Falcon Magnetic Saddle Bag – 0.37L | 5"x 3"x 1.5" | Sleek Minimalist Design, Fast Magnetic Buckle Attachment | Cycling Bike Bag (Black, Small)

I bought this for my gravel bike, but not for tools and a spare tube, that on my downtube. This (large version) was purchased as it's relatively light and is big enough to to put a packable jacket in, for me to attach and forget until needed. It met the objective perfectly, it sits nicely my saddle on a Redshift suspension seat post and does not interfere. I just about squished in a Pearl Izumi Convertible jacket though it was a tight fit. The contents are easily accessible, and if I didn't use the downtube it would have served well enough for some basic tools and a tube, however I don't imagine I could have fitted a butyl tube in easily, along with CO2, extra tubeless sealant and other things I tend to overpack just in case. The small might also have been OK for general use, but I imagine I would get as much in my trouser pocket so I don't imagine I'd downsize. The boa is effective so far, and if it failed (and it does pop off if you overtighten) it looks safe enough that it would rattle around on the seat without losing the contents. I'm not convinced of the longevity of the BOA is you use it frequently or overtighten it, I suspect it will wear the interface similar to rounding a hex bolt, only in this scenario it will be impossible to securely tighten and retain the bag. However I have not tested that, and will update if it does happen. I would still have given 5/5 marks, the zip looked great quality and the seam suggested it would let in little to no water or dust except under extreme conditions. However I can't give 5/5, on opening the bag for the very first time out of the box - and that was the problem, it wouldn't let me in never mind water - the finishing quality on the internal stitching was very very poor, the zip was jammed from leaving the factory [see update below], caught on the internal lining fabric as the stitching was poor. Or so I would discover after carefully finagling the zip open, foolishly then trying to close and open the zip again, that resulted in more negotiating with the zip and poor fabric. Desperate for a ride and being male, foolish enough to fix things myself rather than go through the returns process, after some glue and 30 minutes for it to cure sufficiently I found the zip worked OK. I bought another for my MTB, again for fit and forget rainwear (though this time I was determined to return it if the finishing quality was poor). I still have it. The options for segregating tools and other content is limited though well thought out to make the most of limited space, and it works perfectly well for my use cases. The large is not as spacious as a Topeak wedge bag or others I've had before, but I have to admit I much prefer the almost stealth aesthetic of the Lumiere in comparison. It is sufficient for most rides, but if you ride long distances or in poor conditions it would be reluctant to rely on the packable contents as sufficient to manage my risk of having to ask the missus or paying a taxi to get back to base. So from a limited sample size of 2, 50% are poorly finished, hence the lower marking, but I would recommend them, especially if you have the time to be patient, time to send defective ones back until you get a one that passes your quality assurance needs. Good luck. UPDATED September 2024. The company sent me another bag as a replacement, and could not have been nicer in the process. It appears excellent quality, non of the issues I mentioned above were present. It appears I was unlucky with the first, the other 2 have been perfect. As a result I've changed my rating, excellent bag and if you are unlucky the excellent service warrants 5/5 in my book. I imagine I'll buy a few more for Xmas and the older cyclists in my family (healthier than the usual booze they get, though now I think of it, it's the right size to carry a hip flask).

This is an excellent bit of kit, I went for the smaller size and it’s just big enough to fit a tube, tyre lever, puncture patches, multi tool and some emergency cash. I was a bit dubious about the boa style catch (I have been burned before with small saddle bags falling off and being lost for ever) and while it looks a bit flimsy in use I have found the the design to be secure and easy to take on and off. The pockets inside are very useful. I did find the other day that after a downpour the bag was wet inside, but the product does not advertise its self as waterproof so I cannot complain you just have to remember after a wet ride to take the contents out and dry it over night. Overall an excellent product in a wide range of colours (can’t stand boring black bags) and I would consider other products from the range, punches well above its weight at this price.

I've done around 20 days riding with this bag on two different bikes. It's well made from tough waterproof fabric with a decent quality zip. Very easy to remove. A little fiddly to fit but no worse than other bags that strap on to saddle rails. Larger size is perfect for 2x standard tubes, 2x cartridges, tyre levers and a small multi tool. Doesn't rattle or move around too much and doesn't damage seatpost.

I’m really impressed with the Lumiere & Co. saddle bag (size small). It’s the perfect size for all my essentials; multi-tool, co2 pump, two 16g cartridges, tpu tube, levers and some paper towel. The bag is sturdy and well-made, with a high-quality zipper that doesn't snag. It attaches securely under the saddle with the boa-like strap and doesn’t shift around during rides. I also love the sleek design—it doesn’t add any bulk to my bike. This bag has quickly become an essential part of my cycling gear. I'd 100% consider trying out other Lumiere & Co. products given the quality and price point of this saddle bag. Highly recommend!

Good product. Fits nicely under the saddle and holds well with the magnetic boa system. Size small holds most of my essentials.

Really well made, the adjustable dial lock is really good and very good quality. It looks expensive and neat under a race saddle. If you wish to take a multi tool and more than one tube with co2 etc I'd go for the larger version. Really happy at that price too

The good - It appears well made, the zip works smoothly. The storage is also set out well, with a little pocket on both sides when you open the pack up. I was able to fit in my multi tool, 2 Silca levers and co2 head, co2 canister, tubolito tube (not a butyl tube with the multi tool), tyre boot, chain link and a tool for removing a valve. The Bad - 3rd ride today with some local gravel and a tiny bit of single track. The magnetic clasp released and the pack was lost, leaving me without a pack and contents - total cost, approx £125. I was always nervous using this and not confident that the magnet would hold but it did survive the 200km dirty Reiver, which is fairly smooth gravel I can't recommend this for this reason and will go back to using a top tube bag for gravel and my back pockets otherwise

Really decent saddle bag. I tried a handful of saddle bags, many of them had BOA type closures. This is *by far* the best implementation. Firstly, it's a metal cord, not fabric - some others I tried were fabric cords and they were fraying just from a few uses. Secondly, the closure method is very intelligent. The bag itself with my tube, tools etc is half closed with a YKK zip. The bag is held to the saddle via the BOA. The BOA releases incredibly easily and quickly, in the past I've used Enduro Straps, which you wrap the velcro strap around the saddle rails - and it's pretty messy. What I don't understand is the price point. This thing, with the BOA technology should be twice the price. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad it's not! But it's definitely a premium bag. I've bought two. Note : I did originally buy the smaller bag. I found it a tiny bit too small for me, I like to carry a tube, a multi tool ratchet, a mini multi tool, two Pedros tyre levers, a couple of Graze bars. It would have fit, but it was very very tight. The bigger bag, (this one), doesn't look much bigger on the outside but is much bigger on the inside.