whilst I follow The Rules for the road bike and use my Jersey Pockets I quite fancy a seatpack for the cross bike, as an alternative to backpack. Ideally space for small mini pump, tubes, multitool. Phone and stuff can still go in pockets
I've been thinking of something similar for my prospective CdF purchase, and I'm thinking [url= http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/accessories/bags-racks/seat-packs/topeak-aero-wedge-bag-2-tubes-tyre-levers.html ]Topeak aero wedge[/url]. It's going to be a commuter as well as Dad-bike/cross/tourer.
Some rules are there to be broken .
Therefore I use the topeak aero small mentioned above on my non racing cx. 🙂
I have two tubes , two gas cylinder thingies , small tool & emergency patches in it .
It's ugly , but effective . Wears on the seat post though ....maybe tape it up first .
At this time of year I prefer something a bit roomier - usually to carry a Montane Prism jacket or a foil blanket. The Ortlieb waterproof bags do me well enough. Mind you, I also prefer a frame-fit pump so I ignore The Rules.
Any bag with a cinch-strap that wraps around both bag and the rails. I hate rattly seat packs.. )
on a similar sort of bike (at least in general purpose use) I've found something like the Revelate / Epic Tangle bag really useful -- long enough to stuff a decent (M'tain Morph) pump, tube, tools, phone, small jacket / gilet, most necessities for a 2 - 3 hour blast really.
any weight is noticeable obviously, but I like that the weight is carried within the frame triangle.
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Tanglebags are good, Alpkit have a cool new one with a daisy-chain strap attachment that means this bag fits my MTB, road and CX bikes. Can double-up so 2 bags share straps.
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Jameso - that looks spot on, thanks
Scott seat packs are small and discrete and easy to fit and remove with a W clip that hangs on the seat rails.
James liking that Alpkit "cool new one". Which model is it please? 🙂
Andy, not sure of the name or what their plans are for it, was just an idea discussed that they sent me some trial models of, with gas tanks to match using the same system.
Topeak ProPackfor no seat post rub. Won't fit as pump in there though - that's what a frame mount is for 😉
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It is also worth checking out [url= http://www.beerbabe.co.uk/ourshop/cat_785755-Bike-Packs.html ]Beer Babe[/url]
Great packs, recycled material, good price 🙂
Plus she will customize them for you if you ask nicely.
What about BeerBabes Mini Tool Roll originally designed to do what you want but fit in a cycle jersey pocket 😆
http://www.beerbabe.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2840540-Mini-Tool-Roll.html
Another vote for Topeak Aero Wedge. I have the micro for quick-ish jaunts on my CX: tube, multitool, patches and quick-link (pump on the frame).
Lezyne micro caddy, new ones are more robust that the older ones:
[url= http://www.lezyne.com/en/products/organizers/caddys#!micro-caddy-s-m ]micro caddy[/url]
use one on my croix, has tube, microtool, puncture repair/tubeless kit with scissors/tyre boot, etc.
Much the neatest.
The Scott W clip is the most robust and is quick to dismount:
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+1 for beerbabe
bespoke bag Sir?
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