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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.

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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.

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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.
Jurassic wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:17 pm 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

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
Not cheap but apidura have released one:

https://advntr.cc/10-uses-for-the-apidu ... tube-pack/

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 :shock:

Re: Downtube bag for tools

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:17 pm
by PaulB2
Not just me then :grin:

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. :wink: 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. :roll:

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. :wink: 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 :-bd

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. :roll:
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 :geek: