What saddle bag do you guys recommend these days?

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kervelo
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by kervelo

req110 wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:27 pm
...maybe some nice small pump put on the down/seat tube...
One option could be to use CO2 capsules instead of the pump. The capsules and the head may be small enough to fit in the saddle bag. There are also CO2 cartridge holders that can be mounted under the bottle cage, so only the head needs to fit in the saddle bag.

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by req110

Well that's a good point and making me more and more think about transition from pump to co2 inflator. My only issue is weight penalty if i have to carry two cartridges.
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jspaceman wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:28 am
MrRolandos wrote:
Thu May 13, 2021 10:07 pm
Did you ever find a solution? Looking for something similar, using a Specialized Power Expert saddle with SWAT mount for my Garmin RTL515 radar. Now I would like to keep this and mount a saddle bag behind it. But space is ofcourse a bit limited. Was looking at Silca Mattone as it's high recommened by many. Would like your feedback! :-)
Yeah, I went with the Silca Seat Roll Premio https://www.amazon.ca/Silca-SILCA-Seat- ... B06XD46PGR

But I think it's been discontinued and replaced with the Asymmetrico https://silca.cc/collections/packs-on-b ... symmetrico

I like it. It can be a little finicky sometimes getting it on or off, but once it's on it stays in place and doesn't push my Varia up or anything like that.
Ah yeah I use a Silca mattone now, it works with the SWAT mount for my radar. It's sits against it but its not a problem. Works great tbh.

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by req110

I have realized that some light co2 inflator with two cartidges is around 130g weight with doubtful reliability. While some pump like Lezyne Pocket Drive HV (high volume, pressure up to 6.2 bar, which is ok for me), weights around 70g (or 100g with frame mount), is better deal imo.
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kervelo wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:39 pm
req110 wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:27 pm
...maybe some nice small pump put on the down/seat tube...
One option could be to use CO2 capsules instead of the pump. The capsules and the head may be small enough to fit in the saddle bag. There are also CO2 cartridge holders that can be mounted under the bottle cage, so only the head needs to fit in the saddle bag.
You wanna know what the lightest one is?😃
Zefal EZ adapter:
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Don't ask me what it weighs, but I know it's the lightest! :smartass:
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by req110

I have light adapter, but the cartridges are heavy :)
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milanv wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:12 am
So you successfully use it in a combination with Garmin Varia Radar?
Yes, the Premio.

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synchronicity wrote:
Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:16 pm
kervelo wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:39 pm
req110 wrote:
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:27 pm
...maybe some nice small pump put on the down/seat tube...
One option could be to use CO2 capsules instead of the pump. The capsules and the head may be small enough to fit in the saddle bag. There are also CO2 cartridge holders that can be mounted under the bottle cage, so only the head needs to fit in the saddle bag.
You wanna know what the lightest one is?😃
Zefal EZ adapter:
Image

Don't ask me what it weighs, but I know it's the lightest! :smartass:
It weighs 10g
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2023 Specialized SL7 - 7.18kg

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