Bags & Storage
Where you carry your gear changes what you actually need — a saddle bag for a spare tube and multitool is a different job to a frame bag for a phone and snacks on a longer ride.
Which Bag Suits Your Ride?
- Saddle bags: The classic spot for a spare tube, tyre levers and a multitool — out of the way and always with you.
- Frame & top tube bags: Easy mid-ride access to your phone, keys or snacks without stopping.
- Handlebar & phone mount bags: Keep navigation and essentials visible while riding.
- Storage capsules: Bolt onto a bottle cage mount for tools without sacrificing your water bottle.
What to Look For
Weatherproofing matters more than capacity for most riders — a bag that lets water in ruins a phone or tool kit fast. Reflective detailing is a small but genuinely useful extra if you ever ride in low light.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a saddle bag if I have a backpack?
A saddle bag keeps a flat-fix kit permanently on the bike, so you're covered even on rides where you didn't plan to bring a bag at all.
Are frame bags only for long-distance touring?
Not at all — a small frame bag is just as useful for a daily commute, keeping your phone and wallet accessible without digging through a backpack.
Heading out on the train with your bike and gear? See our Sydney trains guide for what else to plan for.
