The original saddle bag is proving not big enough: it will barely hold a (suitably vintage) puncture repair kit, and I feel insecure riding without a pump and adjustable spanner as well – largely a consequence of living and cycling out in the sticks.
More briefcase leather has been pressed into service – the principle of minimal cost worked fine up to the point where making buckles seemed a good idea. I’d forgotten how bloody difficult stainless steel can be. The fixing straps didn’t hang right – it is a coincidence that a Zefal pump (yet another spare item in need of hiding in plain sight) is a good fit in the loops.
The original saddle bag is proving not big enough: it will barely hold a (suitably vintage) puncture repair kit, and I feel insecure riding without a pump and adjustable spanner as well – largely a consequence of living and cycling out in the sticks.
More briefcase leather has been pressed into service – the principle of minimal cost worked fine up to the point where making buckles seemed a good idea. I’d forgotten how bloody difficult stainless steel can be. The fixing straps didn’t hang right – it is a coincidence that a Zefal pump (yet another spare item in need of hiding in plain sight) is a good fit in the loops.
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