Commuting with a saddle bag?

clod71

I have an aluminium frame (Genesis Aether) which I use to commute and I don't want to put on a rear rack 'cos I also use the bike for training and because it's ugly
I found out abou these Carradice saddle bags and I like the idea that the can come and go like that...
Anybody has any experience with them?
Commuting is about 25k each way.
Would it be a good solution?

Any contribution is very appreciated.

Thank you

titanan

Have used several different carradice bags, both attached to the saddle and attached to the seaport with a sqr bracket, http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=other&product_id=82

Using with the bracket gives you the choice of quickly removing the bag and enclosed tools/valuables.

Def recommend carradice bags.

Seweryn

clod71 wrote: »

I have an aluminium frame (Genesis Aether) which I use to commute and I don't want to put on a rear rack 'cos I also use the bike for training and because it's ugly
I found out abou these Carradice saddle bags and I like the idea that the can come and go like that...
Anybody has any experience with them?
Commuting is about 25k each way.
Would it be a good solution?

Any contribution is very appreciated.

Thank you

I cycle similar dystance to work using an aluminium bike and a Carradice saddle bag. It is great and I would recommend it. The size is OK, but sometimes I wish it was a bit bigger and on a spin I wish it was that bit smaller .
The side pockets could be better weather protected and tighter (they feels a bit flimsy), but on the other hand I have never had any problem with that while on the go.
In general the bag does its job well and it is better solution than a back pack. You can also attach your rear light at the back of the bag.
I bought my one second hand, as the model I wanted was out of stock since July.

k123456

Use one of these, happy with it

http://www.topeak.com/products/TrunkBags-MTX?WYSESSID=ff3i5m5uq0t59dhiargo8bp5d5

clod71

Seweryn wrote: »

I cycle similar dystance to work using an aluminium bike and a Carradice saddle bag. It is great and I would recommend it. The size is OK, but sometimes I wish it was a bit bigger and on a spin I wish it was that bit smaller .
The side pockets could be better weather protected and tighter (they feels a bit flimsy), but on the other hand I have never had any problem with that while on the go.
In general the bag does its job well and it is better solution than a back pack. You can also attach your rear light at the back of the bag.
I bought my one second hand, as the model I wanted was out of stock since July.

I got a Carradice Nelson and one of those SQR system they have.
Hopefully the bag will hold a full change of clothes and my lunch.
And no more back sweating...
Looking forward to it

Seweryn

clod71 wrote: »

I got a Carradice Nelson and one of those SQR system they have.
Hopefully the bag will hold a full change of clothes and my lunch.
And no more back sweating...
Looking forward to it

I think that is the same one I have. Here is a photo of it:

clod71

Seweryn wrote: »

I think that is the same one I have. Here is a photo of it:

No, it's this one



I wanted the green one, but Wiggle doesn't stock them apparently.

Edit: 15lt should be enough space for a credit card tour as well in the few months... :-)

Seweryn

clod71 wrote: »

No, it's this one

I wanted the green one, but Wiggle doesn't stock them apparently.

Edit: 15lt should be enough space for a credit card tour as well in the few months... :-)

Which one is actually bigger?
Is your bag cmpatible with the same bracket fitting?
And how is it balanced when you ride the bike?

clod71

Seweryn wrote: »

Which one is actually bigger?
Is your bag cmpatible with the same bracket fitting?
And how is it balanced when you ride the bike?

The bag I got is 15lt and yeah... it should be ok. According to them, the SQR System apparently fits all Carradice saddlebags.
http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/sqrclamp

just to give you an idea, here's a pic of how it should look even though in this photo the bag is smaller than the one I got


About the balance I don't know, but I will soon I guess...