Carrying inner tube under the saddle ?

[cyberknight]

I have bought a saddle bag which finally does not cause short rub but its a bit tight getting 2 tubes, tyre levers, c02 inflator and my multi tool is a bit big for the pouch underneath and fell out last week .
Is it possible to stick a tube between the saddle rails or should i just carry 1 tube and a small patch kit ?
I supposed i could always stick one in my jersey pocket but wondered if anyone has done the saddle mount successfully ?

 

[vickster]

Ditch the CO2 and put a pump on the frame? Or get a tri bag for the bits that don't fit?

 

[TheDoctor]

You do realise that multitool has tyre levers built in?
I'd ditch one tube and pack some Skabs.

 

[DCLane]

I've strapped a tube under the saddle bag before now, held on with elastic bands.

 

[cyberknight]

You do realise that multitool has tyre levers built in?
I'd ditch one tube and pack some Skabs.

can fit the multi tool into the pouch with the levers on and tbh i wouldnt trust em to get a tyre off .
EDIT i might try them on my turbo wheel and see how they do .

 

[cyberknight]

Ditch the CO2 and put a pump on the frame? Or get a tri bag for the bits that don't fit?

I already have a mini pump on the frame , i a kitchen sink kinda guy
Sounds like i need to ditch a bit of excess

Tri bag ? shudder not on my nice shiny BLACK bike haha

 

[smutchin]

i a kitchen sink kinda guy

If you haven’t even got room for two tubes, you’ll never get a kitchen sink in there.

You could fit your whole saddlebag several times over in the typical audaxer’s saddlebag.

 

[cyberknight]

If you haven’t even got room for two tubes, you’ll never get a kitchen sink in there.

You could fit your whole saddlebag several times over in the typical audaxer’s saddlebag.

I would like a bigger bag but ihave got one that means i dont need a new pair of shorts every long ride due to the bag rubbing a hole in thighs where they used to touch the bag.
For commuting i use panniers .

 

[davidphilips]

Carlsbourgh option , buy a bigger saddle bag, i have a very similar lezyne bag as yours on one bike and all i can fit into it is 2 tubes and some levers.

On another bike i have a bigger saddle bag that holds about twice as much but is about the same width (its a lezyne also) and thats perhaps a good option? Because its no widder it should not cause rub.

 

[wonderloaf]

I carry a tube between the rails trapped in by the saddle bag. Have another along with two co2 bottles + valve + tyre levers, multitool, small leatherman, puncture repair outfit, zip ties etc on the saddlebag ... it all fits.....just. Works for me!

Edit: I use one of these as its narrow at the stem end, as I too use to suffer from thigh rub:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPODGSBM/podsacs-medium-saddle-bag

 

[cyberknight]

Carlsbourgh option , buy a bigger saddle bag, i have a very similar lezyne bag as yours on one bike and all i can fit into it is 2 tubes and some levers.

On another bike i have a bigger saddle bag that holds about twice as much but is about the same width (its a lezyne also) and thats perhaps a good option? View attachment 413401 View attachment 413402 View attachment 413403 View attachment 413404

The velcro on the straps is what caused the hole in the inner thigh issues .The smaller one looks like the same as mine, i can get 2 tubes , levers and co2 in ...just !

 

[gavroche]

How about using an empty water bottle and put stuff in it ?

 

[screenman]

2nd tube inside tool outside, for me.

 

[stuarttunstall]

I purchased this tool kit when I purchased my bike a couple of weeks ago https://www.topeak.com/global/de/products/mini-tools/374-survival-gear-box looks to have everything in plus I have it fitted to the handle bars, comes with a bracket which ties on... then use the bag for the tubes etc

 

[davidphilips]

The velcro on the straps is what caused the hole in the inner thigh issues .The smaller one looks like the same as mine, i can get 2 tubes , levers and co2 in ...just !

Looks like its a carrying bottle for the bottle cage then,should be enough room, good thing about these you can just use one for as many bikes as you have, on the on shown these 2 tubes tyre levers and co2 with canisters and room for a multi tool ..