Phones and Saddlebags

[fergy1987]

So my cautiousness means I always want to take a mobile phone with me on my rides however with phones getting larger and larger these days and the growing trend of saddle bags getting smaller and smaller, how does one carry their phone without it being in the way (e.g. don't want to use a quadlock or similar)

My first issue is, being 165cm tall I don't have much seatpost space in the first place so need a bag that isn't so big and still allows me to get a light on the back (or a light that clips onto the bag)

Ive got a Samsung S8+ so if anyone has a bag that fits this phone easily and can recommend it that would be great - Also trying to avoid Velcro straps so have been looking at the below Topeak bag but just curious as to what size I would actually need. Medium maybe?

http://www.this link is broken/au/e ... -prod57996

Any input is greatly appreciated

[MichaelB]

In a waterproof/water resistant jersey bin, and in the jersey pocket.

That's how I do it. Like this Velopac unit I did a review on

[Mububban]

Yeah, no way my iPhone 6S+ is going to fit in my saddle bag. I put it in a ziploc bag in my jersey pocket when road riding.
If I'm just riding slowly with my kids it goes in my shorts/pants pocket, and if I'm mountain biking it goes in a case in my backpack.

[MattyK]

MAAP x Bellroy case in the back pocket. (Expensive/it was a Christmas present)

[AdelaidePeter]

So my cautiousness means I always want to take a mobile phone with me on my rides however with phones getting larger and larger these days and the growing trend of saddle bags getting smaller and smaller, how does one carry their phone without it being in the way (e.g. don't want to use a quadlock or similar)

My first issue is, being 165cm tall I don't have much seatpost space in the first place so need a bag that isn't so big and still allows me to get a light on the back (or a light that clips onto the bag)

Answering your side comment rather than your actual question... I clip my tail light to the waistband of my shorts. That means my bag (which sits on my carrier when I commute) never blocks my tail light.

[AUbicycles]

Jersey pocket, as mentioned by all of the others. I tend to go for a protective pouch or cycling specific phone wallet as phones are smooth and unless you have a zippered pocket, a considering I have is that it slips out.

[kb]

Jersey pocket, as mentioned by all of the others. I tend to go for a protective pouch or cycling specific phone wallet as phones are smooth and unless you have a zippered pocket, a considering I have is that it slips out.

Never thought this was an issue until I lay down the bike overcooking a corner and didn’t realise the phone had slipped out until I went to call my wife with a time to expect me home...

[mikgit]

If I'm wearing a jersey (road, occasional mtb) then jersey pocket, on mtb usually in baggy shorts pocket, or very occasionally in a camleback.

[lone rider]

For gravel grinding(no lycra in the bush) and just riding the junker up the street to get a loaf of bread I got a Jet Black top tube bag, fits in a 5.5 inch screen and my everyday wallet.

[defy1]

Jersey pocket

[queequeg]

Lezyne Caddy Sack, Jersey Pocket

[Calvin27]

Jersey pocket. The exception is mountain biking where there is a high risk of crashing. In those cases it the faithful enduro camelback.

[sertse]

I have the largest sized top peak saddle bag and it just fits a similar sized phone + wallet + tube + multitool + keys and tire levers - my standard kit so I carry nothing on my body.

[cyclingnolycra]

I use a bag right under the top tube. Works great, pretty useful. (from decathlon)
Of course, for cycling purists it's probably a faux pas
This way I don't need to wear a jersey while cycling.

[RobertL]

I use one of these: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/off ... -llf236bbk

I used to have something similar that Bicycle Qld gave me at some event somewhere, but I changed to a slightly larger phone and it did not fit so I went and spent $5 at officeworks.

[djw47]

So my cautiousness means I always want to take a mobile phone with me on my rides however with phones getting larger and larger these days and the growing trend of saddle bags getting smaller and smaller, how does one carry their phone without it being in the way (e.g. don't want to use a quadlock or similar)

My first issue is, being 165cm tall I don't have much seatpost space in the first place so need a bag that isn't so big and still allows me to get a light on the back (or a light that clips onto the bag)

Ive got a Samsung S8+ so if anyone has a bag that fits this phone easily and can recommend it that would be great - Also trying to avoid Velcro straps so have been looking at the below Topeak bag but just curious as to what size I would actually need. Medium maybe?

http://www.this link is broken/au/e ... -prod57996

Any input is greatly appreciated

In a sealable sandwich bag in the back pocket of a cycling jersey. Also works wonders for keeping money and bank cards safely tucked away.

[Baalzamon]

Either in my Carradice camper longflap saddlebag or in my relevate tangle framebag

[ValleyForge]

I use one of these in a back jersey pocket.
http://seatosummit.com/product/padded-pouch/
It's waterproof and fairly padded so it does me for MTB as well. Holds my phone, cash, keys & ID.

[baabaa]

I picked up one of these in duck canvas as getting any sort of new phone is a nightmare
https://www.cactusoutdoor.co.nz/bike/tinder-box.html

Tough little thing that you will be able to hand over to the next few generations of fergy1987s

[Defy The Odds]

I'm the same height as you and have the same issues with seat post real estate.

I either whack the phone and wallet in a zip lock bag and in my jersey pocket or I use a jet black top tube bag.

I like the Jet Black top tube bag better than some of the others because the clasp is magnetic so no fiddling around with zips mid-ride. It looks good too and has room for phone, wallet, keys and some gels or bars.

I've swapped it on both the roadie and the gravel grinder

[hamishm]

I use the VeloPac in my back pocket as reviewed here on BNA. It fits a large phone (Pixel 2 XL), just, plus money and cards. I can also fit the phone in my large Topeak Fuel Tank top tube bag if necessary.

[uart]

My preference is to carry a small phone booth on a front pannier rack.



Ok sorry about the lame photoshop, just trying to make a dumb joke about phones getting bigger.

[Defy The Odds]

My preference is to carry a small phone booth on a front pannier rack.



Ok sorry about the lame photoshop, just trying to make a dumb joke about phones getting bigger.

You're not far off with the phone dimensions lol

[fergy1987]

Thanks for all the advice guy! who would have thought there was so many options!!!

Does anyone know of any cheapish lights that come with a clip to clip to the saddle bag? - It seems they are all seatpost clips these days

[westab]

try this one

https://www.pushys.com.au/x-tech-2-x-1- ... light.html

I use them & Mrs Westab is happy with the viability.