Seat bag or jersey pocket for flat kit?
03-04-15, 09:31 PM
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I like my little Revelate bag. Tube, CO2, boot, patch kit, multitool, lever.
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CO2 inflator with extra cartridge taped to it.. Spare tube.. Two levers and phone in jersey pockets. Also snacks if the ride will be long or if I'm feeling hungry. Damn the Rangers just lost in O.T.
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It's been a while (what? 2-3 weeks?) since we've had a saddle bag thread.
This being the 41, the OP must learn that it is all about accessorizing. Each bike is unique; therefore, they each need their own saddle bag. I mean, who wears a brown belt with black shoes? And while that red neoprene CO2 cartridge slipcover may go great with your Cannondale, it will most likely clash with your Cervelo and we can't allow that. Separate kit for all bikes.
One thing I've noticed is that I can't see what my saddle bag looks like while I'm riding the bike. But if I've got a lot of junk in my jersey pockets, I can definitely tell. I must be psychic or something.
This being the 41, the OP must learn that it is all about accessorizing. Each bike is unique; therefore, they each need their own saddle bag. I mean, who wears a brown belt with black shoes? And while that red neoprene CO2 cartridge slipcover may go great with your Cannondale, it will most likely clash with your Cervelo and we can't allow that. Separate kit for all bikes.
One thing I've noticed is that I can't see what my saddle bag looks like while I'm riding the bike. But if I've got a lot of junk in my jersey pockets, I can definitely tell. I must be psychic or something.
03-04-15, 10:51 PM
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Since I started riding seriously I have been carrying spare tube, co2 and tire levers in a seat bag. I have two bikes and I'm too lazy/cheap to get second co2 kit so I end up moving bag or supplies between bikes depending which one I ride. I have been considering just stuffing them in my jersey pocket and losing the bag.
So what method do you prefer?
So what method do you prefer?
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I'm old school. If I'm going solo on long rides outside city limits I carry a sacrificial bidon that was beheaded and I stuff tools, sunscreen and a spare tube in there. Saddle bag carries another spare tube, Co2 pump, 3-4 cartridges and spare 2032 batteries. Rear pockets are reserved for bars/gels, gilet/jacket/arm/leg warmers and cellphone + wallet. If I'm riding in a group then I ditch the bidon and sponge off someone in the event of any mechanical problems.
03-04-15, 11:10 PM
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I have more than a couple bikes and was faced with the same problem. I also tried a flat-case that would fit in my jersey rear pocket. I found carrying that PLUS my phone and money and sometimes a snack.... was way too cumbersome.
So now I have a saddle bag on my daily rider.
Then on my rain bike I have a rear-rack with a trunk bag. Very handy for off-season extra clothing (as well as tire gear).
For any other bike I take out I have a 2nd saddle bag... fully stocked and ready.
Interesting(?) notes: Even though some of my bikes use 27" tires... I only carry the 700c tubes.
I still use bicycle computers to track the mileage on my daily and rain bikes. But I am using a cycling app to track MY [cycling total] mileage (so it doesn't matter what bicycle I ride).
03-05-15, 05:16 AM
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2. You cannot forget to put the stuff in your jersey pocket? Or is it too much to assume that you wash your jerseys and empty the pockets when you do?
03-05-15, 05:22 AM
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I've always had a saddle bag, and one of the bottle cages on first bike has a velcro strap and a place on the side for a pump. On the other bike, I have to carry the pump in the jersey pocket. For a while, I wouldn't bother switching the bag over to the new bike and would carry spare tube and tools in pocket, too - wanted to keep the new bike looking good. But keys, phone and small wallet with license, a credit card and a little cash are already enough junk back there, so I've gone to switching the bag over; it's black, so it's OK.
03-05-15, 07:23 AM
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03-05-15, 07:29 AM
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I'm old school. If I'm going solo on long rides outside city limits I carry a sacrificial bidon that was beheaded and I stuff tools, sunscreen and a spare tube in there. Saddle bag carries another spare tube, Co2 pump, 3-4 cartridges and spare 2032 batteries. Rear pockets are reserved for bars/gels, gilet/jacket/arm/leg warmers and cellphone + wallet. If I'm riding in a group then I ditch the bidon and sponge off someone in the event of any mechanical problems.
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Haha yea the saddle bag definitely has a lot of modern tech in there but I meant old in terms of using a sawed off bidon. If I'm not mistaken this was the de facto method back in the days before the saddle bags became popular. Also I've seen other people use storage pods that are designed to fit in a bottle cag but I love the retro look of the DIY sawed bidon.
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A number of times, I've taken my seat bag off for races, and then ridden off without it on the next ride.
Having a small bag, with everything you need (tube, patch kit, boot, C02, mini tool) on each bike simplifies life, and is not very expensive.
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Stuff that stays with you in the jersey.
That way, you can use a very small seat bag, tucked up under the seat, and you never bother with it unless you have a flat.
And you have easy access to the phone.
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03-05-15, 09:20 AM
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A spare tubular or two were carried under the saddle, a frame pump under the TT and anything else in jersey pockets.
Seat bags came in w/ all of the paraphernalia required for the new high performance clincher tires that gradually replaced "training" tubulars in the '80's.
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and remembering to do it.
A number of times, I've taken my seat bag off for races, and then ridden off without it on the next ride.
Having a small bag, with everything you need (tube, patch kit, boot, C02, mini tool) on each bike simplifies life, and is not very expensive.
A number of times, I've taken my seat bag off for races, and then ridden off without it on the next ride.
Having a small bag, with everything you need (tube, patch kit, boot, C02, mini tool) on each bike simplifies life, and is not very expensive.
03-05-15, 09:43 AM
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or spend $50 to have a bag with tools dedicated to the bike, and never worry about it.
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