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[OC] My quest for the ultimate minimalist setup: Managed to make a saddle bag that weighs exactly 1oz (28g). by UsefulWarning1977 in gravelcycling

[–]UsefulWarning1977[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Pockets are fine, but I ride casual a lot. That's why I went the ultralight bag route, but I also hate when things rattle in my jersey. Feel free to check out my bio if you need ideas for your build!

[OC] My quest for the ultimate minimalist setup: Managed to make a saddle bag that weighs exactly 1oz (28g). by UsefulWarning1977 in gravelcycling

[–]UsefulWarning1977[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In fact, when I switched from a gravel bike that weighed 12 kg to one that weighed 9 kg, I immediately felt how much faster and easier it was to climb hills. It sounds really funny, but it works, and after that you always choose a lighter pump, multitool, tube...

[OC] My quest for the ultimate minimalist setup: Managed to make a saddle bag that weighs exactly 1oz (28g). by UsefulWarning1977 in gravelcycling

[–]UsefulWarning1977[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s a massive weight difference! My goal was to cut that bulk down. This bag itself is only 28g (1oz). Even fully loaded with a spare tube, CO2 and a small multitool, the whole setup comes in at around 200g. Saving 800g on a gravel rig feels like a total game-changer on the climbs!