dcvelo

I use the Sci-Con Elan...the velcro fits very neatly with nothing hanging over, and it's a very small bag...you won't make any contact with it while on the bike. You definitely need to be a minimalist as to what you carry, though....

feethanddooth

BarracksSi

How about, I don't want to carry any more in my pockets than I absolutely need to because I don't like carrying stuff on the small of my back?

terrymorse 

Soma Townsend bag:



No velcro, and made from hemp & cotton. Use a bag and help change the world.

Murrays

WTF is that supposed to mean??

-murray

Grambo

I have had good luck with the Pearl Izumi Tailgate Wedge. Small but will hold a tube, tire levers, multi-tool, patch kit.

https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=3&minor=7

rodrigaj

They are not accepting orders.

Anyone have alternatives that would fit like the acorn bag?

acorn_user

Try wallbike, rivendell and velo orange. That should cover a large chunk of the Rando market. Also look at Carradice.

Jynx

Topeak Aero Wedge with buckles instead of velcro is what I use.

vic32amg

Here's mine. dunno if this helps but on my city bike it's perfect. Has tube, Lever and air cartridge/pump.

kwrides

Is that a Charge saddle? If so, do you like it?

kwrides

+1 I love the ICS bag. It is a bit odd though because it sticks out farther to the rear than a "normal" saddle bag that wraps around the seatpost and through the rails.

threeflys

I have the REI/Novara version, it works great!

vic32amg

I have no clue. know it's a specialized one but I don't know what kind.

it's perfect. small compact, no leg rub.

mattm

Carradice, ftw. Maybe a bit larger than the acorn bags, but great nonetheless. https://www.carradice.co.uk/saddlebags/index.html

You can buy them at wallbike.com.

Coyote2

Most smaller saddle bags have two straps: one that goes forward around the seatpost, one and goes up through the saddle rails; it's the former strap that rubs on shorts, usually. Just cut off that strap, as the saddle rail strap is more than enough to hold the bag in place, and all problems are solved.

Miller2

I have an Arundel on the way.....should solve the problem and look good too.

BikeDork02

I dunno how you feel about Trek, but check this one out. It attaches directly to the rails with no straps. I think its a pretty cool idea.

https://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?...&bShopOnline=1

BarracksSi

The good thing about it sticking out farther than normal is that it leaves space between the rails for the battery pack for my rear Dinotte taillight. Plus, getting to the batteries is easy-peasy, just unclip the saddlebag and open the battery pouch.

heads up!

but he asked about the saddle.

kwrides

Now that I look closer, I don't think it is:

huytheskigod

I use a cheap Performance TransIt speed wedge. The strap that goes around the seat rails to secure the bag uses plastic clip instead of velcro. It also allows you to compress the bag pretty well.

huytheskigod

Are you saying that when you peddle, your thigh gets so close to the seatpost right under your saddle that it rubs this velcro? I'm having a hard time picturing that. Wouldn't the saddle get in the way first?

haimtoeg

Remembering this discussion I looked earlier today while cycling. In my case the shorts are rubbing against the forward edges of the saddle bag.

SNIP3R

Another vote for the Topeak Aero Wedge, size small.
I prefer the velcro straps versus plastic clip, but to each his own.