No Seat Bag

[xeney]

I have that Topeak bag with the clamp and I love it. It comes in three sizes, I think, so you can just choose how big you need it to be. Mine is pretty big, because I hate carrying stuff in a jersey pocket. It also has a little elastic for holding a tiny hand pump, which is handy.

My husband used to use this teeny little wedge bag and stuff everything in his jersey pockets, but then I loaned him a Planet Bike wedge bag that was too big for my needs, and although he only reluctantly accepted it because he had a longer than usual ride planned, it hasn't been off his bike since. It really sucks to break down and get stuck without something you need.

I've never had a thigh rub problem with any wedge bag so can't help you there.

[Crankin]

I have a smallish, but not tiny seat bag that velcros on; it was hard to find a bag that fit the geometry of my bike. I used to have the Topeak bag that clicks in on my old bike. I loved that. I also have the holder thing that goes in a bottle cage. I use it when I am going on long rides/tours and have a Camelbak on, so i usually just have one bottle full of energy drink. It's just added space. Very Freddidsh. I bought it at REI.

[Starfish]

If you're not into zip lock bags, what about something like a little small camera case, or something square-ish (to fit a tube?) but with a zipper? Or a little make-up bag?

I use an underseat bag, but I do keep my repair stuff in a zip-lock bag to keep it separate in there from my other stuff.

[Batbike]

p.s. This is the saddlebag I have on my roadbike (the micro) - too small to do any rubbing: http://www.pedros.com/frame.aspx?url...bags.html?ride

I too have the Pedros micro bag -- no velcro to attach to seat tube, which I like because no rubbing, and small enough to carry basics without being too big or too small ... perfect for me!

[pooks]

I had a clip-on/clip-off bag on my old saddle, but didn't put it on my Brooks. I may add it back. Y'all have reminded me how cool it was.

I have a nice canvas bag on my handlebars that I really love, but I need to get in touch with Wallbikes, because the snap pulled through.

[silver]

I was resorting my bike bag after my trip and thought that this hadn't been mentioned. A sock. you can put your small items in a sock to put in your back pocket.

I was actually told this trick at the bike shop when I bought my bike. To put your tube, and other tire changing gear into an old sock inside your bike bag, that way when you have a flat you just pull out your sock and have all you need.

I keep mine in a small wedge bag that I also keep my money and driver's license and bars, eye drops, money, cell phone

I don't like things in my back pockets either.

Oh, and a reminder, always take a card with your personal info on it in your pack or back pocket. You can put your business card in there. Also the business card of your SO. Make sure that the cell phone numbers are there.

Finally, you should program ICE into your cell phone. That stands for "in case of emergency" and input your emergency contact.

[Jo-n-NY]

I'd like to know which one it is, if it's small. I may just switch. I can't give up a bottle cage. I don't use a Camelbak. I already carry my cell phone and cleat covers in my pockets and sometimes a gel or bar. Maybe a small Tupperware type thing...buy they are too rigid. Any other ideas?

I know it is not the large one and I am not sure if they had a size below it. There is a version that a compartment with tools in the top, but I did not select it. So maybe mine is the smaller version. It also came with a yellow vinal cover tucked in the top to put on in case it rains. Because it is clamped on to the bottom of the seat I feel it just blends in. The only time I expand it is if I need to put my jacked in it, but most times I just tie it around my waist. I keep my bars in my pocket.

I also have a version of a bento box but mine is called Jandd.
Even though I really wanted to keep my bike as bag free as possible I found I love this little bag for my keys, cell and tissues because my nose always runs when I ride no matter the weather. I had it on my Dolce and decided to put it on my Ruby anyway.

I feel when you see the bike, the bags just blend in.

I will try to get my husband or daughter to take a pic and figure out how to post it.

I see I spelled Topeak incorrect. Thank you ladies for correcting me

~ JoAnn

[VeloVT]

I just got this for rides:

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/ca...4&skusetId=170



(Yes I got it in pink). It has ample space for car keys, cash, cards, etc (there are two open compartments inside, and a trigger-snap clip for your key ring). I used it the other day and was able to fit my cell phone, credit card, driver's license, University ID, a little cash, a house key and the key to my bike lock easily. (Probably couldn't have fit the cell phone if I'd had my car keys w/remote thingey). I was a bit worried about the size but it fit easily into a jersey pocket and I didn't notice it. It's made of tough ballistic nylon with a rubber bottom. I bet you could fit a multi tool, some tire irons, a CO2 cartridge and small CO2 pump (the kind that's just a head that screws onto the cartridge) easily, plus keys. Not a tube though.

Anyway I like it so I thought I'd share .

[li10up]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[DebW]

Some people just do a "burrito wrap" for their flat repair kit. You take a square piece of canvas or other stiff fabric or thin leather, and wrap your tools up like a little burrito and then attach it anywhere on your bike frame with either a leather buckle strap or a bungee cord, whatever. Looks very neat and tidy.
Here's an example that Rivendell sells:
http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/baggage_racks/

I used to use a sock and a toe strap (oh, wait, nobody has toe straps any more). Think of the multiple ways to coordinate a sock with your bike - wool for the woolweenies, bright colors for others, toe socks with a tool in each toe so they don't rattle together.

[divingbiker]

The smallest size of these organizer bags is the perfect size for a spare tube, 2 tire levers, and a multi-tool. Very handy bags to have around.

http://www.ebags.com/lewis_n_clark/4...?modelid=15962

[sulis]

I just purchased this and absolutely love it. I can't believe how much it holds. And it keeps everything dry. They have 2 different sizes - I purchased the smaller of the two.

http://www.sweatvac.com/Merchant2/me...tegory_Code=WP

Of course, I over pack for rides and use a seat bag too.