bicycle and bike saddle bags

Bicycle saddle bags have the convenience of allowing you to carry items without having to worrying about fitting pannier racks and panniers to you bicycle. The majority of people use cycling saddle bags to carry a small selection of tools and puncture repair kits. These are contained in the small saddle bag, and as the name suggest fits snuggly under the saddle.

Well designed saddle bags are constructed in such away to avoid being knocked by your legs or backside when cycling. As they are tucked away behind the saddle post the drag from them are minimal.

When you start investigating into saddlebags you soon discover there are numerous different types, designs, sizes and colours. Large ones are able to fit in a rain cycling top, spare tube, even some food whilst smaller ones at most fit some tyre levers, co2 bicycle pump and puncture repair kit. Some designs even have zips which allow you to expand the size when needed.

On many occasion my saddle bag with tools and puncture repair kit have saved me from a long walk home.

As you can see, this is one of the larger seat bags available to buy. It is also possible to attach this bag to your handle bars. It is a cost effective saddle bag ideal for carrying everyday items such as Ipod, phone, snacks.

Brooks are well known in the cycle industry of providing long lasting quality products.The design of this saddle holdall was first manufactured in the 50's to cater for the growing need of cyclists to transport books, maps, cameras. The Glenbrook, which is larger, also features 2 side pockets. Made of faux black leather like the original models, the leather trimmings from Europe are vegetable tanned. These sympathetically reproduced, most stylish of designs, are suitable for both the tourers and the collectors, wishing to complement their vintage ride.

If you do not already have a mini repair kit, then this saddle bag is for you. Contained within are, tire levers, min light set, small pump, mutlitool and not forgetting a patch kit for those unexpected punctures.

Topeak are a well know brand of bicycle accessory supplier, as you can see from the picture the Topeak Aero Wedge Pack DX bicycle seat pack fits snugly and securely under the saddle. The well through out design has separate internal compartments to avoid any accidents between your tools and spare inner tube. Now for the technical part, it is made of tough 1,000-denier nylon, has a 3M reflective strip, a DuPont Teflon coating, and a RedLite clip. The Aero Wedge Pack DX measures 7.5 by 3.7 by 3.9 inches (W x H x D), offers a capacity of 33 cubic inches, and weighs 0.33 pounds.