Fitting everything in your bag??
 

How do you guys fit all the stuff in your bag?
I am trying to fit a tire and a Co2 and Tire Levers in my bag. I can't seem to do it.
Any Advice? I don't want a bigger bag because then it will stick out on the sides of my seat.

Get a bigger bag?

I carry:
2 CO2
Cell phone
(Sometimes) tire levers
Clif Bar
Clif Shot

I have some no name brand bag from the bike shop..it has a second zipper for more space.

I've even fit a light jacket into it (that was a feat) and kept my stuff int he jacket pockets

Do mean you're carrying a "tire" or a tube? I can understand the problem if you're actually trying to get a tyre into a small under seat bag. If you meant "tube", I don't see the problem. I've got two road bikes with smallish Trek branded under the seat bags that aren't large at all. They easily accomodate a folded tube, CO2 cartridge with applicator, tyre levers, wallet & small cell phone.

Leave the tyre at home!

Believe me, there's absolutely no shame in carrying a BIGGER bag... :D

use your jersey pockets

I am sorry. I meant Tube. I am trying to fit it all into a small bag that goes under my Fi:zi'k Seat.
Cell Phone
Tube
Levers
Co2
I just can't fit it all. Is there a link to a bag that may be a better one for me?
Thanks

damn, that's a BIG bag. :D

cell phone and co2 can go in your jersey pockets. that should make everything else fit.

Take the tube out of the cardboad box, if you haven't already. Also if it's a tight fit, sometimes it helps to put everything in the bag before you tighten the strap down holding it to the seat.

I use one of these (Topeak Survival Kit):

http://www.performancebike.com/produ...50/40_0150.jpg

In the bottom container, I have an extra tube, CO2 inflator, 1 box of 3 CO2 cartridges, spare batteries for my tail light, and some quarters in case my cell phone dies.

I use a CamelBak M.U.L.E. to carry a bike map, head light, harness, & battery, spare clothing, bike lock, cell phone, wallet, keys, and first aid kit. Sometimes there's still room for a tire--folding type of course.

Jersey pockets. If you don't have a jersey, get a bigger bag.
Also, try to tight-wrap a few things together. I have my tire tool, c02, and tube neatly tied together. It takes up less space and doesn't rattle around.

I use a small Topeak Aero Wedge and it holds two tubes, a Park I Beam tool, a CO2 air chuck, two CO2 cylinders, tire levers, my cell phone, ID and cash. Nice, easy to use mounting system too.

Well here is my Salsa...you can sort of see the size of the sadle bag. It is 54 in^3, not sure how big the one you are using is. I would consider this a med sized bag.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeej440/s...salsa_side.jpg

In that bag there is one tube, one patch kit (in the little plastic box), 2 tire levers, Innovations Second Wind IH (CO2 and mini pump combined), 2 CO2 cartridges, Topeak Hexus multi tool, ID and some cash. Honestly it isn't super tight...but I couldn't get a lot more in there...maybe a couple of gels but that is about it.

My system is to pack everything that stays with the bike in the seat bag. This means a spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, a few $, patches and a flimsy lock. Everything I want to keep with me (ID, cell phone, spending money, keys) I put in a jersey pocket. This way I'm not constantly packing and unpacking the seat bag or leaving stuff with the bike.

How are you packing? I carry 2 tubes, 3 16g CO2 cartridges, inflator, cell phone, cash, levers, park multitool, and small patch kit in a bag that's no bigger than any of the bags people have posted pics of. There is no room left for the energy bars, but those go in jersey pockets.

Orienting things properly is important for maximizing use of space in the bag For example, if you're leaving tubes in boxes, take them out and put them in plastic baggies to protect them. Be sure to orient everything so that space isn't wasted.

Use an aero wedge, topeak makes one.. They have 3 sizes, and I use the medium

http://www.bikeusa.com/MERCHANT2/mer...ct_Code=BG1703

I can fit 2 road tubes, tire levers, tire boot, topeak hummmer multitool, 2 - 16g co2 cartridges, co2 air chuck and my cell phone with no problems.. The Large version is just plain huge.. The small verison you can fit all above minus the cell phone..

Not a problem:

http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/bag.jpg

I just switched to a Topeak Small Aero Wedge myself. It fits better under my seat with the lower position of my seatpost and the "rake" on my post. I had a Trek bag, but it didn't fit well.

mscycler

http://i.buzznet.com/img/1909216/gallery.jpg

I have a Proflate CO2 inflator, spare tube, tire spoons, Multi kit, patches, door opener for the truck, and still have room for my cell phone. I keep the wallet in my jersey. The can of HALT is hanging outside the bag for easy access.... :D

no bag. All lives in the middle jersey pocket. A small ziploc bag (inside sprinkled with baby powder), one tube, patch kit, spoke wrench, dollar bill, two allen keys. On one water bottle days, this can all live in an old bottle that has the top cut off in the seat post cage.

The baby powder (talc is fine too) lubes the tube to easy installation.

I take my powedered tubes in ziplock baggies and stuff 'em under the seat rails. Everything else goes inside the bag. You could probaly tape a few co2 carts under the saddle nose as well.

Panniers, and the real ones, not the dainty things that can't hold a full grocery bag... I can fit anything in there.

Try this one:

Jandd pack

Some folks won't like the bunggie arrangement, but then from what I read some won't like anything under the seat other than a seatpost!

I have a specialized mini and the straps that go through the rails goes all the way under the bag. I take the Co2 out of the bag and strap it down there. I can get two tubes, multi tool, 3 Co2 cartridges and a patch kit in there. Specialized Turbo tubes come prepackaged in little baggies and make it much easier to pack.

What size is that (S, M, L?)? And how durable is the clip-on to the seat post?