Underslung tool bags...

[Marazzi Mick]

After my recent disaster getting a puncture miles from home I invested in a pump and tubes which I now carry with me in a modestly priced bag which hangs from the top tube of the frame by three straps.

I was chatting to my mate the other day who told me these things should be avoided at all costs due to drag (doesn’t bother me at my cycling level) and damage to the paint on the frame. Is this something that will happen and if it is can any form of protection prevent the damage? Am I better off just getting another bag?

 

[midlife]

Mine is strapped under the saddle, but that's only because that's where I stuffed my spare tub in the 70's lol

 

[Vantage]

I'd imagine the rider on the bike causes more drag than a frame bag

 

[alicat]

No, get a new mate. You know you want to.

 

[vickster]

After my recent disaster getting a puncture miles from home I invested in a pump and tubes which I now carry with me in a modestly priced bag which hangs from the top tube of the frame by three straps.

I was chatting to my mate the other day who told me these things should be avoided at all costs due to drag (doesn’t bother me at my cycling level) and damage to the paint on the frame. Is this something that will happen and if it is can any form of protection prevent the damage? Am I better off just getting another bag?

Lol does your seemingly dim mate not realise that a large human being on a bike will cause rather more drag than a small bag

If you want to protect the frame, helicopter tape under the straps but I'd be worried about the quality of the paint work if it gets damaged by some Velcro straps?

 

[Marazzi Mick]

Lol does your seemingly dim mate not realise that a large human being on a bike will cause rather more drag than a small bag

If you want to protect the frame, helicopter tape under the straps but I'd be worried about the quality of the paint work if it gets damaged by some Velcro straps?

Helicopter tape?

 

[winjim]

Walking home because you've had a mechanical and have no tools or spares, now that's a drag.

 

[vickster]

Helicopter tape?

Yes, clear tape, stick on frame under straps, buy on eBay

 

[Marazzi Mick]

No, get a new mate. You know you want to.

NOOOO, spent far too much already tbh.

 

[biggs682]

Helicopter tape?

Yeah it flies of

Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RHINO-HI...hash=item3f5a3f0d01:m:mGntGnqYkYMsD5XuEHlIAhw

NOOOO, spent far too much already tbh.

It only gets worse if you are not careful

 

[youngoldbloke]

Helicopter tape, or cut pieces from an old un-repairable inner tube to go under the straps (and they will mark the paintwork otherwise, even if it's just taking the shine off).

 

[si_c]

Either get some helicopter tape as per @vickster, or consider swapping the frame bag for a saddlebag.

 

[bpsmith]

Or use a jersey pocket.

 

[Marazzi Mick]

Walking home because you've had a mechanical and have no tools or spares, now that's a drag.

 

[Marazzi Mick]

Helicopter tape, or cut pieces from an old un-repairable inner tube to go under the straps (and they will mark the paintwork otherwise, even if it's just taking the shine off).

Great idea....