Bag recommendations for Audax

[Lien Sdrawde]

I need a bigger capicity bag for this years planned rides. I'm thinking 4 litres approx

Does having a handlebar bag of a good size affect stearing?

and

Can a seatpost bag of the same size be used on a carbon post?

Which is best?

Thanks, Neil.

 

[rollinstok]

It all depends what you carry in the bag.
Waterproof, wallet, light multitool, light pump, inner tube, energy bars etc will not affect your steering to a large degree.
Filled water bottles etc will.
Same applies to a bag on a carbon post.

 

[Aushiker]

As per rollinstok. That said I use a Carradice Barley and a SQR System to mount it on my Look 555 which has a carbon set post. So far so good and the Carradice Barley has a capacity of nine litres.

Andrew

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

Thanks chaps. I dont think i'll be carrying heavy things, as full bottles will go on the frame.
Its more a case of being able to pack more clothing and food to cater for long journey's - though I have no experience of this yet.
Neil.

 

[Falwheeler]

I have one of these http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=12481 great bag

 

[Ian H]

You can put a fair weight in a barbag without affecting the handling. But note the law that says luggage expands to fill the space available.

 

[andrew_s]

In my experience, you need most storage for undressing into rather than carrying things in case.
Set off at 6am wearing longs, a long sleeve top, and possibly a gilet and gloves too; then find that it's warmed up enough by lunch time that you are down to shorts and short sleeves. The longs & extra top have to go somewhere, possibly as well as the waterproof top. Something the size of a Barley is about right.
You can of course make a judgement, and be too cold early and too hot later, but that's your call.