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 Nice bag, good size, May 18, 2007
By Dana A. Nuccitelli (West Sacramento, CA USA)
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I just used the bag for the first time this morning, and here's what I was able to fit inside:
A large cookie
A breakfast bar
A plastic (grocery) bag
A sunblock bottle
My iPod with 2 accessories attached
It was crammed full, but that's quite a bit of stuff. It's not quite large enough to fit a sandwich tupperware, but I think I can fit a sandwich in there as long as it's just in a plastic bag.
The bag attaches easily to the seatpost with a velcro strap, and also has 2 velcro straps on top which can attach to the seat itself. I don't think the bag budged during my 1-hour bikeride even having all that stuff inside. Since it's so easy to attach, I just took the whole bag off and brought it with me after my ride!
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
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Great product, April 30, 2006
By CoolDude (New York, NY USA)
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Although there isn't much behind a good seat-back bag, this is on of the best I have had. There is little trouble mouting it, and the zipper is smooth. It can hold a ton of stuff, and the reflector gives it an extra safety boost. All in all, great buy.
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
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 Not so tough, May 22, 2007
By M. Allen (Wentzville, MO USA)
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Bought this same bag at Walmart. Pleased with the mounting and the space; but the bag only lasted about a month. Majority of rides were through metro at lunch (roads and curbs) plus a couple trails. It has ripped out the stitching along the bottom side and along the top. It was carrying spare tube, patch kit, multi tool, tire levers, keys and c-card/cash.
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
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 Wrong picture on this item, May 12, 2007
By alt
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I actually bought this bike bag because the one I bought at Walmart didn't seem to fit very well. The top strap was too far toward the zipper opening for it to be threaded under the seat springs and the result is that these straps disengage very easily. The picture of this bike bag indicated that the straps were set back toward the seat and that the zippered opening was actually a bit more functional. Surprise!!! No such luck. Exactly the same bag as is carried at Walmart with exactly the same problem. Teaches you not to trust the pictures.
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
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Great little bag, December 31, 2006
By ML-L (Crestwood, MO United States)
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This bag is just perfect. You can shove a light jacket into it. You can store your wallet and keys. It's just what you need without holding so much that it becomes a burdon.
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
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Fine for lightweight objects, June 30, 2008
By Mark Lo (Boston, MA USA)
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I bought this bag because it looked like the right size to stow our medium-duty bike lock when my family and I go biking. Unfortunately, the velcro straps could not support that much weight when going over bumpy terrain.
My wife was testing it out and rode over a wooden bridge. On the way off the bridge, one of the straps came loose and the pack came in contact with the rear tire and got abraded pretty badly. She had to re-secure the straps and then ride very carefully for the rest of the trip.
This bag is probably fine for carrying light objects on paved roads, but it wasn't quite up to the task for our needs.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Poor velcro strap design, June 6, 2008
By To The Point
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Most bicycle shop cycling equipment is a total ripoff moneywise when compared to the intrinsic cost of materials and manufacturing. So it's great that Schwinn and Bell make decent cycling equipment for your dollar. But on some items, they could use smarter product designers. This bag is a very good value in regard to size and overall construction, but the mounting straps are lame. I couldn't get the velcro straps to stay attached on my seat rails because they're too short. And I had to uncomfortably squeeze my fingers into a very small space between the rails to attach the straps to their counterpart. But even if they were longer, the design is illogical, and I've wrote Bell about it. A better design would be to have longer straps that meet and attach on the underside of the bag so as to accommodate all types of seats, not underneath and between the seat rails as it is now. So I bought some velcro straps from Home Depot and rigged it myself, and I suggest buyers to do the same. After I did that, I am a happy camper.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Excellent Bike Bag for the Price, May 16, 2007
By Christine Markowski
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This behind-and-under-the-seat bike bag is "Bell" sturdy and easy to attach and remove. Can't go wrong for the money.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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 nice bag, but not expandable, June 14, 2007
By KenCT (CT, USA)
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This is a decent size bag for under the seat, but the picture makes it look like a different model with an expandable section by a lower zipper. This one is fixed size, about the size of the expandable unit when open. The mouth on this bag is nice and large unlike the expandable bag. Also the price is right.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Nice capacity, but poorly fastened, September 29, 2006
By Brad Tubbs (Chicago, IL)
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I have used this bag while riding single-track trails. It is constantly coming unfastened from the bottom of the saddle. Fortunately, it has never disconnected from the seat post, so I have not lost it completely. It is still a hastle that could have been avoided with better design.
Like I said in the title, it has plenty of capacity for a spare tube, tire levers, keys, etc... If you're just riding on pavement, it's probably fine.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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 Not durable, September 25, 2008
By V@no (St Petersburg, FL United States)
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This bag lasted for me less then a month before first tear on the bottom seam started showing. It couldn't hold a 4ft cable lock and basic tire repair kit, with total weight of 1-1.5 lb, using on city streets.
The whole design of holding strap seamed to very thin type of fabric (I wouldn't dare call it a "ballistic nylon" because of it's thickness, otherwise it sure looks like it) is a flaw. There are no reinforcements of any sorts and all the stress from content weight is in two places: where sides seamed to the bottom, straight down from where straps is sewed to the sides.
Since it has hard plastic insert, which covers top and bottom of the bag, one would expect that it would participate in holding the bag together, but it doesn't, it only uses to preserve the shape of the bag.
If the designers would put an reinforcement strap from side to side that runs across the bottom of the bag it would be perfect and much more durable.
I realize that the problem I had maybe due to defective item or maybe I didn't let the top straps relax and made them little too tight. I will check that with my next bag which won't be made by BELL.
The bottom line - I would not recommend this bag for more then carrying a large cookie in it (my apology to the the previous reviewer for this sarcastic analogy)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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not all that meets the eye, July 5, 2007
By biker guy (northbrook, il usa)
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the main problem with this product is that the picture is not the same as the real product. the zipper is not a side to side deal as shown but more of an arch , this really isnt a problem in that it hurts the functionality of the bag. there is also not as much reflective tape on the bag as shown. the bag is good for carrying a wallet cell phone and a bag of snacks, but if you want more space than that look for something else.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Excellent Value, May 12, 2007
By martyd0626 (Washington, DC)
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This seat bag is perfect - just large enough to hold spare tube (2 for road bikes), mini-tool and flat repair kit. It does not flop around, as reported by another reviewer, if it is installed correctly. Every member of my household has one on their bike...
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Flawed design, but fixable, August 21, 2008
By T. J. Wheeler (ADK, NY)
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The size is what it is. Some seem to think that there are some magic bags out there that are actually bigger on the inside than other bags the same size. Sorry. Aside from that it is a good price. But, the top velcro straps will not hold on long, especially if you are doing any off road. It came lose 3 times on a 30 mile flat gravel trail. The position of the straps also makes it nearly impossible to get it tight under the seat. In a tightly strapped position, you cannot get your fingers in there to secure it. That is why most bags have one strap that goes through rails under the seat and wraps around and under the bag. If your stuck with this bag, you can use a plastic zip tie to secure it better. It won't come off and go back on without cutting, but at least it will hold. I would recommend a single strap pack though.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Not bad., November 4, 2006
By Julian (SH)
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I put my ultra tool in it all the time, it does help.
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Good velcro, broken zipper, June 24, 2009
By Ian Collins (Arlington, VA)
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I used this bag for 3+ years and it worked great! I would wager to bet that anyone complaining about the velcro just installed it incorrectly. The velcro straps should go completely over the bars under the seat and are strong enough to support a bag full of rocks off-roading (if that's what you wanted to carry). The zipper on my bag finally broke after cramming more than I probably should have for several years. The reflective strip on the back was perfect for hanging my bike light on.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Great size, Great price, But won't secure, August 11, 2008
By Boarder Babe (White Plains, NY)
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I love this bag because of it's price and size.. the material is durable, the reflective tape effective, and the bag can certainly hold a lot. But it's so difficult to secure this bag under my seat. If the straps had velcro on both sides, perhaps it would work, or if the straps utilized snaps instead of velcro, but as it stands, I can't ride with this without it coming loose. I ride anywhere from 10-15 miles a day alternating rough trails with paved roads and this bag invariably comes loose and jiggles off of the seat rails within the first mile. I only store a few items in the bag, so there's no reason for it to come loose so easily. This bag stores a small emergency kit including a tiny bottle of hand sanitizer, liquid bandage, a bicycle multi-tool, a granola bar, and a roll of 2" compression gauze. I don't want to jury rig the bag to make it stay under my seat. I think next time, I'll just spend a little more money and get something that has snaps closures...
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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I regret buying this bag. Please observe the bag image and read my review., August 14, 2008
By Simon Shin
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Take a good look at the photo of the bag. See the strap on the top? That double end Velcro strap is suppose to fasten to the bars on the bottom of your bike seat, but it does a horrible job of doing that. Imagine pinching a piece of fabric with two fingers and trying to pull it between an inch wide gap as far as you can, and then imagine trying to be able to get that strap to touch another strap that is exposed through a half inch gap. Strapping on this bag is just that difficult. If you already have your bike seat on your bike like I do, you will have a difficult time fastening the Velcro straps [the straps on top] to the bars on the seat. Pulling off the Velcro is not a problem, but tightening the strap is a huge challenge. I am 5' 6" and I have my bike seat fairly low, so in order to have the bag high enough so that it's not dragging and touching the top of the rear tire, I have to make those Velcro straps as tight as possible. Whoever designed these bags didn't account for the fact that people need these bags fastened tight on their seats - when you get the Velcro on tight; there isn't enough "furry" to "scratchy" Velcro surface area to keep it fastened. The Velcro is hard to adjust because you have to pull the furry ends off the bag and reseal the straps through the bike seat [which have really tight openings and its extremely painful on your fingers trying to refasten the straps from under the seat. Even though I was able to get the bag one, it was still loose and the bag was dragging on the tire for a good 20 miles and when I got off my bike, I found an inch wide hole burned on the edge of the bag because of the heat from the friction with the tire. This strap has a horrible design flaw for a component that is critical in keeping the bag away from other moving parts.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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useful purchase, July 13, 2008
By S. Ong (New Jersey)
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bought this product for my boyfriend who bikes to work everyday. This compact stow away pouch fits his house keys, work badge, glasses with its bulky case, wallet, and cell phone. It fits securely on the bike, but he likes to strap it on the front of the bike just in case the velcro straps were not strapped on properly.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Zipper soon broke, May 31, 2009
By M. Twomey (New Jersey)
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Would have been a fine little bag if the zipper hadn't broke after less than two months of light use. It's not much good to anyone once that zipper's broke. Now I'm shopping for a new bag, and will avoid Bell products.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Zipper broke on first day!, May 2, 2009
By S. Sennes
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Ther size of this bag was perfect for me. Held a couple of c02 cartridges, 2 spare tires, some tools, small bottle of sunscreen, but, the zipper broke on the first day. Seller let me return with no problems but I wouldn't buy this bag.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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GREAT!!!!!, February 13, 2007
By TOES (HONOLULU, HI)
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THIS BAG IS NOT TO BIG AND NOT TO SMALL. FITS GREAT UNDER THE SEAT AND DOESNT GET IN THE WAY. VERY GOOD BUY.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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stuck riding, April 21, 2008
By Thomas C. Ardoline (Biloxi, MS)
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I can't figure the thing out. How does it mount to anything. I must be stupid or something. I bought a $50 thing from an expensive company that is a rack/bag combo just to get relief. The thing drags on my wheel and the straps don't match up and down or sideways
signed
dummy
2 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Bad Zipper, June 17, 2010
By D. Brennan
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I had this bag attached to my bicycle all year. I use it to stash emergency tools (i.e. spare tube, 10 in 1 tool, flashlight...). The zipper broke after about 6 months of lite use. A bag with a bad zipper is unreliable. Spend the extra $$$ and pass on this item.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great Bag, June 25, 2009
By Slydell (Utah)
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This is exactly what I needed to carry a small tire repair kit, cell phone, car keys, etc. It does the job well. I still have plenty of room left and it is expandable. It fit nicely on the bike. It is secure with the velcro straps. Hasn't loosened or shifted one bit in over several hundred miles.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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It's just OK, June 24, 2009
By SPB-RU (CA USA)
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This bag fit OK under my bike's seat and holds a lot. I have cable and lock, Bell emergency tool, and tire repair kit in it.
Unfortunately, Velcro straps become undone from the vibration, and the bag starts dragging on the rear wheel.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Perfect, August 29, 2008
By Tool Man (TX)
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I was looking for a nice little bag to fit under the seat of my wife's bike so that she could carry misc. items like keys, money and camera. This bag works great, and it even has a little loop to hold the rear flashing light.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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almost perfect..., June 15, 2008
By Jane S (Glen Burnie, MD United States)
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This is large enough to hold my cell phone, wallet, keys, and a snack, with room to spare. It secures very well to the seat post with a wrap around velcro strap. But I think the top velcro straps were designed for a wider saddle (perhaps as on a child's bike or a flat saddle on a hybrid) rather than my narrower women's saddle. They are hard to secure to my saddle, and don't always stay in place, but the good news is that it hasn't mattered and the seat bag hasn't bounced off or spun around or flapped in the wind. But - especially for the money - this bag does exactly what I need when I'm out on my bike.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Decent for the price, April 28, 2008
By Michael G. Lustig (NJ USA)
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I managed to fit 2 tires and a bike tool in the pouch. Better there than in my shirt. At this price point, it's worth what you pay - not more or less. I might be able to fit my keys and wallet in if I push the limits to the max.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Bell quality at a great price, March 26, 2008
By Benjamin T. Freistroffer
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I paid $8 for this seat bag. Nothing special... it does what it is supposed to do. Sits securely under seat.
Bell is one of the best names in biking accessories so it will last.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Pretty good, but...., January 1, 2008
By J. Miller (O'Fallon, IL United States)
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Bell StowAway Bicycle Seat Bag
it was hard to get it in place correctly so that the reflector behind the seat wouldn't be covered up. This was a part of a Christmas gift for one of our grandkids, but I actually purchased three of them so that my husband and I could both also have one. Decent size and great value!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Large, December 30, 2007
By D. R. Allison (Dallas, TX USA)
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The bag mounts easily to the seat post and stays secure. The only other thing to say is that this bag is BIG. It's much bigger than I expected and could fit about 6 spare tubes. This caused a small issue with my wife's bike, which has a very small area under the seat.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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bad quality, September 2, 2008
By Joshua M. Day (USAFA, CO)
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This product, in my opinion is bad quality. the zipper has already busted after a few mild rides. For that one reason i'm giving this 2 stars. other than that it is great, but without a zipper, i can't use it.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Poor storage, July 2, 2008
By Abdel Aziz (USA)
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Poor storage and not flexible in terms of mounting. If you already have other things mounted on the rod, it will be really hard to mount it and attach it to the chair.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great value - no negatives!, April 19, 2008
By V. J. Grabauskas (Upper Arlington, Ohio United States)
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Well made, easy to mount, surprising capacity and dirt cheap. What more can you want?
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Great for smooth trails, Not so great for bumpy rides., September 13, 2011
By richard travis gibbs (pasadena, tx United States)
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I have had this same basic bag about ten years. Most of that time I was only riding paved surfaces, and just wanted a place to put my cell phone and garage door opener. Here recently I took it on its first mountain biking experience and wanted it to hold a tube, tire levers, and a bike tool. The bag has no problems holding the tool, tire levers, and tube when you ride a fairly smooth surface, but when I started bumping on the rougher surfaces of the mountain bike trails, the hook and loop closures on the top did not hold the weight. In all fairness I was only able to use a smaller portion of the hook and loop to hold it due to the way the seat is on my bike. If you are able to use all of it, you may have better luck, however if your going to go bouncing down a mountain bike trail, I would look for an option that uses more than a hook and loop closure. If your riding smooth paved trails, this bag will be fine.
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Poor zipper, June 28, 2011
By Five Red Apples
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I used this bag for 100 miles before the zipper pried open during a ride. Part of the problem was that my bicycle pump (6 5/8" long) was putting some pressure on the bag, but it wasn't severe pressure, so I don't think this should have caused the zipper to become un-toothed (I made up a word, so what?). Finishing a long ride worrying about your stuff falling out unnoticed is no fun, but I did bang the ends of the zipper down to prevent it from happening again. It now seems to function, but it's not a smooth zippering and I have to test it out -- all the while wondering if it'll open up again. I wouldn't recommend this bag. I mean, bike bags have to do two things: stay closed and stay on. This bag does a poor job of staying closed. The velcro straps have worked fine for me, so it has stayed on just fine.
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Cheap and did the job, mounts weird., December 13, 2010
By Andrew
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I used this little bag for keeping the essentials with me at all times: spare tube, multi-tool, and a small crescent-wrench. I could also throw my keys or other small items in there too if the need arose. Overall, the bag worked fine. It was cheap, did what I needed it to, and never failed.
My only complaint was the velcro mounting scheme for the top. Around the seat post I understand but the straps on top never held the bag very close to the seat. It never looked as though it was solidly attached to the bike. It also looked as though it was precariously hanging from the saddle rails. Unfortunately, my lack of experience with seat bags makes me wonder if this was par for the course or just a short-coming of a cheap bag. A nicer bag from Topeak or Axiom will tell.
As far as seat bags go, this one is on the larger side. It fit my essentials just fine but it's by no means large. Seat bags are usually quite small so beware. I wouldn't try transporting a lunch with it, even just a sandwich. It looked find on my cheap mountain bike but it would certainly look kind of goofy on my nicer road bike. That's just one man's opinion.
It's cheap, it works, zips fine, could be mounted better but it works.
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Bike seat bag, April 21, 2010
By Damien Purigen (Washington DC)
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Nice add on to have. It's well made and has quite a bit of room to pack other stuff you'll need.
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Not a Smart BUY, April 10, 2010
By Robert C. Mix (Bolivar, Missouri, US)
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I bought this Bag to house my needed emergency tools if and when a flat would occur while I am on the road.
I have owned the bag for about 5 months and just purchased a new one recently.
Pros:
Lots of storage space
Seat Post grip seems to hold very well.
Cons:
Is not water resistant
Attachments to the seat are weak and do not hold up. I resort to a string or ring that I add to attachment to keep the bag attached to bike.
You can get much sturdier, water resistant bags for the same price and cheaper if you shop smart. I did not unfortunately.
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On my bike for 2 yrs & still going strong, February 22, 2010
By Anne V.
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I like this little bag. It only fits enough for a short ride but that's exactly what I'm looking for. It fits my wallet, keys, phone, small bag of grapes, small med kit and some napkins... oh! and lip gloss. I'm a serious packer so it does take quite a bit of stuffing and strategizing to get it all to work..
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Unstable, small, but good for emergency tools, June 11, 2009
By Ryan Hennessy (Albany, NY)
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The other reviewers are right. I don't see how they intend for the bag to stay stable on the bottom of a seat using just the velcro straps. I also use a short (5 inch) bungee cord, wrap it under the bag, and attach it to the seat. As far as I can tell, without the bungee cord, the bag would fall right off. No problems with the zipper, it opens the entire back and gives easy access. I can fit a spare tube, bike tools, and a few granola bars in the bag easily.
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Velcro Does Not Work, April 18, 2009
By SirReddSir (White Plains, NY)
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The bag is good... but the velcro straps used to attached it to the bike frame are not strong enough. I've had to use zip ties to get it to hang on (and that looks sloppy), otherwise it falls off the moment you hit a bump in the road.
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Unstable, April 11, 2009
By loiruca (DC)
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This is a perfect size saddle bag for fitting personal items such as phone (Blackberry) money, keys, bike lock and a little snack bar. However, the top velcro that is suppose to hold on the bottom of the saddle doesn't fit and it wont' stay put. Eventually, somewhere in the middle of my rides it disconnect from the top and only hangs from the saddle bar, so I get worried that it might fall off and I lose all my important objects.
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Good Seat Bag For The Money!, March 31, 2009
By Sounddude™ (Florida)
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I advise you to read all of the reviews of the Bell Stowaway Seat Bag before you purchase one. This is one of those times you'll need to make an informed decision to buy or not.
I've had the Stowaway for a couple of weeks now. It's installed on my classic Schwinn Continental touring bike (which is called a road bike today) under a new Bell Mountain Bicycle Seat. So far the bag has performed perfectly.
I only do road riding and only on good roads so there's not going to be a lot of hard hits that would knock this bag loose.
Some of the complaints I've read say that it's difficult to install. The Velcro straps are a bit tricky to fish up over the struts under your bike saddle, but with a little work it can be done. And I didn't have any trouble getting them good and tight.
The zipper has worked fine for me but I'm not abusive with any of my gear. I always try to treat gear as gentle as possible and knowing that zippers tend to break anyway, I guess I'm just easy with it. So far so good with that too.
As far as I can tell, the bag appears to be constructed well out of quality materials. I own two other Bell products and they too seem very well made.
But considering the experiences that some of the other customers here have had, you may want to take a look at the bag itself first to see if it will fit your saddle. And if you are mostly an off road cyclist, there's probably better bags for that use. And if you buy local, it's a lot easier to return the bag if it doesn't work for you. You'll also avoid the outrageous shipping charge for this bag.
Make sure you also see my reviews on the Bell PRO-GEL Cycling Gloves, the Bell Mountain Bicycle Seat, and the Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet.
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bicycle seat bag, December 27, 2008
By T. Hardy (Miami,FL USA)
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I didn't like this item, because the strap won't stay fastened, and, it's too small.
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Great Product!, October 24, 2008
By Iveta (Brooklyn, NY)
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Bag is easy to attach and has a lot of storage space.Also you cannot go wrong with the price compared to bike shop's prices.
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Bell stowaway bag, September 15, 2008
By NOLA girl (New Orleans, LA)
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This bag is a great size and easy to put on the bike. I can hold everything I need and have extra room. I also found them at Wal-Mart and Target for the about the same price.
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just okay, August 2, 2008
By phantom245w44st (Long Island, NY)
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This bike seat is alright, I was dissapointed because the velcro did not wrap around the bottom of my seat very well causing the bag to become a little torn up while I was riding. The only thing that helps me with that issue now is that I have a basket on the back and bungie cords to wrap the velcro around instead of the bottom of the seat.
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Bike Bag, July 18, 2008
By A. Meyer (New York, NY)
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I just needed something to hold my keys. It has a lot more room than I anticipated and doesnt take up that much space. I can put my wallet, keys, cell and sunglasses in it easily and it doesnt interfere with my ride. Good.
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Decent bag, but poor construction, January 31, 2012
By JB
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I thought this bag was fine until I loaded it up. I had my lube bottle pressed against its top slightly, and overnite it ripped a hole in the bag. This bag ripped far too easily. I'm really done with cheap products-this includes Schwinn and Bell. Better to pay a few bucks more and get a quality product that you can depend on.
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Spend a few more bucks!!, November 17, 2010
By gabts (CA)
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This was a great low price and high reviews. This is not a good choice for longer rides. I went on a 36 mile ride and had to stop about 9 times to fix due to the velcro straps under the seat getting loose. I had a patch kit, tube, cell, and keys in the bag. There is a lot of room and I could have fit more but I do not recommend unless you are doing very short ride with very light weight. Spend the few extra dollars for a better system.
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rotted out, October 16, 2010
By per155 (Warsaw, IN USA)
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Had this bag for about two years. seams on the bottom are rotting out. Zipper design is poor as it opened a little bit while riding and lost a set of keys. $75.00 to replace the car key. Spend a few bucks more and get a better bag.
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Lousy zipper, February 27, 2010
By WWII Buff (WI USA)
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I bought this at walmart. I put a 15mm wrench, 2 tubes, a patch kit and extra patches in it. I also put in print-out maps, gels, and shot-bloks in it as needed. After only a couple of months the zipper failed, and just won't work anymore.
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Zipper broke very quickly, January 11, 2010
By R. Whitlock (Arlington, VA)
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Had the zipper not broken very soon after I started using it, I'd think a lot more of this bag. It holds plenty. I used a plastic cable tie to better fasten it to the seat. I agree with other reviewers that the velcro straps aren't the most secure.
I don't believe I abused the zipper in one or two of the first uses. I was able to keep it jury-rigged enough to use it for a season, but I'll be replacing it in the spring. If you buy this bag (and I don't recommend you do), I recommend you baby it.
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Only last a dozen uses!, November 30, 2009
By M. Peterson
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I bought this at a local sports store and barely used it before the zipper started coming apart. Then after about only a dozen uses before the zipper broken off completely. The zelco also repeated came loose and left the bag dangling. Stay away from this brand. You are better off buying one, slightly higher priced bag than several cheap ones.
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Cheap junk, September 29, 2009
By AcornMan (Denver, CO)
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You'd think that by now I would have learned the age old lesson that you get what you pay for. This bag is priced so cheap because that's exactly what it is. The zipper on my bag never did work particularly well, and after two months it completely broke. Do yourself a favor and buy a better quality bag even if it means paying twice as much (or even more) for it.
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straps are stupid and useless, August 11, 2009
By A. Young
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the straps that go under the seat dont make sense, its like the velcro is in the wrong spots... i got it attached as tight as i could and it would sag down and drag on the wheel, i had to zip tie it to the seat to work. Horrible design.
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broke the first day, August 9, 2009
By srubi (Boston, MA)
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Bought this at WalMart, but I thought it would be a decent bag because Bell is a good brand. The zipper broke within the day of buying it. Pay a little extra and get a better one.
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It keeps falling down, June 27, 2009
By D. Blum
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The velcro straps on top don't hold it in place. Every ride I've had with it (2 separate bags) has seen it fall down and rub against the back tire. Not recommended.
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Holds a lot, but the zipper is cheap, June 10, 2009
By Adam J. Southerland (Indianapolis, IN USA)
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I bought this at K-Mart for around $8. Sometimes you get what you pay for. I should have checked the zipper before i took it out of the store. The zipper can easily run off the tracks if you're not careful, however the more i use it the less it runs off the tracks so its possible that it just needs breaking in. We'll see.
On the other hand, it does hold quite a bit.
For long rides mine holds:
Wallet
Keys
Tire Irons
Multi-use Tool (Hex Bits / Philips / Flathead)
Spare Innertube
For short neighborhood rides:
Multi-use Tool
Pear or Apple
Sandwich
Bag of Crackers
You can't beat it for the price, just mind the zipper.
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Zipper is garbage, January 10, 2009
By Micheal Green (St. George Utah)
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The zipper lasted about a week. I liked the bag size, but now I am having to safety pin it shut. Spend a dollar or two more and get a decent bag.
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Horrible Bag, December 10, 2008
By Jeff Shao
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This was a horrible bag. It only lasted me about 3 rides on the trail. The zipper wouldn't zip anymore because it wouldn't stay in the groove when zipping it up. The fabric kept getting caught on the zipper when zipping. After a couple times opening it, the zipper already started to break where it wouldn't close anymore. If you want something that will last you, then I suggest you get something else cause even though Bell = Big Company........they have some products that are just below par.
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Good seat bag..., November 16, 2008
By A-OK (Duncan, OK USA)
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This is a strong seat bag. The velcro straps work fine to hold it firmly to the seat, and the zipper is good quality.
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Good and depends.., November 11, 2008
By Holden Brown (USA)
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I have always liked this bag until I bought the super flash light and tried to install it under the seat. Simply, they both won't sit together, unless you are very tall and you can raise your seat high enough.
The bag could have been a little less harsh in the outside design and size so it wouldn't block too much space. The ties that rap underneath the seat to catch it are not very practical but they are ok, could have been easier to reach.
Good capacity for small tools like multifunctional and tire patching tools. Price is good. I'd recommend it if you aren't planning to buy Super Flash light and install it under the seat, or if you are not going to dedicate the under-seat area to anything else. I hope this helps.
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Perfect Pouch, November 3, 2008
By Robert J. Paolini
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This bag is the perfect size and was easy to install. It is durable and sturdy and will do the job.
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Great Product!, October 24, 2008
By IK (Brooklyn, NY)
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Bag is easy to attach and has a lot of storage space.Also you cannot go wrong with the price compared to bike shop's prices.
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functional, but disappointing, September 15, 2008
By Cielo Di Bend (Central Oregon)
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I bought two of the Bell STowAways. One at a local retailer for my husband, and one from Amazon. The StowAway from the retailer attaches to the seat with a screwed on connector. Very nice and secure. The Amazon one has velco and has come loose on SEVERAL rides.
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One Flaw, September 4, 2008
By W. Huber
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As some other reviewers have pointed out, this bag does have one flaw. The two velcro straps at the top are hard to get around the little bars on the bottom of the seat, which can cause it to droop a little. Just zip tie the bag into place and there shouldn't be a problem. It has room enough for a patch kit, multi-tool, keys, cable lock, etc...
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Not bad, August 21, 2008
By Benson (Southeast, USA)
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I keep the essentials in here... I always have a psi gauge, my 10 function tool, my headlight (a big 4 battery LED), a can of tire sealant, and some tire patches. Depending on my ride I usually also put in my cellphone and keys. it gets kinda tight with more than that stuff in there, but I have been able to throw in a pocketknife and my drivers license in there with the other things. I'm thinking of investing in a rack and a bag, but this will suffice for now. When I need more things like work clothes, or school books, I usually just wear a backpack. This is a nice little bag, and several dollars cheaper on Amazon than I've seen elsewhere.
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Nice one, July 25, 2008
By MeatHooks (Rockford IL)
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I must say that it looks alot bigger than it is but Im kinda glad that it is smaller. I have a tube still in the box, a patch kit, tools, cell phone and a pack of smokes. Its plenty big. probably would hold about 2 maybe 3 steakhouse burgers from Burger King. HaHa.
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Only $7, July 17, 2008
By Red Right Hand (Hillsboro, OR)
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First off, it will not take 3 weeks to ship I got mine in less than 21 hours after ordering. It's actually quite spacious and I fee secure putting valuables within it since it is so well velcro(d) to the bottom of my seat. more than enough room for a spare tube, tire levers, mini tool, patch kit, lip balm.... etc.
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Stowaway, August 23, 2007
By C. Chin Loy (Kingston, Jamaica)
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Very useful product, easily installed. We'll see how the velcro straps hold up under "pressure"
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I haven't even gotten it yet and dissapointment can't cover it, March 12, 2009
By bakers heaven (western US)
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I just now got notified it was being sent to me, 9 days after I ordered it, omg I swear if I need something that important I will either get something that comes from amazon warehouses directly, go get it in person or just go without. The timeframe in which this company sends out things they charge you for the minute you order it but you wont get it for a longer period and that is after they finally mail it. If I could have given it no stars I would have, customer service truly is pathetic with this company or maybe the fact I only bought a lower priced item so they figure my order can sit around and gather dust, even though the product I order they had plenty and were instock of it.
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crappy product, September 30, 2008
By Nancy J. Fairleigh (Ohio)
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would not buy this again and will not use what I purchased. will take it to the goodwill and get rid of it
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
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