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Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:36 pm
by ChrisS
I'm looking for a bag like this from Bedrock:
https://www.bedrockbags.com/gear/sinbad-stash-pack
It's to carry tools on the downtube (inside the triangle, rather than underneath).
The Bedrock bag seems quite reasonably priced, but postage from US + import charges pushes it up way too much.
Anyone know of a similar bag made in the UK or EU?
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:41 pm
by whitestone
Try Beerbabe - she makes bags out of old innertubes.
Alternatively just use a top tube bag inside the triangle.
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:17 pm
by Jurassic
I have one of these which I've used on various bikes (it's currently a full time component on my gravel bike). I've also used a top tube bag/gas tank as suggested by Whitestone above. Both work fine.
https://www.merlincycles.com/blackburn- ... source=PHG
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:38 pm
by FLV
Wolftooth B RAD bag and BRAD mini bag.
Can be bought with or without the bottle cage plate.
Just about exactly the same as that above. I have the mini. Fits tube (small light one), inflator, multi tool, levers and a outdoor provisions bar.
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:40 pm
by FLV
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:50 pm
by ChrisS
whitestone wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:41 pm
Try Beerbabe - she makes bags out of old innertubes.
Alternatively just use a top tube bag inside the triangle.
Beerbabe looks good, thanks - I see she'll make custom too. Hadn't thought about putting a top tube bag in the frame!
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:51 pm
by ChrisS
FLV wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:38 pm
Wolftooth B RAD bag and BRAD mini bag.
Can be bought with or without the bottle cage plate.
Just about exactly the same as that above. I have the mini. Fits tube (small light one), inflator, multi tool, levers and a outdoor provisions bar.
Both good options, thanks.
Wolftooth stuff looks great, that looks about the right size too. Do you use is it with the bottle cage plate?
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:09 pm
by PaulB2
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:13 pm
by Cheeky Monkey
I thought the Wolftooth was silly at £35 on that Merlin link.
But that Apidura at £52?
Menthal
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:17 pm
by PaulB2
Not just me then
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:39 pm
by FLV
ChrisS wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:51 pm
FLV wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:38 pm
Both good options, thanks.
Wolftooth stuff looks great, that looks about the right size too. Do you use is it with the bottle cage plate?
Nope. I use it on its own. Usually underneath the top tube with the roll top passed around the headtube or as a seatpack
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:02 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
How about a nice Acepac tool roll? Very reasonable they are.
Or one of those tool bottle case things.
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:52 pm
by Mariner
I was going to offer you a Zefal Tool Bottle free plus postage but they are so cheap I probably couldn't post it for that.
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:16 am
by ChrisS
Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:02 pm
How about a nice Acepac tool roll? Very reasonable they are.
Or one of those tool bottle case things.
Do you know, I'd not noticed that in the Bear Bones shop before, that might do the trick. Nice top tube bags too
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:19 am
by ChrisS
Mariner wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:52 pm
I was going to offer you a Zefal Tool Bottle free plus postage but they are so cheap I probably couldn't post it for that.
Thanks Mariner! I do have a couple of kegs - a Zefal which is great for day rides but too big when I'm using a frame bag, and a much smaller one which fits under the frame bag, but isn't quite big enough to get everything in