Q. What is the purpose of saddle bags?

Answer

Having a saddlebag permanently fastened to the bike means quickly accessing the riding necessities whenever they set-out and reducing the amount of time spent getting ready to hit the road. When the weather in the winter is unpredictable, it's helpful to have a saddle bag to store additional layers and snacks. Fewer supplies, including a spare inner tube, puncture repair kit, tools, rain gear, food, first aid kit, etc., may be carried in a smaller pack. Touring bikes, racing bikes, and cross-country mountain bikes all have seat bags. It's not always easy to get everything needed into the saddlebags, and securing them so they don't jiggle about on the saddle may be a pain.