(see my review of the small size)
For me, this is the right size for a seat bag. It will hold a bit-driver with every hex bit used on my bike, a T-30 for my chainrings, and a Phillips bit, a micro Leatherman, a few spare zip-ties, a small bungie chord, a tire patch kit with 3 tire irons (errr... plastics as it were) some emergency cash, a couple of pair of latex gloves to keep my hands clean of grease if I need to get into the drivetrain, a spare inner-tube and a very small 1st-Aid kit. As you can see from the pics I posted, it also has some VERY useful little loops that can be used to attach the pump in a super-streamlined fashion. I use the Fi:zik seat mount for my rear light, and the reflective stripe remains largely visible. The bungee chord pump retention system also acts like a compression strap and helps hold the bag up and back in it''s most streamlined position. Due to the size of this bag it sits at a different angle and has therefore shown no propensity to slide off its mount.
PS: The pump mount works very well with the Profile Designs AquaRack which, combined with two frame bottle cages, will allow you to carry 96 oz of Polar-protected drinks in a very streamlined position with NO weight on your back or shoulders. In the flats with strong headwinds I put two 24oz bottles on the AquaRack and one small bottle on the downtube, leaving the seat tube aerodynamically clean. IMHO putting the pump in your jersey is just asking for a spinal injury when you fall.
Bondhus 5mmx1" 1/4"dr Balldriver Hex Power Bit
Use this pack with caution. The quick release mounting rail connection (slide action/release) is prone to failure. I hit a pothole on a descent at 35mph (hard enough to cause a rear pinch flat)and the plastic mounting rail on the bag broke sending the bag into the rear wheel.
The bag was not heavily packed and i wouldn''t consider this excessive abuse. if your roads are a little rough i would make sure to purchase a bag that is secured in all locations with nylon straps, not a rigid connection. happy riding...
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I got the fixer instead of the velcro because I thought that it would be more secure...boy was I wrong. First time out riding on regular street roads, it snapped. Luckily the velcro that went around the seat post was still in place or else I would''ve lost my keys, license, everything.
The bag minus the fixer.. I give it an "A" grade. It had enough room to carry all of my stuff, license, cell phone, camera, spare tube, multi tool, stubby wrench, and levers. And you can even expand it to store more items. Also, there''s a nice reflective strip on the back door.
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This is a very good quality under-seat pack. I read about the reviewers doubts about the fixer holding up to continued use, but it seems fine to me.
My problem with the pack is that it is small. I have a small tire pump in there, an extra tube and tube repair kit, but that''s all that will fit in there. I would like to have had room for a small tool kit, but no go.
For a small amount of stuff, this is a good pack, but I went with the large version instead for my main bike, and am using this on my second bike.
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Very nice product, held to the bike securely,yet easily removeable. My standard fare includes a tube(700x23), small bicycle multitool, a rear light, tire tools, and a patch kit, and it''s full. If you carry more than that, get the large.
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Where we live, our schools ask the kids to bring their own water bottles. My daughter saw that her older siblings were using the Polar bottles and wanted one of her own. The 24 oz size it was too large for her so I ordered this 12 oz and it''s perfect. She loves the design as well.
