Saddle Bag - MTB

[BarHugger]

 

 

Wow how far away from civilization are you when you cycle?

 

Wrong question......seriaaaasly?!?!.........it is how you finish your ride (race) and what you did during it.........spread the goodwill and fun. ;-)

[rouxtjie]

The solution here is to not keep individual tools in your pockets. All tools in a bag (or ziplock) and then in your pocket.

That....works great. no mess no fuss

[Carmichael]

Wrong question......seriaaaasly?!?!.........it is how you finish your ride (race) and what you did during it.........spread the goodwill and fun. ;-)

 

Haha ok cool.. Isn't your back sore after a ride?

[BarHugger]

 

 

Spare hanger, duct tape, spare brake pads, toilet paper? There's always one more thing to get isn't there.

 

Hanger - enough tools to convert to semi-SS.......and the ride goes on.

 

Duct tape - checked (piece around tire lever).......and the ride goes on.

 

Toilet paper - used during last Sondela race, buddy had a quick and loose tummy......talk about maintaing following distance ;-)

Edited July 25, 2014 by BarHugger

[igknot]

That....works great. no mess no fuss

I have titanium in and scar tissue on my back. I dont like anything on my back.

[Rotiringer]

Didn't realize street cred was more important than utility.

Edited July 25, 2014 by Rotiringer

[BarHugger]

 

 

Haha ok cool.. Isn't your back sore after a ride?

 

Nada........also makes for a nice head cushion when relaxing in the shade......

[jcza]

+1.......my scrotiem appendix makes me look like a complete d1ck.......and Mother Teresa when I stop to help.......

 

(piktha for proof)

 

.......bike however looks lean and mean.......opposite to rider.....

You need more gels

[DieVlieg]

Best option, can put in a bottle holder on seat post or on frame, no rattle if things packed in properly and no loosing anything as there is no zip to come loose

 

http://twowheeledtales.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/pro-storage-bottle-buy-online-chainreactioncycles-com.jpg

 

Lost the lid in the first 500m gravel road. I'll rather convert a water bottle than ever trying that junk.

[American Flyers]

Lost the lid in the first 500m gravel road. I'll rather convert a water bottle than ever trying that junk.

It happened to me as well, so I use duct tape to cover the lid and I never lost it again....

[zappa]

I like this. Simply I velcro tie?

 

Yip, very strong Velcro Band, made by Back country in Seattle. Doesn't budge or chafe tube. Simple and quick. Never had issues with stones or punctures.

[BarHugger]

 

You need more gels

 

...don't use gels, only Windmill Sherry with a tot of HTFU.........gels are part of the emergency kit.......call me Riempies, nephew of Rambo.

[shaper]

It happened to me as well, so I use duct tape to cover the lid and I never lost it again....

Also duct tape it to keep from loosing the lid. I also have a BBB one which is much better with regard to the lid

[RockCoach]

Saddlebags are just not #Enduro.

They generally don't work if you have a dropper post.

You often need more than one can carry.

Makes your bike handle like ship.

Usually noisy.

You can loose tools.

Looks noobish.

 

Even when I started racing twenty something years ago they were laughed at. Extra mass under the saddle doesn't help if you're a sprinter either.

[scotty]

I'm waiting for the 1st scientific review to be done regards riding with or without a saddlebag and does having one as opposed to keeping in your shirt pocket or WB type make you faster or slower,

[BarHugger]

........mmmmmm........brainfartstorm......what if the saddle companies develop a saddle base (obviously carbon) that can act as storage space, with a fliptop upper sadle construction for the gluteus maximus......

 

.....almost like that storage units with scooters.......just smaller, lighter, water resistant, dustproof, more aerodynamic, rear light unit included construction.........combined with a BSS marketing program.

Edited July 25, 2014 by BarHugger