I need a saddle bag to carry the following:

1 x Topeak Alien2 cycle tool.
3 x plastic tyre levers.
1 x CO2 canister.
1 x 26″ innertube.
2 x Electron mini backup lights.
1 x mobile phone.

I’ve got a Fizik saddle, but have read bad reviews about the Fizik bag that uses the integral saddle clip thingy.

Any recommendations?

I’ve got a specialized one thats lasting well, much batter than the lezyne one that had a hole in it after a week.

3 tyre levers?

My Topeak bag is also lasting well – all their stuff seems to be very sturdy IME.

A large topeak one

Different experience from Gary M. Had a Lezyne for over a year that was fine, it got nicked while outside A&E. Replaced with a specialised which broke on its second outing. Back to Lezyne and its fine.

Mine takes the above with 2 tubes, couple of quick links, some tie wraps, tyre boot, punture kit, emergency cash, rubber gloves and gaffa tape.

I use the 1 litre waterproof Ortlieb Mudracer – great bag.
Lasts well because the zip doesn’t get gummed up with cr@p and break like my other saddle bags have done.

Not a recommendation but got the Fox bag which is striggling on the road bike. had a topeak years ago and that was pretty good,

My old Topeak Wedge Aero fell apart at the seams.. have now switched to the Drybag which looks like it may last better (and keep things dry).

Topeak wedge here too, got a little one and a bigger one.

Can get 2 road tubes, SRAM CO2 thingy, 2 tyre levers, CB19 multi-tool, repair kit, bit of cash and car keys in the small one no worries. Very durable too

if you get the topeak get the velcro/buckle one.

I have a BBB tool bottle on my ‘crosser,loads better than a saddlebag.

I was foverever buying them!I can get loads of stuff in,totally waterproof and helps keep CoG low.It does however use a bottle cage.

I have a BBB tool bottle on my ‘crosser,loads better than a saddlebag.

What a great idea! Is it well made and secure? – wouldnt want it flying out with my keys in it

Lite day touring™ bag by rOcKeTdOgUk, on Flickr

Thanks for the recommendations guys!

The BBB tool bottle looks like a great solution, but it is at the expense of carrying a water bottle, which I don’t want to lose.

Looking at the bags you have suggested, I think I’ll be going for a waterproof bag, as It’ll have a phone in it. Either the Topeak Drybag, or an Ortlieb.

I have had Ortlieb ‘classic’ panniers on my commuter bike for a few years now, and I am well impressed by their quality and simple design.

Anybody tried the Ortlieb “Micro”??

What a great idea! Is it well made and secure? – wouldnt want it flying out with my keys in it

Never fell out yet!

Very well made,comes with a drawstring bag so nothing rattles and theres a hole made in the cap so you can tie it on if you wish!

great idea! can’t seem to find that particular model online though with the orange top that lets you secure it to the frame. Don’t suppose you have a link for it? or is it something you bought years ago?

The BBB tool bottle looks like a great solution, but it is at the expense of carrying a water bottle, which I don’t want to lose.

You might be able to find a saddle bag that’ll hold your water bottle.
🙂

Highjack… What frame is that please, Rocketdog?

This is the closeist i’ve found.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBB-Tools-Tubes-Tool-Can-Large-/310349358236?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D290432267790%252B290432267790%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3253934589092106480

I’ve got a small fizik saddle bag (you’d probably need a slightly bigger one) and IMO the clip system is so much better than a regular saddle bag. The actual bag it self is also far better than the Topeak one I had before.

Iain

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Highjack… What frame is that please, Rocketdog?

a Singular Swift

Not one of these…

Fine on the road bike, but didn’t last one lap of Cannock’s braking bumps.

Dunno if it’s of any use but I can get much a similar amount of stuff in my Camelbak Rogue – would rather have the weight on me than the bike.