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I’m in the market for a simple, durable seatpost bag – anyone have a favorite brand/model?
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Topeak Pro Pack-Small
http://www.rei.com/product/751362/topeak-pro-pack-smallThis is relativly small but it is durable and I am very happy with it. It is rigid and has never once fallen off. The clip attaches to the rails of the saddle. Screw it on with an allen wrench and the "bag" snaps right on. The larger models have a velcro band to go around the seatpost. You may want to bring your saddle if this product interests you to make sure the attachements will fit. I have a Selle San Marco saddle and it barely fit the rails. If I had to rate this product I would give it a 5 star out of 5 stars and have had it for over 2 years now.
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Topeak Wedge Dry Bag
http://www.rei.com/product/832715/topea … ack-mediumNot to follow of of the last post, but I knew they had it on REI as well. This made sense for the MTB because it’s waterproof. just my .02, but there it is.
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Thanks for the recs, looks like the Topeak bags are pretty solid.
uekiya, how much are you able to fit in the Pro Pack (Small)? Ideally I’d like to fit a tube and mini tool and maybe even my Topeak Race Rocket mini pump (it’s small).
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"jaredmcvay" wrote
Topeak Wedge Dry Bag
http://www.rei.com/product/832715/topea … ack-mediumNot to follow of of the last post, but I knew they had it on REI as well. This made sense for the MTB because it’s waterproof. just my .02, but there it is.
Not sure I’d care for a ‘waterproof’ bag. I imagine it works great, till it gets a hole, which it will. Then it’ll fill with water, and stay full. Besides, I don’t carry anything I’m worried about getting wet.
I’ve been using a Topeak Aero Wedge, size small. It’s holding up well, no signs of wear after about 9months of use so far. It did open unexpectedly once, at Fools Gold, and empty itself while I was riding. Not sure why it did that, but it hasn’t since then.
In mine I carry a 29er tube, CO2, multitool (pretty big one, has a chaintool on it), chain quick link, and a spare derailleur hanger. It’s all a tight fit, but not super tight, and nothing rattles around making noise. I like that I can really snug it up under the seat, and it doesn’t sway to and fro. They have bigger ones if you want more capacity.
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Yeah, I may need to start packing CO2 to save space. Mini pumps are not so mini. 😀
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"trek7k" wrote
Yeah, I may need to start packing CO2 to save space. Mini pumps are not so mini. 😀
For most local rides, anything short enough to do without a camelbak, I just carry the CO2. For bigger days with the pack, I carry a pump too. CO2’s don’t always work…especially at the top of the final descent at the Snake, when you discover a slow leak that CaffeLatex wont seal (’cause it SUCKS!) and the CO2 head is missing an o-ring, so as soon as you puncture the cartridge it spews everywhere.
But, with tubeless tires, and Stans, flats are a very very rare occurance for me.
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I once had a Topeak, but lost it on a ride. You have to pay attention, to the screw, that connect the bag with the clip. I didn’t… 😠
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Topeak are pretty nice, and I think you’ll need a medium to fit a 29er tube.
If you have a Fizik saddle, check out the matching saddle bags that have the ICS clip system.
I’m getting this one
I believe my LBS carries them. I plan to check when I stop by to pick up a water bottle cage.
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Trek7k…I carry a tube, CO2, multi-tool. I am not sure how big your mini-pump is. I would just bring your stuff to where you are going to buy it (unless you are buying on line of course). I will say I was initially concerned that the clip would not hold on the trails but it has not been a problem. I ride a hard tail and with all the bumps it takes I am still confident enough to put in my cell phone in it without fear of it coming off. I know another post said they lost theirs but like anything on a bike…make sure that screw stays tight. Mine has never loosened up at all. This is also water proof and it cleans relativly easier than I expected. I rode the left loop twice and right loop once at Tsali on Sunday and it was covered in mud and did clean up nice.
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I have one from schwinn i picked up on sale for $4..works great.
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"trek7k" wrote
Thanks for the recs, looks like the Topeak bags are pretty solid.
uekiya, how much are you able to fit in the Pro Pack (Small)? Ideally I’d like to fit a tube and mini tool and maybe even my Topeak Race Rocket mini pump (it’s small).
trek7k, I was recently looking for a seat bag / mini pump combination that would allow the pump to fit inside the bag. In the end, I bought a Topeak Aero Wedge (medium) & a Lezyne HV Drive. The Race Rocket was in my consideration too, but the Lezyne was available & cheaper at my LBS.
The HV fitted snugly in the bag with 1×26" tube, mini tool, levers & key pouch. Though it touches the zip line, I was able to zip up easily without stretching the zip. This is without expanding the bag via its additional zipper yet 😃
So yeah, the Race Rocket should have no problem fitting in.
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Trek,
What seatpost bag did you decide on out of curiosity and how do you like it?
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I ended up going with a Louis Garneau PR060 (similar to this), mainly because the shop I was at didn’t carry Topeak. I’ve only used it once so far – on a road ride – and it worked out ok. The bag attaches to the seat rails using velcro straps like most bags but uses a weird bungee thing to stabilize the pack to the seatpost. When I installed it I didn’t have a lot of confidence the bungee would hold but it did – hopefully it works just as well on the MTB.
The thing I like about this pack is it’s huge – in fact it’s expandable and even without expanding I was able to fit my mini pump, 29er tube, minitool, and an energy bar no problem. Could probably get a second 29er tube in there if I expand the pack.
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"trek7k" wrote
The thing I like about this pack is it’s huge – in fact it’s expandable and even without expanding I was able to fit my mini pump, 29er tube, minitool, and an energy bar no problem. Could probably get a second 29er tube in there if I expand the pack.
Pic?
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I haven’t had a chance to take a pic but it looks almost identical to the one I linked to on LG’s website.
Edit: the official capacity is 1 liter / 61 cubic inches.
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"trek7k" wrote
Edit: the official capacity is 1 liter / 61 cubic inches.
Wow, nice!
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I’ve got one of these you can borrow when you really want to do some seat bag hauling.
Fits up to 14L.
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Whoa, that’s a beast! A bit of overkill for my training/racing but I could definitely see that coming in handy for a multi-day trip.
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I could not find a saddle bag that worked or liked. So I designed the Behold.
King Cage Kargo Cage MTN bag size.
http://www.kingcage.com
http://www.tallacdesign.comIt fits everything you need for a flat plus it does not come open or tear up your shorts.
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"GoldenGoose" wrote
I’ve got one of these you can borrow when you really want to do some seat bag hauling.
Fits up to 14L.
here ya go! my bike packing set-up! no need for small saddle bag!
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