I have two Orucase saddle bags, the 2.5” version on my road bike and the 3.5” on my gravel bike. I try to remember to grab one when I take the CX bike instead. Secured with voile straps they don’t move at all and look great. Let’s me carry everything I need to get out of just about any sticky situation.
It’s pretty much a moot point for me. As jerseys get smaller, so do the pockets. As someone typically wearing a xs/xxs jersey, I’m finding the limit at a phone and a bar/gel, and maybe some arm warmers. So everything else is in a saddle bag by necessity.
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I‘m going to try that out. Just need some shrinktubing to secure it against slipping. Thx for the suggestion. It’s about 3cm or 1“ smaller than the topeak micro, so 
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Saddle bag for daily riding and training. But when race day comes, I need to be able to fix a flat ASAP, and fiddling with tiny zippers on a saddle bag just takes too long and is very difficult in the moment. So I have Stan’s Darts and 2 CO2’s ready to go on a Lyzene Velcro strap thingy, on the downtube. I can patch the hole within seconds, then twist the head on a CO2 (breaking the tape and puncturing the cartridge.
Sorry for the bad picture. The co2 head is threaded just down to contact with a piece of tape securing it (not shown). Also capable of holding a tube and a few other tools if needed, but I have a SWAT multi tool holder.
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small frame bag and pockets 
I use a saddle bag for a tube, multi tool and master link. I hate having extra weight on my back.
I really wish frame manufacturers would include a swat box by default. Especially aero frame with really big tubes should have enough space for what you’d ordinarily put in a saddle bag.
Cyckit Aeroclam is the best looking saddle bag I’ve found. Bought one years ago with no issue at all. Fits great.
I like each bike to have the essentials at all times, so each bike has a saddle bag with necessary tools. I don’t have to worry about getting down the road and realizing I forgot my CO2, multitool, or other essential. That also frees my jersey pockets for phone, keys, gels, and the things that change with every ride.
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Late to the discussion, but having read some of the comments I thought I’d add my thoughts/experiences and what I do
I have the Lezyne Caddy with a Tubolito, tyre levers, tyre patches, a minimalist first aid kit, and a whistle. I then have my EDC tool in my steerer with Jank’s dart tubeless plug attachment and spare quick link.
I use a Lezyne Pocket Drive HV. It’s about 80g and has a much higher volume than most mini pumps. The biggest difference though is the flex hose. A broken tubeless valve is a major pain in the backside. Downside is it has to live in my USWE, but it’s always there and I don’t ride without a pack anyway. It’s lighter than a couple of CO2 cannisters and a head, plus never runs out or creates extra wastage for me to haul out (and I don’t have to find CO2 at my destination races).
I’ve got the Babieri Nano pumps and tried various other mini pumps with the idea of minimizing weight and space, but the lack of a hose and the crazy number of pumps for a 29x2.4" tyre mean it’s really not worth the bother.
As others have mentioned, if you’re carrying a quick link with the intention of fixing a broken chain, make sure your multi tool has a chain breaker.
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As soon as I found the silca Mattone bag I switched to one permanently, first bag I used that I can’t feel with my thighs as I ride, simple, doesn’t rattle, looks good. Just carry one inner, tyre lever, co2 when I have any, quick link, park tool patches. Not much at all. Pump in jersey with phone, food, glasses.
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Have a link to the pencil case?
