Economize frame real estate: Bento boxes, bar mounts, saddle bags
- By Emily Zinn
- Published Sep. 23, 2012
- Updated Oct. 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM EDT
Saddle bags and frame storage
TrailRail has products to fit just about anything you could want onto your your bars and frame. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
Skip the helmet- or bar-mounted camera. This case from TrailRail allows you to film with your iPhone mounted to your bars. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
This water-resistant iPhone case from BiKase can rotate on the bars, perfect for keeping up with your virtual competition on Strava as you ride. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
SKS Germany was displaying a line of frame storage bags to attach to the top tube and triangles. Many endurance mountain bikers choose this over a seat bag because it's easier to access what you need on the go. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
Ortlieb had a lot to offer for endurance riders that need storage in a variety of sizes for a variety of conditions. Fully waterproof seatpost-mounted bags allow you to add more storage for longer rides. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The Ortlieb bags are attached by a quick release buckle and attaching or detaching them was very quick. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
For fully-waterproof saddle bags, Ortlieb uses the same system as dry bags for whitewater, with a seal on the top that the user rolls several times for a full seal. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
A variety of sizes for a variety of needs. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
Zixtro's molded top tube-mounted storage container, the Birdie, is a nice take on the bento box trend. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The plastic is flexible and the lid will keep most moisture out. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The Wasp saddle bag from Zixtro is durable and can hold up to any weather. It has a clip for a tail light and a waterproof zipper. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The quick-release rail fitting makes it quick to move one bag between multiple bikes. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The Shell saddle bag from Zixtro has a light mount and velcro closure to completely open your bag. The lid will keep out moisture, even though the company doesn't call any of their products waterproof. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
Thule's Pack 'n Pedal products offer a range of panniers and bike storage compartments. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The Thule seat bag lid was held on with elastic, making access simple. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
Saddle bags and frame storage
The Thule Pack n' Pedal bag comes with an organizer that can be rolled and slipped into the bag. Photo: Emily Zinn | Singletrack.com
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Emily Zinn
Emily Zinn spent her infancy in the back of a women's team van while the team built wheels around her. She spent part of her pre-teen years in Europe following the major European mountain, road and gravity races and touring cycling product factories. College was the first time she lived in a home without a frame building shop in her garage or basement. Her favorite style of riding is getting lost in singletrack trail networks and taking her time finding her way back.
