Brooks England

Challenge Black 1.5L Saddle Bag

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This version really shines when you’re out for longer rides or commuting daily. The extra liter of space is just right—not too bulky, still beautiful, and it holds everything I’d normally cram in my jersey pockets. The craftsmanship is next-level."

A nod to cycling’s golden age with functionality tuned for modern demands, the Challenge Saddle Bag brings expanded capacity to a classic form. Expertly handcrafted in Italy using vegetable-tanned leather, this saddle-mounted bag retains the elegant lines and durable character of the original 1896 design, now with extra space for more ambitious rides.

With a generous 1.5-liter volume, the bag secures to traditional saddle bag loops via an internal buckle system that enhances stability and maintains a clean outer silhouette. Inside, an integrated strap hugs your gear, whether it’s a flat kit, tool roll, CO₂, or pump, keeping everything silent and in place even over rough roads or gravel stretches. Its structured wave base distributes weight evenly, minimizing sway and wear over time.

For those who tour casually, commute with style, or simply refuse to compromise between aesthetics and utility, the Challenge Saddle Bag is a beautifully executed essential that ages gracefully with every mile.