Behind-the-seat bottle cages and a saddle bag

[Bluetree]

Siume, I can fit this much into one cage rocket. The only thing I'd advise it so make sure there'e no extra 'air space' around the metallic contents (i.e. cell phone next to steel tools) because they might rattle together if you ride over a bump, which can get annoying. After I put my tools in, I just stuff it tight with kleenex (which can also come in handy for wiping grease off your fingers) to keep it from rattling.

And, as I mentioned before, if the rocket isn't snug within the cage and rattles, a sock covering the bottom portion will do the trick.

[silver]

It looks like DebW's homemade seatbag would be the perfect thing for you. Maybe you could talk her into marketing it.


http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=12381

[Triskeliongirl]

Check this out, it was what inspired Deb's design but if you don't sew........
http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/baggage_racks/20003.html


Another idea are the topeak wedge bags. They come in 2 types, and the style that has straps rather than clicking onto a bracket are shaped so they go more down than back. I have the large one and its back is shorter than the rear of my seat, a smaller one may be better, but they do give the dimensions so you could take some measurements.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...7502&c=7179159

[siume99]

Bluetree, that's more than I thought could fit in there. I'm liking the wrapping ideas too. Great way to wipe your hands clean after messing with the chain or tire. I go from no ideas (other than hanging my current bag upside down along my seat post) to many ideas.

[Veronica]

I tried the burrito wrap. It didn't work very well for me. Not a good wrapper I guess. But a couple of the guys at Rivendell really like it.

V.

[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!