Sepia Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 in bottlecagehttp://cdn.bicyclehero.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/h/shimano_pro_tool_box_500ml.jpgTried this but the lid kept on popping off. Had to use tape to hold it in place. Lost some tools when the lid did pop. These things are expensive for what they are worth.Dangle bag for me, always - swap between bikes.
rouxtjie Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 saddle bag..... landing on a bomb or levers must be painful and can cause injury... why risk it...nothing can possibly hurt more than handing in your man card, which you will have to do with a saddlebag
Hackster Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I've always used a saddle bag, but with DS frame design I had to get a second bottle on my bike. The dropper post meant that I no longer was able to use the seat post clamps for a 2nd bottle cage. I eventually found a workable solution. I reverted to a top tube bag for my spares, phone etc. i have a rather large one for stage races, and a smaller one for shorter rides. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075533.230415.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075547.987010.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075563.762060.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075577.986706.jpgDo you not have a problem with the top tube bag slipping sideways?
GLuvsMtb Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Do you not have a problem with the top tube bag slipping sideways?No, not really. The later carbon designs all have oversized top tubes and the shape of the bags (tapering to the back) means that even if it slips a few degrees, its not really noticed.
reteid Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 saddlebag.i don't like the weight of spares etc in my pockets.i keep gate remote and gels in pockets.
dee_biker Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I se one of these: Works like a charm and also looks cool:http://www.bike24.com/p246366.html
Tiaan Jordaan Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 In my back pockets, want to be able to just reach and use.
Plentipotential Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I use a saddle bag, that way I never forget to pack my pockets. Tube and multitool with quick links. Pump is fitted to the frame.
Patchelicious Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Races: bottle, tube taped to frame, spares in pocket,Tour: Camelbak with things and water in it, nothing in pockets.
SwissVan Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Pockets are for food n stuff that you use while riding and don't want to stop to utilize. Stuff you cannot use while riding, like Tools and spares belong in either a saddle bag, onboard storage thingy, water bottle thingy or the best option IMHO a camel pack camelback type of thingy. The trick is not to pack to much into it....
Nibali Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 in bottlecagehttp://cdn.bicyclehero.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/h/shimano_pro_tool_box_500ml.jpgTried this but the lid kept on popping off. Had to use tape to hold it in place. Lost some tools when the lid did pop. These things are expensive for what they are worth.Dangle bag for me, always - swap between bikes. I've never had that issue. Maybe try and pack less stuff in there? I have 1 tube (road), 2 tyre levers, bomb and nozzle in there. Pump goes next to it in my pocket (meaning I won't fall on it) and my multi-tool is in the cradle thingy you get with your SWAT kit.
MrJacques Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 The top tube bag looks better than the saddle bag, but doesn't a lot of sweat drip on it?
Pah Bear Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Mine would be totally soaked, so no top tube for me. Have a saddle bag and with some of the comments madfhe here, will agreee not to get tempted to shange to pockets. Just thinking about the use of that mukltitool I carry. To leave or not to leave?
DirtyFrank Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I've always used a saddle bag, but with DS frame design I had to get a second bottle on my bike. The dropper post meant that I no longer was able to use the seat post clamps for a 2nd bottle cage. I eventually found a workable solution. I reverted to a top tube bag for my spares, phone etc. i have a rather large one for stage races, and a smaller one for shorter rides. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075533.230415.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075547.987010.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075563.762060.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440075577.986706.jpgNot so sure that I like the extra weight here, further back and centered is beter in my opininion but the dropper post does make things complicated.
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