Customer Reviews

Topeak Aero Wedge Pack with Buckle (Medium)

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Ok. It's a wedge. It doesn't really have to do much except hold a few things and fit under the saddle. My requirements were:

1.) Well made--check.
The construction of the Topeak Aero Wedge is solid. Quality fabric on the upper portion; the lower portion (lighter in color in the pic) has a plastic-like shell (to help repel water and dirt). The quick release buckles (for the straps that attach it to the saddle rails) are (relatively) beefy for what they have to do. The pack has some reinforcements so that it holds its shape regardless of whether you have it empty or full. Also, when attached to my saddle, the Topeak Aero Wedge does not rattle or move around too much while I ride.

2.) Holds my stuff--check.
I needed a seat wedge to hold 3 things for my ride--my wallet and cash, my (large) cellphone (Cingular 8125), and my keys. The medium Topeak Aero Wedge does so with room to spare--AND that's without having expanded the thing. I can easily stuff a small toolkit, tube or a wrench or two in there as well if I expand it. If you're stuck for space, there are a few elastic loops on the bottom which are designed to hold a small hand/CO2 pump.

3.) Safety features--check.
My final requirement was that the wedge has some basic safety features. The Topeak Aero Wedge has a reflective strip across the rear of the pack as well as a loop on the lower portion of the rear to clip a reflector or a light to it. I don't understand why so many seat packs out there do not feature this.

Some other features: The interior has a couple of elastic loops across the top, useful for holding a tool kit or a tube separate from your other stuff. The opening flap has a small mesh pocket that you can use to hold money or your keys. The opening flap is also gusseted (small flaps on either side that go up approximately halfway), so that you can open it while it's attached to the bike and stuff won't fall out to one side or the other.

Finally, I chose the "strap-on" version versus the "clip-on" version (Areo Wedge Pack with fixer) because 1.) I feel that the straps allow the pack to ride "higher" and "tighter" into the saddle, and 2.) the quick release tab on the clip-on version seems thin and flimsy and might break off. I don't know if it's replaceable on the clip-on version.

Regards.

This Topeak seat bag is a great little bag. The medium size is a perfect fit on my road bike. Just big enough to hold all my essentials, yet not so big that it touches the backs of my legs while pedaling. I can fit 2 inner tubes, 2 tire levers, multi-tool, a C02 inflater & extra cartridge, plus my cellphone into this bag. I also love how it slopes downward to contour the lines of a road bike. But I think one of the best features of this bag, is that there are elastic straps and a pocket to hold loose items in place so that they don't bounce around and make a lot of racket.

I bought this pack for my Trek 6000 mountain bike. It is just big enough for a spare tube and the Blackburn Airfix inflator/multitool. It is small enough to fit perfectly under the back of my saddle without any protrusion and small enough not to add too much weight. I chose the velcro version because they can be tightened up closer to the bottom of the saddle and more securely. The other version seems to hang from the saddle and bounce freely under it.
As a side note, I have the small aero wedge pack with velcro for my Trek road bike because the tube takes much less space. A tight fit with both and carrying what I really need in case of a flat, chain problem or necessary tweak.

I picked the medium based on all the reviews I read. It fits an inner-tube, t-wrench and tire levers. I can probably squeeze a phone in and some keys. There isn't much room left although and can unzip the mid zipper and get about an inch more. Construction is good and fit is a bit awkward as it doesn't fit the contour of the seat post and the seat bottom on my bike. I opted for the velcro model after all the bad reviews regarding the one with the "fixer". Overall I'm satisfied. I can't imagine buying the small model if you want to carry a tube and some wrenches.

This bag is perfect for any bike. It has a surprising capacity and a sharp style. The size and shape is perfect for storing spare tubes and repair tools with perhaps room to spare for keys. Thanks to the secure straps, this bag stays put and doesn't budge. One reason I chose this bag over other bags such as the Specialized dirt bag is that that this bag maintains it's shape no matter what is inside. Where other bags tend to look unattractive and deformed when partly filled, this bag always remains stylish. An excellent product.

I have a Giant Sedona DX which I have ridden over 300 miles around my town since I bought it last spring. I bought this pouch to hold the handy stuff - cell phone, wallet and a couple of energy bars. I have a blackburn rear light set right where my reflector used to be and this pouch fits between the reflector and the seat however it is bent due to the relative lack of space and smaller seat on the bike. I can't really use the entire length of the medium pouch and could've done with a small however the puch itself can easily carry a failry packed wallet, a palm treo and two trail mix bars - a handy swiff knife could fit in there too with a little re-adjustment. I have ridden in a little bit of rain and my stuff inside stayed dry, the zippers work ok and the pouch hangs on fairly well. Overall quite satisfied with my purchase though I would recommend that some measurements of how long the pouch is could've helped in my judging size better for the perfect fit.

I generally ride between 15 and 50 miles on a daily basis. I needed a pack that would be able to hold the essentials without being huge. The Topeak was the perfect solution.

Here's what is in my pack (with the pack expanded):
1 - Inflator nozzle
2 - CO2 cartridges
2 - Tire sticks
1 - Spare tube (700x25) in its box
1 - Large cellphone (Blackberry Storm)
1 - DL & Credit Card
1 - Set of car keys
1 - Powerbar Gel Pack

If I do not bring my cellphone, I can easily close the expansion zipper.

This pack holds everything quite nicely and the it is firmly held to the bike. My only concern is that the zipper touches the underside of the seat, making it rather difficult to zip/unzip the pack. Other than that, it's great.

I've been using it for over a year now on my road bike and I'm very satisfied with this pack. It looks sleek, easy to attach and remove, stays secure and fits a lot of things because it's expandable. I carry spare tube, wrench set, tire levers, power bar or two and a phone in it. Once I was able to cram in my light wind jacket inside too! :)
If you use rear flashlight, it's easily attaches to this pack with a clip and stays on.

This little bag will probably outlast me, it's built well with strong materials, but not too heavy. Attaches easily and even on the toughest rugged trails I ride my Mtn bike on it stays firm - even a few gnarly crashes in there too and
it doesn't budge. It holds my bike tool, spare tube, repair kit, a few gel packs and has a little room left to spare.

I have less than 100 miles of use with this bag. The stitching is coming loose and there's a hole worn near the start of the zipper. The bag hasn't held up to the abuse of mountain biking.