Friday, 10 October 2014

Topeak Aero Wedge (Buckle) Small Saddle Bag Review

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5 out of 5 stars

There are those that snigger at a saddle bag, often rubbished by 'purists' for making your bike look ugly, and the rider unprofessional - these are just some of the things I've heard. But let's face it people, if you're out on a road bike and you're not going to wear a rucksack or a bag of some sort, you are going to need a saddle bag. Remember, they don't always look cool, but you probably aren't 'pro' and don't have a team car following you around to change your wheel if you get a puncture. And then also envision the walk back home, depending on how from home you are, it's probably going to be a tough walk wheeling your bike with a flat tyre to your home, and you're probably going to be wearing cleats!
So it was time to buy one. After doing a spot of research, I was on the look out for the Topeak Aero Wedge, as the name suggests, it's an aerodynamic saddle bag that also fits nice and snugly to the saddle post via a buckle and tie option. I went for the small size as all I was intending on carrying was a spare inner tube and a tyre lever. It has been a great little purchase to be honest, nice deep little bag that I have managed to get an inner tube and tyre lever into as well as other items if I wish. It was nice and easy to install and doesn't look half bad at all, looking tough, modern, and I like the reflective strip too!
Overall I would thoroughly recommend this saddle bag to anyone who is looking for an easy to install bag with plenty of room that looks the business.