Saddle Bags on Road Bikes: cool or uncool?

[Vetplant]

I concur, saddle bags are not cool or attractive.

 

But why worry about it? Road cycling kit is not flattering at all, only pros can make it look half decent.

 

So yes, Sagan riding with a saddle bag will probably make something which looks Cool suddenly uncool in a heartbeat.

 

But for me, and I assume most of us normal riders, riding without a saddle bag won't suddenly make me look Cool.

 

If I was worried about what other people think, I probably would have been a Hipster by now.

[Patchelicious]

I concur, saddle bags are not cool or attractive.

 

But why worry about it? Road cycling kit is not flattering at all, only pros can make it look half decent.

 

So yes, Sagan riding with a saddle bag will probably make something which looks Cool suddenly uncool in a heartbeat.

 

But for me, and I assume most of us normal riders, riding without a saddle bag won't suddenly make me look Cool.

 

If I was worried about what other people think, I probably would have been a Hipster by now.

 

Great post!

[ChrisF]

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[ChrisF]

Great post!

 

Hehehehe ....

[Vetplant]

Great post!

You Guys!

 

[Eddy Gordo]

Well with the saddlebag in place I can run 2 very bright rear lights. One on the bag and one lower down on the seat tube.

[Fat Boab]

Well with the saddlebag in place I can run 2 very bright rear lights. One on the bag and one lower down on the seat tube.

 

I'm sure Patch believes you could have a very bright rear light with a saddle bag.......petrol and a match?!

[W@nted]

I always run like this on my morning 30 km Spruit ride but from your list I seem to have left some stuff out.

 

 

From tomorrow I will additionally pack a small Camelbak to carry the excess.

Since when do they allow camping in the spruit?

[eddy]

Since when do they allow camping in the spruit?

 

 

I don't know. But when I was a laaitie we were warned about the camp guys at the Zoo lake toilets........

[eddy]

I don't know why everyone is so concerned about where I put my spare tube when the real issue is why I am carrying what appears to be a 265/65R17 spare tyre........

[DJR]

I don't know why everyone is so concerned about where I put my spare tube when the real issue is why I am carrying what appears to be a 265/65R17 spare tyre........

 

[Chris NewbyFraser]

Rode my gravel bike up Breedts(well, almost to the top) showing off my bike bag, camelbak, uv sleeves and sporting a helmet peak. Not a pretty picture on what is essentially a long chassis road bike, but functional!

I did get some odd looks from the mtb'rs.....

[Shebeen]

Cool

[Heel Drop]

So what you all say?

 

I know the fashionista's say saddle bags on MTB's are uncool, but on a road bike? 

ride your bike - who cares saddles no saddles - its about riding your bike any which way

Edited January 7, 2018 by Heel Drop

[bikebloke]

ride your bike - who cares saddles no saddles - its about riding your bike any which way

 

i think an actual saddle is mandatory   riding without one will be a bit uncomfortable

[Heel Drop]

i think an actual saddle is mandatory riding without one will be a bit uncomfortable

depends

 

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