Behind-the-seat bottle cages and a saddle bag

[siume99]

I just bought the Minoura SBH-300 twin bottle cage holder that mounts under the saddle. Convenient place for water, but where does my saddle bag go? Does anyone know of a product or technique that would also allow me to carry the essentials for bike issues (spare tire, pump or CO2, multi-tool). I’d still like to use my Binto box for snacks, maps, etc.

To further my predicament, my triathlon bike has a 2.5”x1” aero seat tube. Most seat bags accommodate ~1 inch diameter seat tubes. Before the bottle cage issue, I used a pump strap as an extension with my bag. While function must be met first, pleasing aesthetics wouldn’t hurt either.

All ideas are appreciated.

[mimitabby]

well, you already have the Binto box which is what i would have suggested; they also make bags that go in front, like between the saddle bars.
I'm not sure that works with a tri bike.
Sorry, not much help. (take the bottle bag back and get a camelbak?)

[Veronica]

http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/insideframebag.html

Could you use something like this?

V.

[Triskeliongirl]

There is always your jersey pockets (actually that is what my husband does, he goes super light, no seat bag at all even though he has room). Jannd also makes a product like the one veronica describes that is secured with just velcro. But, why do you need this strange set- up for water? Aren't the 2 normal cages on your bike, with large bottles, adequate?

[snapdragen]

He's got a tri bike - maybe it can't take regular bottle cages.

[siume99]

There is always your jersey pockets (actually that is what my husband does, he goes super light, no seat bag at all even though he has room). Jannd also makes a product like the one veronica describes that is secured with just velcro. But, why do you need this strange set- up for water? Aren't the 2 normal cages on your bike, with large bottles, adequate?

Triskeliongirl, That's one of the drawbacks to my Orbea...it was designed for only one cage. I've used my jersey pockets (I've also used a Camelbak mimitabby). I've been known to be in a hurry and forget to stuff the pockets or bring my camelbak. Fortunately, the walks haven't been that long yet. Not every trip requires a lot of water. But every trip should have tools. If it's on the bike, I won't forget.

Veronica, I like that idea. I'll have to see if I have wheel clearance for velcro.

[SouthernBelle]

It looks like there is a fair amount of space under the bottles. Could you use the straps that normally go around the rails of the saddle and thread them through the bottom of the cage holder? then still wrap the end velcro strap around the post?? Hard to tell what the bottom of the bottle cages look like or how much weight they would bear. You could even add extra length to the rail straps run them trough the rail, then secure then to the cage to stop any annoying swinging.

HTH

[Triskeliongirl]

I've used my jersey pockets (I've also used a Camelbak mimitabby). I've been known to be in a hurry and forget to stuff the pockets or bring my camelbak. Fortunately, the walks haven't been that long yet. Not every trip requires a lot of water. But every trip should have tools. If it's on the bike, I won't forget. .

Well, then you could use the bento box for your flat kit, and jersey pockets for food. That is how I carry my food and its fine. Pretty bike though!

[Kimmyt]

Siume,

I have a compact-frame lower end tribike that I use. I'm a small person, so I the frame doesn't have neough room to fit two water bottle cages. I've got one installed in the usual place, but for long hot rides I attached a behind-the-seat bottle holder like you. And like you, I had to find a new place to put my saddlebag.

I have a small bag, long and narrow, but I can still fit (with some fiddling) a patch kit, spare tube, tool, a couple bucks, two tire prys, and my keys. I moved it from under the saddle to the inner frame of my bike. The bag attaches to the top tube, by the saddle, and another velcro holds it to the seat tube. This works pretty well for me and b/c the bag is rather narrow, it doesn't stick out at all. I don't think this would work for some bags that are wider.

Let me know if you have any questions, I can try and find a pic of the type of bag I have.

[GLC1968]

I finally remembered to check mine and while I can't seem to find a pic online, its kind of like this one:


This is a bad angle of the gasket attachment because from the other side, you can see how it's got multiple hooks on which to attach the 'gasket' and this gives you a more customized fit. It's stretchy, too...

The one I had opened at the back like a regular wedge, but this one looks like it might even work better with the bottles behind it.

I bought mine (also Avenir like the photo) at D1ck's Sporting Goods about 3 years ago for all of $9.99. Sorry that I can't be of more help!