that should be impossible, unless you didn't notice the sewn-on loop on the bottom of the bag that the velcro strap was supposed to thread under.

Oh, mine didn't have that. Must be a newer feature.

Not a fan of saddle bags. If you're just carrying a tube, a multitool, $20, a tire lever and a CO2 inflator (which is about all you can fit in any of these small bags), I'd carry them all in a Ziploc in my jersey pocket. This is the case 95% of the time for me. If I needed more room, a bar bag or Bento is far more useful as you can grab stuff while riding.

My dual doesn't have that either. I just cinch it tight as i can.

Weird. Wonder if there was a bad batch or it was a feature added later?

My jersey is full. I've got my phone, one credit card, driver's license, key to get back into a car or house, 3rd bottle, stroop waffles and mocha shots in there. I don't need to grab the stuff in my saddle bag while riding.

That's cool- a tube and patch kit-holding beanie!

LOL.. that's what I thought too when I saw this. A helmet cover, but then you could have 6 pockets and completely surround the head.

My Dual has the little loop. The Dual is a little bit bulkier than I need, but the Uno is far too small.

I loved the size of this bag, but the velcro straps always failed.

TransIt Small Ultra Wedge

if you don't mind using a toe strap to hold it in place, it's a great bag.

Yes - very popular. So popular that I can't believe there's room in the world for so many others as have been posted here.
My philosophy is: bike parts and tools belong on the bike, not on me. (Just like I believe luggage belongs in the cargo compartment of an airplane, not the passenger cabin - pet peeve - gotta take every opportunity to get that out there ;) ) Add to that the fact that if it's always already on the bike, I won't be forgetting to put it in my pocket.

+1 on all of the above. I especially hate being asked to take my smaller backpack down from the overhead compartment and to sit with it, just to make room for someone's large carry-on that they can't fit at their feet. I think they should have to sit with my carry-on at the very least :-)

I use the Evoc saddle bag race on my bikes. It's really simple and sleek and will hold the essentials.

Saddle Bag Race | Evoc Sports USA


http://geareduk.co.uk/ekmps/shops/97...1%5Bekm%5D.jpg

Great suggestion. I take tubes out of the box and wrap a couple elastic bands around them to keep them compact before sliding them into a ziploc bag.

I'm currently using a PRO Mini. It can (barely) accommodate two tubes, two irons, two CO2 cartridges and the inflator. It's slim and stays out of the way. I also appreciate the small loop on the back of the bag for my clip-on tail light.

PRO - Strap Saddlebag Mini / Medi/ Maxi

Speedsleev

http://i.imgur.com/zKE3Iewl.jpg

I'm looking forward to trying out Speedsleev's new Ranger. First off, their ad turned me on to the Cannondale-branded tubes that are shrink-wrapped down tight ... saves me having to unbox a tube, expel all the air and elastic band it down tight. As for the Ranger, it looks a hair bigger than the PRO Mini while appearing to stay out of the way. Fingers crossed.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ssentials-pack

http://i.imgur.com/oTugSlCl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4XB7QZ1l.jpg

I haven't seen the C-dale shrink wrapped tubes, and am not keen on the idea of generating extra rubbish on a flat fix stop, but I wonder if a) that's all they come packaged in, and b) if they're more compact than the Panaracer R'Air tubes, which are the most compact out of the box as I've seen.

just thought of this, but haven't tried it yet.. how bout putting each tube in a nitrile glove with talc.. easier to mount tire, and get the gloves on!

Is this the Panaracer R'Air tube?

I hear you about dealing with more trash during a flat fix, but it's an itty bitty plastic wrapper and you're already packing your tube out or at least to the next available trash can.

On the other hand, the C'dale tubes don't seem to come in a giant plastic retail case or cardboard box so maybe it's already generating less waste. Just the shrink wrapping.

http://i.imgur.com/IMQlCkll.png

I've already bought a handful of these Cannonade tubes and they're every bit (or more) as tightly wrapped as what I can do - plus they come ready to go without me having to do it myself. I'm confident the C'dale tubes are more tightly wrapped than the Panaracer pictured above.

I've been using Nashbar's "Lite" tubes which are relatively very compact. ymmv

Yes, those are the R'Air tubes I use.

Yes, I agree the C-dale tube wrapper is not a big deal, and I was thinking it might even be handy to use for grabbing the chain if a rear tire fix is in order! I also agree about the "green" aspect of just shrinkwrap vs. typical retail packing; I'd prefer the R'Air just came in unbleached cardboard insofar as that goes.

I'm telling you though, if you haven't had the R'Air tube in your hand, it's tiny. I've not seen the C-dale tubes to compare, but I'd be most interested to compare costs and pack sizes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pseg3cadyy.jpg

4" x 2" x 1". I've not found smaller. As a bonus, they have black stems (in 48 or 60mm) and removable cores.

Man, that Ortlieb Large is large! It'd be hand for some rides, I'm sure.

https://ortliebusa.com/wp-content/up...ag_mounted.jpg

Cool, thanks. I went to grab a R'Air, but realized both of the bikes that are at hand in the house have pre-used, patched tubes (both are tubeless, so besides being a rare need, I don't mind running patched tubes temporarily).

I need some new bar tape anyway, so I'll see if I can't order up some R'Air tubes, too, and measure their packed size.

Thanks again.

Do those come in sizes? Like Hamburger, Quarter Pounder, and Big Mac?

You have never, ever, modified a product to improve upon the original design??? How odd! :twitchy: