Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => The Knowledge => Topic started by: Sergeant Pluck on 10 April, 2008, 08:25:40 pm
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Right, I have a mid size Topeak saddle pack, the type with the quick-release bracket on the saddle. I've just broken the 3rd one in a month; this one lasted about 3 short rides. I don't have that much weight in it. Each time it's the same: a bump just breaks the retaining edges off the bag part of the clip.
What is a good alternative, suitable for Brooks. I guess I'm looking at velcro straps this time.
Topeak again, except with straps?
(Edit: mind you, the first Topeak of the 3 lasted for years. Both the cheese-bracket ones were bought in the last few weeks)
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I've just swapped my Topeak for one of these (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360029055&N=dhb%20Elsted%20Saddle%20Bag)
Very similar but has straps with klik fasteners, rather than a clip. Nicely made, reflective and a decent price.
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Thanks Aidan. Looks the job but I don't think I can get one in time for my trip on Sunday - are dhb Wiggle-only? Is the fitting for the light horizontal across bag?
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Carradice Prima? (http://www.carradice.co.uk/sqr-saddlepacks/index.html)
I think I mean Twist...
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Too big methinks Clarion.
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Hence my amendment. Sorry....
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I have an Altura one with a Klickfix fastener. It's lasted me for years, probably about 5 or 6, and has seen action on both the road and mountain bike.
edit: it's a Trail Expanding. You can also get a non-expanding version. I don't think you'll have the same problem with the clip breaking on these. Being Altura you should be able to get one in any LBS!
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No light fitting.
I'm just being difficult now, aren't I? ;D
Thanks Clarion, didn't know they did those.
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Hadn't noticed that. Bit silly not having their ubiquitous light loop, if you ask me.
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Thanks Aidan. Looks the job but I don't think I can get one in time for my trip on Sunday - are dhb Wiggle-only? Is the fitting for the light horizontal across bag?
There is a horizonal strap for attaching a light just below the reflective bit with DHB on. If you look closely at the picture you can just make it out.
I also have an old Dirt MOnkey branded one which is similar, which has velcro straps and a light fitting which I got from Halfords a few years ago.
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No light fitting.
I'm just being difficult now, aren't I? ;D
Thanks Clarion, didn't know they did those.
Mine has a light fitting and so does the one on Wiggle!
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The Topeak bags with straps are pretty good - I've got this (http://www.topeak.com/products/detail/40) one. Doesn't wobble, works with Brooks saddles, takes tools, puncture kit and a spare tube, and has a strap for a light.
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Thanks all. As I needed some other bits and bobs, for which chainreaction had the best prices, I ordered a Lezyne saddle pack (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24783) for a bit of a change, plus it has compartments, :P, which I like.
Oddly, the small Topeak pack has an inside compartment but the medium doesn't.
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The s-caddy version was reviewed in Cycling weakly recently. Seemed to get a good review. they seemed to like the compartments too. ;D
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Thanks all. As I needed some other bits and bobs, for which chainreaction had the best prices, I ordered a Lezyne saddle pack (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24783) for a bit of a change, plus it has compartments, :P, which I like.
It looks nice - and you can get it in grey & black!
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;)
That's what I ordered.
It's here now, seems excellent. Sizing is smaller than the Topeak equivalent - the large is about the same volume as the Topeak medium.
Well made. Internal compartments for tyre levers and bits and bobs. The tube side compartment is too small for a MTB tube but it's useful for other things. Underside compartment is a useful size and also has internal sleeve for multitool.
My only minor criticism is the very narrow and thin band at the back for a light - too thin to retain a Smart clip and will not hold light in fixed position. May well be different for other makes of light. Easily fettled with a piece of inner tube.
It's narrow and deep, fitting closely and securely under a Brooks.
A perfect YACF grey too.