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Novara Medium Seat Bag

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Item # 825302

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The Novara Medium Seat bag is designed to fit the essentials needed for a day of riding. Stashes tools, tube, energy gel and keys.

Strap with quick-release buckle attachment system holds bag securely under your seat; stabilizer strap wraps around seatpost for added security
Rear zipper opens main bag, which has a mesh sleeve and handy key clip
Reflective detailing and LED loop with built-in reflectivity increase visibility in low light

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Novara Medium Seat Bag Customer Reviews

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Novara Medium Seat Bag

3.0

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

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May

2013

5.0

Great for it's job

By Z0D1AK

from Indianapolis, IN

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City Bikes
Commuting
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Novara Medium Seat Bag:

I bought this bag to carry a few essentials on every bike ride. Small multi-tool, tire levers/tube, that kind of thing. Was debating on the larger expanding seat bag but found this one to be about perfect size for what I was looking for. The mesh pouches on the inside of the bag are a nice touch as well.

I don't carry it there normally, but my iPhone 5 (in LifeProof case) does fit in the bag without difficulty, but not without removing the spare tube first. If you're just carrying a patch kit and levers this bag should do fine. I don't have a CO2 inflator but I imagine it would fit as well.

If you're just looking to carry the basics, this bag should work quite well, but don't imagine carrying the world in it. It's a small bag, but does a small bag's job very well.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Way too small

By BBNYC

from NY, NY

About Me Office Professional

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Too Small

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Comments about Novara Medium Seat Bag:

This bag is just too small. The saddle strap just bearly fit through the seat rails and crimps the bag so my Cell would not fit in. Looks ok, but overall just a waste of time and effort.

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Mar

2013

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Returning it ASAP

By RPH80

from Arlington, VA.

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Comments about Novara Medium Seat Bag:

I suppose the quality of the actual bag is acceptable and sufficiently durable. My problem, however, is that it does not fit on my bike. The velcro strap does not fit around my seat post, so I cannot use this bag at all. Not pleased.

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Sep

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Use of Small Space

By ret3

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual Cyclist, Daily Bicycle Commuter

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Pros

Compact
Easy to use
Well-organized

Cons

Funky Colors

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting

Comments about Novara Medium Seat Bag:

Since I finally got my wife onto a bike of her own, I'd had need of a compact way to carry a few essentials with me on our rides around the neighborhood. My Timbuk2 Tandem Panniers are great for my commute, but their bulk is unnecessary for the job. I had wanted the larger expanding seat bag, because, hey, more room. However, It proved too large when I picked it up and took it over to a Novara Fusion identical to my own. The expanding bag, even with the seat adapter removed, would not comfortably fit between the seat and the front bar of the rear rack. I then tried this medium bag, comparing it to the medium Timbuk2 Strap Seat Pack. I preferred the look of the Timbuk2, but it lacked an attachment point for the extra rear light I like to use when it gets dark, and it had no internal structure for organizing its contents. Therefore, the Novara won the day. I've used it on a few rides now, and like the way my tools and patchkit stay in the left and right internal mesh pockets, while my smartphone and keys fit tidily in the center area. I think I might even be able to squeeze in a spare tube.