Essentials MTB Saddle Bag

Kinda long term review and probably late, as I have the bag in pretty much unchanged state content wise for more than 2 and a half years.

Basic idea was to avoid having tools taking space in the jersey. At that time I did not have the bladder backpack, so often I would put the second bidon into my back pocket.

It performs well, it is packed to full extend, so some Lego-fu needs to be done when placing the stuff back in. But on the same time the fullness, prevents rattling.

It failed only once, when BOA dial got loose on a clean gravel path, fell into my tire and while I noticed and stopped, I have burned a hole in it.

Waterproof promise did not held up, so I pack insides with a nylon bag.

Bag

Silca Mattone

Contents

• Daysaver Guard with:
  • Essential8
    • Hex 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
    • Torx 25
  • Coworking5
    • Chain breaker
    • Tire lever
    • Spoke wrench
    • Valve core tool
    • Chain links holder with Shimano Quick-Link
• Cash 10 eur note + 2 eur coin (for car washes)
• Tubolito MTB 29" tube
• Slugplug with additional plug worms.
• CO2 and applicator with a few lengths of the duct tape on it

See Also