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Review by BehnbotReviewed 7/21/2023by BehnbotCycling EnthusiastUpstate New YorkExcellent straps, Well madeSaddle bags seem to be a dime a dozen these days, with options coming from every corner of the world at an array of prices. This bag however, is the 5th I have purchased, and the best of any I have tried.
Highlights:
Straps are excellent, very strong, easy to take on and off, and effectively compresses the bag down if it is not filled to capacity.
The material is strong, and the "reflective" aspect of the black sides is present, though placed above my flashing taillight I'm not entirely sure how much it matters. Either way, its a cool bonus feature.
It is waterproof, as much as I can tell. I got caught in a torrential downpour, and everything in the bag was dry as a bone afterwards.
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Saddle bags seem to be a dime a dozen these days, with options coming from every corner of the world at an array of prices. This bag however, is the 5th I have purchased, and the best of any I have tried.
Highlights:
Straps are excellent, very strong, easy to take on and off, and effectively compresses the bag down if it is not filled to capacity.
The material is strong, and the "reflective" aspect of the black sides is present, though placed above my flashing taillight I'm not entirely sure how much it matters. Either way, its a cool bonus feature.
It is waterproof, as much as I can tell. I got caught in a torrential downpour, and everything in the bag was dry as a bone afterwards.
Review by VTbikerReviewed 5/21/2023by VTbikerCycling EnthusiastVermont2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Not many other options for a larger seat packThere aren't very many choices for a 1 1/2 liter pack and I like this one better than the only other one I was able to find (which was too long and skinny). The large size doesn't look or feel large on the bike but holds a lot. It holds a phone very nicely on the internal shelf (keeping it away from everything else in the bag). It's hard to find a bag that's the right size and shape to hold a phone but this one does. It doesn't have a key clip so I added my own. If you have a problem with the velcro rubbing on your shorts, it's probably because you have the grippy side out. All you need to do is reverse it so the fuzzy side is out.
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There aren't very many choices for a 1 1/2 liter pack and I like this one better than the only other one I was able to find (which was too long and skinny). The large size doesn't look or feel large on the bike but holds a lot. It holds a phone very nicely on the internal shelf (keeping it away from everything else in the bag). It's hard to find a bag that's the right size and shape to hold a phone but this one does. It doesn't have a key clip so I added my own. If you have a problem with the velcro rubbing on your shorts, it's probably because you have the grippy side out. All you need to do is reverse it so the fuzzy side is out.
Review by Mike in Richland Reviewed 5/8/2023by Mike in Richland Cycling EnthusiastSE Washington StateThe Jury is InThis is my second Grid Seat Bag, the first becoming unusable after the zipper did not track anymore. That being said, I got 8 years of service out of my first bag, so expecting the same here. The bag is ideal for most of my rides (I use a bar bag on long rides, however). Solid construction. One thing I do is to pack the bag and then cinch it down.
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This is my second Grid Seat Bag, the first becoming unusable after the zipper did not track anymore. That being said, I got 8 years of service out of my first bag, so expecting the same here. The bag is ideal for most of my rides (I use a bar bag on long rides, however). Solid construction. One thing I do is to pack the bag and then cinch it down.
Review by ChrisReviewed 7/31/2023by ChrisCasual CyclistBoston1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Right size for spare tire, tools and and first aid I selected for a minimal size bag and fit a road tube, repair kit, air canister, tools and a bag with napkins, wipes, band aids and duck tape. There is still room for a wallet or cable lock. Bag is light and is water resistant with sealed zipper.
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I selected for a minimal size bag and fit a road tube, repair kit, air canister, tools and a bag with napkins, wipes, band aids and duck tape. There is still room for a wallet or cable lock. Bag is light and is water resistant with sealed zipper.
Review by OR45938 Reviewed 7/22/2023by OR45938 PNWSmaller than you may think Works fine, very basic. Medium too small for cell phone in protective case. But holds patch kit, tire irons, basic tool kit, snack bar and keys and fits very well beneath the seat. Haven't ridden in rain yet, but looks like it will keep things dry for awhile.
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Works fine, very basic. Medium too small for cell phone in protective case. But holds patch kit, tire irons, basic tool kit, snack bar and keys and fits very well beneath the seat. Haven't ridden in rain yet, but looks like it will keep things dry for awhile.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/5/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastPortland,OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best rear seat bagBlackberne products are always high-quality. This bag is well-made and had a great price point.
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Blackberne products are always high-quality. This bag is well-made and had a great price point.
Review by wjbowz70Reviewed 6/5/2023by wjbowz70Cycling EnthusiastCoudersport, PANice minimalist bag... Medium fits a tube, tire levers, couple CO2 cartridges and few hex wrenches with a little bit of room to spare. Not going to fit a smart phone in this. Would not want to go any smaller.
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Medium fits a tube, tire levers, couple CO2 cartridges and few hex wrenches with a little bit of room to spare. Not going to fit a smart phone in this. Would not want to go any smaller.
Review by DavidAllanReviewed 4/10/2023by DavidAllanSt.Petersburg, Florida??0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Blackburn Seat bag...love it, fits nicely with my Brooks Seat
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...love it, fits nicely with my Brooks Seat
Review by Long RiderReviewed 8/28/2020by Long RiderCycling EnthusiastVictorville, CA9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Very Nice Bag with 1 CaveatSize Med , but I ride tubeless tires, so no inner-tubes in my seatbag, so I could get by with a Small. Also, no tire irons or patch kit.
I have room for CO2 cart & chuck, 1st Aid Kit, micro Leatherman, Visine bottle of anti-bacterial soap, Topeak micro tool, chain Quick-Link, GU, CC-sized gate key, and 3,000mAh USB charger, although that might have to stay behind if I were using the small size. Lately I've been carrying a medicine bottle filled with GatorAid laid sideways across the top in back.
Love the reflective sides, they show up well at night, and in photographs using flash. Like the wrap-around main strap, and dust/waterproof zipper.
CAVEAT: The Velcro loop around the seatpost has a rough coating on it that will chew up the legs of your shorts. Replace it ASAP with something softer and non-abrasive. I remember distinctly writing Blackburn a nasty-gram 10yrs ago about this same issue. I used a Velcro strap with the soft, fuzzy side out. Works great.
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Size Med , but I ride tubeless tires, so no inner-tubes in my seatbag, so I could get by with a Small. Also, no tire irons or patch kit.
I have room for CO2 cart & chuck, 1st Aid Kit, micro Leatherman, Visine bottle of anti-bacterial soap, Topeak micro tool, chain Quick-Link, GU, CC-sized gate key, and 3,000mAh USB charger, although that might have to stay behind if I were using the small size. Lately I've been carrying a medicine bottle filled with GatorAid laid sideways across the top in back.
Love the reflective sides, they show up well at night, and in photographs using flash. Like the wrap-around main strap, and dust/waterproof zipper.
CAVEAT: The Velcro loop around the seatpost has a rough coating on it that will chew up the legs of your shorts. Replace it ASAP with something softer and non-abrasive. I remember distinctly writing Blackburn a nasty-gram 10yrs ago about this same issue. I used a Velcro strap with the soft, fuzzy side out. Works great.
Review by LoRiderReviewed 6/16/2022by LoRiderBoulde0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Hard to fit in some saddlesThe size is okay. Very small. Fits, small tool kit, co2, bacon strips and holder, no tube. Hard to attach to my selle saddle. Might be good on other saddles. I still like it. Just don't love it, which is okay.
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The size is okay. Very small. Fits, small tool kit, co2, bacon strips and holder, no tube. Hard to attach to my selle saddle. Might be good on other saddles. I still like it. Just don't love it, which is okay.
Review by CentralTexasCasualBikerReviewed 5/17/2022by CentralTexasCasualBikerCasual CyclistBrownwood, TX3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Smaller than expectedOrdered the small bag and was disappointed to see that it is actually smaller than it appears on the pictures, and also smaller than the one I intended to replace. Also, the zipper seems a bit hard to move. So, unless BTD.com takes it back for a full refund I feel that I somehow wasted my money on this.
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Ordered the small bag and was disappointed to see that it is actually smaller than it appears on the pictures, and also smaller than the one I intended to replace. Also, the zipper seems a bit hard to move. So, unless BTD.com takes it back for a full refund I feel that I somehow wasted my money on this.
Review by GregReviewed 1/9/2023by GregCasual CyclistAustin,TX Plenty of room for what I need .I like the reflective side panels , they really show up .
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I like the reflective side panels , they really show up .
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/17/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastIowa5 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Nice saddle bagNeeded a larger saddle bag to carry my new larger smartphone. It has two separate compartments separated by a soft liner to protect the phone from being scratched from tubeCO2 cartridge. I would have preferred Topeak type clips instead of a large velcro strap.
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Needed a larger saddle bag to carry my new larger smartphone. It has two separate compartments separated by a soft liner to protect the phone from being scratched from tubeCO2 cartridge. I would have preferred Topeak type clips instead of a large velcro strap.
Review by wanderso11740Reviewed 9/2/2021by wanderso11740Cycling EnthusiastLong Island NY0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.large bag with plenty of room for essentialsThis bag is a little bigger than standard but great to hold an oversize phone, tools and a spare tube/co2 cartridge. made of smooth nylon so it doesn't rub
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This bag is a little bigger than standard but great to hold an oversize phone, tools and a spare tube/co2 cartridge. made of smooth nylon so it doesn't rub
Review by ZebraReviewed 5/9/2021by ZebraCycling Enthusiast2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Nice bag, The large could be even largerThe large is a bit of a weird size. It is just a bit too small to fit a jacket, some tools, and a couple of bars. I would buy something 20% larger.
Quality is high, Zipper quality is high. It definitely keeps the contents dry during some moderate rain.
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The large is a bit of a weird size. It is just a bit too small to fit a jacket, some tools, and a couple of bars. I would buy something 20% larger.
Quality is high, Zipper quality is high. It definitely keeps the contents dry during some moderate rain.
Review by BillReviewed 10/16/2020by BillFair Play2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Big enough With this pandemic going on and needing a mask i needed more room for carrying a mask, didn't want to put it in jersey pocket. It also has given me room for small bottles of sunscreen, hand sanitizer and my wallet. Great buy.
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With this pandemic going on and needing a mask i needed more room for carrying a mask, didn't want to put it in jersey pocket. It also has given me room for small bottles of sunscreen, hand sanitizer and my wallet. Great buy.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/29/2020by Anonymoushill country TX1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Good quality good size bagThis is the largest bag of this type I could find.
It holds the required tools, phone and keys.
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This is the largest bag of this type I could find.
It holds the required tools, phone and keys.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/10/2022by AnonymousPennsylvania 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great lookEnoug space for the very basics
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Enoug space for the very basics
Review by FloydReviewed 11/29/2019by FloydCycling EnthusiastEastern NC1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Perfect Just enough room for my use. I can get a multi-tool , patch kit, tire levers, wallet, keys and a compact pump. Couldnt ask for more. If youre a gram counter this is not for you, but it just suites me.
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Just enough room for my use. I can get a multi-tool , patch kit, tire levers, wallet, keys and a compact pump. Couldnt ask for more. If youre a gram counter this is not for you, but it just suites me.
Review by NE BIKERReviewed 11/17/2021by NE BIKERCycling EnthusiastLebanon PA0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Fast serviceGreat Products
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Great Products