Saddle bag

[Methodical]

Can anyone recommend a saddle bag sized enough to fit an inner tube, co2 catridge and 2 tire levers? I just need a small pack to fit those 3 items. I know I can put these items in my jersey, but I don't want too. I want to put them in a small saddle bag and reserve the jersey pockets for my wallet, phone, keys, snacks and energy items etc. I have one of the Fi'zi:k saddle. I looked at Fi'zi:k ICS saddle bag, but I was concerned about how they attach to the seat and that the clip could give way or brake from the mounting position. I researched the Fi'zi:k ICS saddle and my concerns were confirmed; it seemed that 1 of every 3 or 4 person (no scientific stats) reviewing these saddles had an issue with the saddle coming loose or the bag ripping from the rivets. I did a "saddle bag" search in this forum and the most current post was from '07, which seems old. So I am here since many of you have been riding for many, many years and have tried and tested many products, including saddle bags. I'd appreciate any help.

Thanks...Al

 

[alienator]

Check out the saddle bags at Topeak. They're well built and durable. They've got quite a few that fit your needs. I've been using one of their's for about 4 years without any issues, and the stuff I put in mine is: inner tube, 2-3 CO2 canisters and inflator, 2 tire levers, and sometimes keys, CC card, and drivers license.

 

[Methodical]

Thanks Alienator. I will check them out

 

[CAMPYBOB]

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10054_10551_1107117_-1_400101__400101

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10054_10551_1107191_-1_400101__400101

Simple. Secure. Good quality. Inexpensive.

 

[vspa]

specialized, they come in two different sizes, easily attached with velcro, by the way, i have two fiziks saddles and i use their back red led light, which you attach instead of the fizik saddle bag, in the same spot,

 

[danfoz]

I usually prefer carrying everything in the jersey but I have used a Cat-1 Mezo on occasion.

It's pretty robust but on the smaller side.

I've squeezed in: 1) one inner tube, 2) the tiny Park patch pre-glued kit (which work great on latex tubes), 3) two tire levers, 4) small multi-tool, 5) super-mini 5inch pump, 6) one CO2 cartrigde and holder. However there's not much room for anything else except a folded $20.

 

[Methodical]

Thanks everyone