evening guys
looking to get a seat pack or bag whatever there called hese days for the hardtail just for the usual holding of multitool tube etc
anyone got any recommendations please
cheers
I use ones's you can get from Lidl for 3 quid every now and again. They come with (poor quality) multi tool, Tyre boot and a rag.The multi tool is rubbish but the rest is just what you pay 3 times as much for in a bike shop. They dont always have them in so keep you're eyes out for them.
I use a Topeak bag which has survived many a tumble. [url= http://www.noahsark.co.uk/topeak-qr-small-wedge-p-27.html ]http://www.noahsark.co.uk/topeak-qr-small-wedge-p-27.html[/url] It click to the saddle I have without and need for the clips which saves wieght... if you have the right saddle.
We use [URL= http://www.arkel-od.com/panniers/seat_bag/overview.asp?fl=1&site= ]Arkel[/URL] seat bags. They're waterproof and have been pretty robust used on both mtb and road bikes for the last 2 years.
I use Topeak as well but broke the quick cleat on the bag in a crash - that said Topeak replaced it free of charge without question. The zips have quite small teeth so could be tougher so worth keeping them clean. I didn't and learnt my lesson.
The arkels look like a very good design though.
I use an Ortlieb one, it's more of a box than a bag but it's pretty good- it's not immersion proof like their bags but for all biking purposes it's waterproof. Being a box, it's slightly harder to cram stuff into it though. Still, it's been very good.
Lidl one here as well - it's pretty decent.
Pedros do one made from old innertubes that's working well for me.
Topeak here as well.
Also managed to break the clip (on the bag itself) after a crash, had to pay about a fiver for a new one.
Ordered a couple of spare saddle mounts to allow me to swap the pack between bikes, but the standard mount won't fit on a Brooks B17 narrow, so now have a spare.
Also have tried the Lidl one - no loop to fit a light and fiddly strap - wobbles about a bit as well, which I can't feel from the saddle but apparantly looks amusing from behind.
On my second Lidl one, managed to wear through the first with a Race Face Deus XC seat post in about a thousand miles.
If starting from scratch, would probably get a clipless Topeak wedgie pack or one from Edinburgh Bike Co-Op, which look fine and are very cheap.
I use the Topeak with the buckles (not the slide bracket).
Also there are copies for other brands that are cheaper so Google!
