How about a Rivendell Mountain Works Elf pouch with a leather strap through the rear belt loop sleeve? I haven’t attached one that way, but find them perfect for the things you mention. They even fit a small folding Abus lock as well On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:04:26 AM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
> Burrito pack looks pretty cool. Same idea as what I got from Eric, but I > like the idea of securing the pack clothes with one set of closures and > then strapping it to your rails with a different set. I hope you find > something that works for you. And, of course, happy riding. > > Roberta > On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:18:39 AM UTC-4 Bruce Byker James > wrote: > >> Thanks for the suggestion Roberta. I've tried a tool roll and found it a >> bit awkward to wrap onto the rails and also had it come off on a trail a >> couple of times, but i recently saw this roll on BikesnobNYC, which made me >> wonder if I could fix the main problem by just adding a velcro strap, so >> the closing of the roll is taken care of separately from attaching it to >> the rails: >> >> https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/1283-BURRITO-PACK >> >> That makes sense to move tools between saddlebags, too, but I'm basically >> trying to avoid having more than one bag. I probably can't have it all, but >> I'm going to keep looking and trying stuff because it's fun! >> >> - Bruce >> >> On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8:48:48 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: >> >>> I have a square of waxed canvas (very stiff) and a toe strap that I got >>> from Eric Marth with the idea that it would be my tool wrap and I can move >>> it from bike to bike as needed. You wrap it onto the rails. Perhaps Eric >>> will read this and show a pic. >>> >>> I found that it was easier for me to have my tools in a bag that I love >>> from saddlebag to saddlebag, since I have saddlebags on all my bikes. >>> >>> Please DM me if you’re interested. I have two. >>> >>> Roberta >>> Philadelphia, PA >>> >>> On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:16:24 PM UTC-4 Bruce Byker James wrote: >>> >>>> I did not realize Carradice made such a thing! Thanks for the >>>> suggestion. The QR setup does look good, but it's more than I need. I'm >>>> looking for something on the small side, which I'm realizing I didn't say >>>> before. I just want something to hold a multitool, tire levers, spare >>>> tube, >>>> patch kit, and maybe a granola bar. Sort of like this one: >>>> https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/361-WEDGE-PACK-II >>>> >>>> In a perfect world, it would also look less sporty, but I'm >>>> prioritizing small and easy over canvas and super long-lasting. >>>> >>>> - Bruce >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:10:09 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>> >>>>> This is I think their oldest and simplest support and it is very >>>>> clearly qr — hooks slip into loops and strap holds it in place. >>>>> >>>>> https://carradice.co.uk/products/saddle-bag-rack >>>>> >>>>> It works only with saddles that have Brooks-type loops. I tried it >>>>> with VO or Cyclo bolt-on loops on the rails of a Flite and it did not >>>>> work. >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone used this support with Rivendell or other mfrs’ bags? >>>>> Success? >>>>> >>>>> [image: image.png] >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2d4890fa-9838-44ae-b524-334552e131ban%40googlegroups.com.
