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Commuting with a saddle bag?
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05-02-2012 07:17PM#1I 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 you0
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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 smallerI 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
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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.0 -
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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...
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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... 0
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