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Saddle Bag for Commute

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  • 04-12-2019 8:03pm
    #1
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭


    Looking to get one of those Touring Saddle Bags.

    I need room for my lunch box, work clothes and tools

    Work Clothes: Heavy Duty Pants, T-Shirt, Jumper, Socks & Underwear...and towel

    Tools: Multitool, Spare Tubes, CO2 x2 & CO2 tool

    What kinda size would i need to be looking at?


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    #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    No idea on what size you need but I see this offer from CSS today
    Ortlieb Back-Roller High Visibility Panniers Pair
    Now: €109.00 + Free Postage to Ireland and UK (RRP: €155.00)
    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/adventcalendar.asp


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    #3
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


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    Like the Altura Vortex saddle bags?

    I'd 2, a smaller one and a larger one, found the large one wobbled about a good bit when it was full with pretty much everything you listed above. Was also tight for space. Small one wouldn't hold half the stuff needed. In the end I just went with a cheap pannier rack and a decent bag (generally just use 1 bag for everything with space to spare for gym gear if needed.

    Multitools and stuff you can throw into a container that goes in the bottle cage (assuming you don't need bottle(s) for the commute?


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    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,432 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    I have this WoHo one, but not sure if I have a bigger version or not.

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/woho-x-touring-saddle-dry-bag/rp-prod188179

    Anywaym, I recommend this stabilizer thing from the same folk. Stops sway, and you can put two extra cages on too. Seems to be sold out everywhere, but they're good.

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/woho-saddle-bag-stabilizer/rp-prod188185


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