Tip of the Month
Bike seat bag
After promoting the importance of ID on runners and bike helmets in last months' tip, I forgot one major item that should also have ID. The under-the-seat bike bag.
I recently spent a fair chunk of change on a sleek bag for my new bike and kitted it out with C02 dispenser and cartridges, tool kit, spare tube etc. I didn't double-check that it was securely attached before heading out on my long ride that week. When I got home I realized that the bag was MIA. Had I just popped a business card, or a piece of paper with my name and phone # on it, in the bag I might have received a phone call if someone had found it. As it was, I had to make a return trip to the bike store and repurchase all the items which was a needless expense. Live and learn...!
