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08-30-2012, 07:24 AM #1yelgatgab
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Saddle Bags
Been doing a lot of quick work rides lately. No need to carry a camelbak, but it would be nice to have some tools and a place to put my wallet.
I used saddle bags a long time ago, and remember them being loud and annoying, particularly since they collected pounds of mud. Not much mud here, so that's probably not a concern.
Any opinions on these things, or alternatives? Got some brand recommendations?Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-30-2012, 08:09 AM #2
you looking for something behind the seat? or inside the frame of the bike?
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08-30-2012, 08:25 AM #3yelgatgab
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Behind the seat, I figure.
Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-30-2012, 08:51 AM #4
I have a medium Lenzye Caddy on my SS that I like. Have a mini tool, 29er tube, CO2 pump, and levers. It all fits, but it's jammed in there. Had on of those Pedro ones that are made out of old tubes for a while, but the rubber dry rotted and I lost some things, then I had a Fox one and the strap came off. Have a year on the Lenzye and so far so good.
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08-30-2012, 10:52 AM #5
Once every blue moon I would get side tracked in conversation or checking the bike and forget to close the zipper. Ended up losing everything twice and said no more. I will wear the little backpack. Even if I forget to close the pack nothing comes out as things settle to the bottom. May not happen to you but keep that in mind.
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08-30-2012, 12:17 PM #6yelgatgab
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The Micro Caddy looks pretty pimp. No seatpost strap, and fits between the rails.
r.t, 99% chance I'll leave it open, but it's worth not dealing with a pack (the first time, at least).Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-30-2012, 12:34 PM #7
Check performance bike.
They've got to have a nice cheap fanny pack/saddle bag combo somewhere. Might come with a sock and sandal package as well but you could use those too.Besides the comet that killed the dinosaurs nothing has destroyed a species faster than entitled white people.-ajp
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08-30-2012, 12:41 PM #8
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08-30-2012, 12:44 PM #9
Can also go the non-bike specific route. Tool pouch thingy that came as a three part set. Room enough I can still stick my keys/cash/cards in there. I like these, because they can get strapped near anywhere on the bike if you've got an out of the way spot.
The bag under the seat, the tube/pump combo under the DT, just in front of the BB. Fits on all three rides, no problems losing them or nailing on rocks/logs yet. My bash still sticks out a fair bit below.
Otherwise, if wearing a roadie fag jersey, they can go in there. One bottle cage on each bike for a large bottle, a small one goes into a jersey back pocket, and still leaves one free for phone/tunes/beer/munchie. In even the most hot and humid rides out here, that's good for about two hours. Anything longer and I either have to loop back to the car and fill bottle or just wear the pack anyhow.Florence Nightingale's Stormtrooper
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08-30-2012, 12:52 PM #10Registered User
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Your new set-up is looking pimp with that saddle bag.
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08-30-2012, 01:17 PM #11
Krispy has taken to wearing fanny packs this year on his 29er. No, I'm not kidding.
I'm so hardcore, I'm gnarcore.
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08-30-2012, 01:21 PM #12yelgatgab
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New setup? That was taken before I added the front and rear paniers and the map mount on the bars.
Comedians feel free to offer up alternatives.Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-30-2012, 01:36 PM #13
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08-30-2012, 02:02 PM #14Registered User
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08-30-2012, 02:12 PM #15
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08-30-2012, 02:34 PM #16
btags
I have actually 3 set ups. I only use one on campus U of U.
this one
. one even is insulated like a cooler....you can carry cold beer!!!
However they are quite overkill for what you are talking about carrying. Tube - CO2 - tire levers etc.
I was about to bring the trunk one down to the SLC bike collective today but I'll hold off until you figure it out.
Peace CAT
they're your's if you one either of them. I am in cottonwood Heights.
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08-30-2012, 02:56 PM #17
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08-30-2012, 04:16 PM #18
As in total immolation.
Thanks krispy.
thanks a lot.Besides the comet that killed the dinosaurs nothing has destroyed a species faster than entitled white people.-ajp
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08-31-2012, 11:28 AM #19
i used to ride with a camelback for every ride.
now i ride with a medium sized saddle bag that has a tube, two CO2 cartridges, tire lever, chain tool, a SRAM gold link and even a small (tiny) roadie style rain jacket. I ride in jerseys that have rear pockets where I put a snack and arm warmers. My bike carries two water bottles. If i start off hydrated I can do a 3 hour ride with this settup.
Last weekend we did a big epic (downtown durango to Telluride) and I wore my camelback. fuck that thing. after riding without anything on your back you get pretty used to it. it makes getting ready for rides so much easier...I just fill a water bottle or two and i'm out the door.
disclaimer: i'm a big faggy xc rider. and I live in Durango where stuffed jersey pockets are totally chic. Camelbacks are soooo 2009.
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08-31-2012, 11:46 AM #20
Maybe I'm old school 2009, but I'd much rather wear a lightweight pack (Deuter Race) than load my bike and jersey up with all that shit. Besides, most Am bikes don't even have water bottle mounts anymore. When I do a quick hour-long ride from my house (mostly dirt roads and wider trails), I just take a water bottle and a phone.
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