Saddlebags

Why are saddlebags essential for road biking and mountain biking?

Saddlebags are great for athletic cyclists. Thanks to their compact size (often amounting to less than one liter), you won’t have to worry that they’ll add much weight to the bicycle. Their compact size - not too wide or long - also makes them very aerodynamic. Perfect for road bikers and mountain bikers who greatly value these aspects.

Mounting methods for saddlebags offer advantages to both regular and sporty cyclists. Saddlebags will often either have a click system or feature Velcro straps. The adjustable Velcro straps in particular provide more stability and prevent the saddlebag from bouncing around while you’re on the move. And finally, thanks to the water-resistant, durable materials they’re made of, saddlebags will keep your things safe and dry.
 

How do you fasten saddlebags?

As mentioned, the click system and (Velcro) straps are the two most common mounting methods for saddlebags. Saddlebags will often have one of these two options. 

With a click system like KLICKfix, you can easily click the bag in place in a single motion. Saddlebags are often equipped with an (integrated) adapter to slide your bag easily into place. This system is especially suitable for road bikes and mountain bikes, and keeps the saddlebag from bouncing around too much. Saddlebags with a click system do tend to be more expensive.

With (Velcro) straps, mounting the saddlebag may take longer, depending on the ease with which you fasten the straps around your seat tube. This process does not require additional tools, and removing the saddlebag is just as easy. This mounting method is less stable than the click system, but on the upside, it usually does make saddlebags more affordable.
 

The most popular saddlebag brands at Hollandbikeshop

There are saddlebags in different sizes, ranging from cheaper saddlebags with solid basic qualities, to more expensive bags, made by the best-known top brands. There is something here for every budget. And for every cyclist! Whether you are an avid sporty cyclist or you use your road bike for your commute to stay in shape.
 

Sporty saddlebags - AGU, Topeak and Contec

Since saddlebags are mainly popular with mountain bikers and road bikers, they often have an appropriately athletic design. The professional, lightweight saddlebags that Topeak produces are a great example of this: made of durable, water-resistant materials, these bags often feature a waterproof inner pocket and reflecting elements. And they’re lightweight, of course.

Agu also produces many sporty saddlebags. Functional, stylish, with reflecting details and convenient features like a mini pump holder and a key hook. Contec offers you both sporty bike seat bags made of water-repelling materials like polyester, and classic models made of genuine leather, with tasteful, fitting names like Gravy and Honey.
 

Classic saddlebags - Brooks, Ortlieb and Monte Grappa

You cannot spell “classic” without “c-l-a-s-s”. Anyone in search of cycling practicality and class will be overjoyed by Selle Monte Grappa’s saddlebags. These bags are strong in design and available in beautiful leather editions with a playful appearance. Go for a mono-colored design, for example, or a simple bike seat bag with straps in a different color, or with a beautiful print!

Brooks is another manufacturer of gorgeous, classic saddlebags, as well as a number of sporty models. Brooks bike saddle bags are a stylish addition to your bike seat, made timeless by the use of Italian, vegetable-tanned leather. Brooks makes the most of limited space by offering you various kinds of saddlebags, like simple bags with a zipper closure and wallet-sized saddlebags.
 

Buy easily from a wide range of saddlebags at Hollandbikeshop

Discover the wide range of saddlebags at Hollandbikeshop! We offer saddlebags by various high-quality brands like Brooks, Topeak, Ortlieb and Selle Monte Grappa. Order today and enjoy quick delivery as well as a 30-day cooling-off period. We are your number 1 bike saddlebag shop!