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Post by kconner on Mar 15, 2012 18:10:29 GMT -5
I'm on my second Topeak seat bag that I use for tool storage. The first one disintegrated, so I bought another one, thinking that maybe it was a bad bag. Evidently, it's a bad design, because the current one is doing exactly the same thing as the first one and it's only a couple of months old (as was the first one): The seam is coming apart, as is the strap that holds it to the rails. And I can't sew I've tried pretty much every seat bag that every LBS has in stock, and they've either been taken back because I don't like them for some reason or another, or they've been destroyed. Does anybody have any suggestions? I need something to carry a basic tool kit: tire levers, chain tool, tube and CO2 pump, along with some small odds n' ends. I like to take tools with me on every ride, but don't always take a Camelbak, especially if it's a short ride, therefore I've always relied on a seat bag, but I'm willing to try something different. Thoughts, opinions, suggestions?
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Post by wala on Mar 15, 2012 20:07:47 GMT -5
I've been riding lately with a water bottle, a bare tube velcro strapped to the seat rails, and the same tools as you in a small zipper pouch in my jersey pocket.
I'm enjoying not having the camelbak, but will probably need more water as the heat index rises.
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Post by wooglin on Mar 15, 2012 22:16:15 GMT -5
Get a bigger bag so its not stuffed to the gills. Or carry less crap.
Or buy a jersey with pockets.
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Post by brianW on Mar 16, 2012 5:09:14 GMT -5
I have seen tool storage bottles.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Mar 16, 2012 5:46:03 GMT -5
The first company to make a bag that lasts will make a fortune. Here's my previous bag: I've got a Topeak bag now, had it for a pretty long time actually, 9 months or so? It's still going strong, no signs of wear. I keep a 29er tube, CO2, multitool, derailleur hanger, and quick link in it. Did you keep yours tight up against the rails? I see people riding all the time with their bag hanging pretty loosely, I always figured that couldn't be good for them. I keep mine as tight against the rails as I can pretty much. I agree with wooglin, maybe you need a bigger bag so it's less stuffed.
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Post by kconner on Mar 16, 2012 10:03:25 GMT -5
I've got a Topeak bag now, had it for a pretty long time actually, 9 months or so? It's still going strong, no signs of wear. I keep a 29er tube, CO2, multitool, derailleur hanger, and quick link in it. Did you keep yours tight up against the rails? I see people riding all the time with their bag hanging pretty loosely, I always figured that couldn't be good for them. I keep mine as tight against the rails as I can pretty much. I agree with wooglin, maybe you need a bigger bag so it's less stuffed. While my bag is full, I wouldn't say it's overstuffed....I can shake the bag and hear things rattling/moving around inside. I do have it as snug against the rails as possible, but there is still some play, which I actually believe is the flaw with this bag....the play allows it to bounce around, causing the seam to split. This bag has 2 straps, the top strap goes through the rails and clips into the bottom strap, which goes under the bag. Shortening the upper strap would really lengthen the life of this bag I think. I've never seen one, but I wonder if something with a hard case would work....maybe some kind of heavy duty plastic or lightweight metal?
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Post by wooglin on Mar 16, 2012 11:05:04 GMT -5
Nine months? I've got bags that are 5 years old. Tube, one tire iron (for other peoples tires, not mine), and a boot/dollar bill. Everything else goes in my pockets. Y'all are doing something wrong.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Mar 16, 2012 11:45:05 GMT -5
Nine months? I've got bags that are 5 years old. Tube, one tire iron (for other peoples tires, not mine), and a boot/dollar bill. Everything else goes in my pockets. Y'all are doing something wrong. You just don't ride enough ;D kconner: here's the bag I'm using, it has two straps, one for each saddle rail: www.topeak.com/products/Bags/AeroWedgePack_small_Velcro
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Post by kconner on Mar 16, 2012 14:42:14 GMT -5
I wonder how the "QuickClick" feature works on the Topeak bags. It appears to hold the bag closer to the saddle, therefore limiting movement. If I give the Topeaks another try, I'll probably drop down a size to minimize movement of the contents.
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