the gills with two tubes, two CO2 cartridges, two tire irons, a couple of Allen wrenches, air chuck, homemade ICE info card and a $5 bill. No more room for anything else. The bag sits high and tight under my saddle PLUS it's slightly narrower at the tip where it's up against the seat post so my inner thighs don't rub against it. Just the tip. The tip doesn't get rubbed.
Shimano Mini Strap Saddle Bag | Campmor
(I'm not affiliated with the seller and don't know if this is a good deal.)
About a year ago, I started using a Pro (I think that's a Shimano brand) mini saddle bag. I give it two-thumbs up.
Mine is packed to the gills with two tubes, two CO2 cartridges, two tire irons, a couple of Allen wrenches, air chuck, homemade ICE info card and a $5 bill. No more room for anything else. The bag sits high and tight under my saddle PLUS it's slightly narrower at the tip where it's up against the seat post so my inner thighs don't rub against it. Just the tip. The tip doesn't get rubbed.
Shimano Mini Strap Saddle Bag | Campmor
(I'm not affiliated with the seller and don't know if this is a good deal.)
06-07-15, 03:03 PM
#11
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
I think getting a QR system is not hard, as several brands, incl. Lezyne, Topeak, Ortlieb, and Giant have them, but getting an appealing mix of styling and clamshell opening is something else... Scicon's QR is the best, but I'd give that up if I had a saddle to fit Cyckit's Aeroclam, but SMP is not supported at this tme.
06-07-15, 03:26 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Minas Ithil
Posts: 9,335
Mentioned: 66 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2431 Post(s)
Liked 630 Times
in
389 Posts
Doing some researching and found these:
BikePakmart - Ibera Bicycle Saddle Bag, Bike Saddle Bag, Seat Bag
BikePakMart - IBERAUSA Clip-On Saddle Bag, 1.5L
BikePakmart - Ibera Bicycle Saddle Bag, Bike Saddle Bag, Seat Bag
BikePakMart - IBERAUSA Clip-On Saddle Bag, 1.5L
06-07-15, 03:33 PM
#13
ka maté ka maté ka ora
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wessex
Posts: 4,423
Bikes: breezer venturi - red novo bosberg - red, pedal force cg1 - red, neuvation f-100 - da, devinci phantom - xt, miele piste - miche/campy, bianchi reparto corse sbx, concorde squadra tsx - da, miele team issue sl - ultegra
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 25 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Originally Posted by Lazyass
Doing some researching and found these:
BikePakmart - Ibera Bicycle Saddle Bag, Bike Saddle Bag, Seat Bag
BikePakMart - IBERAUSA Clip-On Saddle Bag, 1.5L
BikePakmart - Ibera Bicycle Saddle Bag, Bike Saddle Bag, Seat Bag
BikePakMart - IBERAUSA Clip-On Saddle Bag, 1.5L
06-07-15, 03:56 PM
#14
Kit doesn't match
Might a Lezyne Pod Caddy be in the ballpark?
I use their Micro Caddy, w/o the QR, mostly because it is small and doesn't grab the seat post.
I use their Micro Caddy, w/o the QR, mostly because it is small and doesn't grab the seat post.
06-07-15, 04:12 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,975
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1572 Post(s)
Liked 687 Times
in
453 Posts
I went this; Topeak® Cycling Accessories ? Products - SideKick Wedge Pack, small route with my Prologo saddle;U-Clips | Prologo , the saddle has the quick click retainer built into the back of it.
__________________
nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
06-07-15, 04:35 PM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Edmonds Wa
Posts: 645
Bikes: 2014 Felt F2 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The Fizik pack is available with the integrated clip system as well as the one with straps. I have one (no straps) and it clips out of the saddle and can be moved to my other bike in seconds. But it only works with Fizik saddles.
Last edited by nastystang; 06-07-15 at 04:42 PM.
06-07-15, 04:38 PM
#17
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
Originally Posted by GuitarBob
Might a Lezyne Pod Caddy be in the ballpark?
I use their Micro Caddy, w/o the QR, mostly because it is small and doesn't grab the seat post.
I use their Micro Caddy, w/o the QR, mostly because it is small and doesn't grab the seat post.
06-07-15, 04:52 PM
#18
On Your Left
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Long Island, New York, USA
Posts: 8,373
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3004 Post(s)
Liked 2,429 Times
in
1,184 Posts
I have a Bontrager bag. It comes in strap or quick release versions. It also comes in XS, SM, Med, LG... i have the XS with straps sicne the quick release didn't fit on carbon rails.
The XS holds a spare tube, (2) CO2 w/ head, 2 Park tire levers, multi tool and cash. Cell is double bagged and in my center jersey pocket.
I like that it has a water resistant zipper so your stuff will stay dry unless you go for a swim.
The XS holds a spare tube, (2) CO2 w/ head, 2 Park tire levers, multi tool and cash. Cell is double bagged and in my center jersey pocket.
I like that it has a water resistant zipper so your stuff will stay dry unless you go for a swim.
06-07-15, 08:27 PM
#19
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
That Bontrager doesn't hit any of the points I outlined, and is really not at all what I'm looking for. That kind of bag is a dime a dozen.
06-07-15, 10:00 PM
#20
Surf Bum
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pacifica, CA
Posts: 2,184
Bikes: Lapierre Pulsium 500 FdJ, Ritchey breakaway cyclocross, vintage trek mtb.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
2 Posts
__________________
Thirst is stronger than the rules. - Stars and Watercarriers, 1974
Thirst is stronger than the rules. - Stars and Watercarriers, 1974
06-07-15, 10:03 PM
#21
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 12
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD 2 SRAM Red, 2013 Cannondale Quick 4, 1995 Cannondale F500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by chaadster
Not precisely, but it seems to have the same basic construction, so judging by the feature set, I'd guess that's an earlier iteration of what I have, which I believe is properly the 430 Compact Carbon.
Mine fit an iPhone 5S perfectly, but does not have the pictured phone strap; I think their newer Roller 2.1 mount did away with that in favor of integrated tire lever mounts. One lever mounts outside the bag, right atop the bag, under the mount, and the other slides in a mount inside the bag, right on the bottom of the upper case, directly below the mount. Pretty slick.
Mine fit an iPhone 5S perfectly, but does not have the pictured phone strap; I think their newer Roller 2.1 mount did away with that in favor of integrated tire lever mounts. One lever mounts outside the bag, right atop the bag, under the mount, and the other slides in a mount inside the bag, right on the bottom of the upper case, directly below the mount. Pretty slick.
06-08-15, 04:50 AM
#22
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
Originally Posted by pacificaslim
06-08-15, 04:59 AM
#23
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
Originally Posted by CityGuy
I have that bag in white, looks great. Small size, but fits my mutli-tool, tube, two cartridges and patch kit and a credit card holer
06-08-15, 05:33 AM
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Fort Worth Tx
Posts: 291
Bikes: 15 Fuji Altamira 2.0
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 26 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Don't know how much you carry, but this fits a tube, small multi tool, co2 cartridge, and tire spoons. It attaches with straps instead of a qr and I've had both styles but have found on my road bike I like tiny and strap instead of qr.
06-08-15, 07:18 AM
#25
Thread Killer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,764
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2217 Post(s)
Liked 1,292 Times
in
791 Posts
That Lezyne is not bad, but the thing with the QR is that it allows quick access, handy for stuff like stashing my ID and some cash. I guess I just need to consider whether I want to sacrifice utility for the style of that bag.
Scicon have the Elan 210 Carbonio which is similar and flashier, and they also have a QR model in standard nylon, should I decide to downsize while retaining mount type.
Thanks.
Scicon have the Elan 210 Carbonio which is similar and flashier, and they also have a QR model in standard nylon, should I decide to downsize while retaining mount type.
Thanks.
