Bicycle saddle bags for touring

[dmytro_goncharenko]

I just wonder what kind of saddle bags do you usualy use for your touring? Being a cycling travelling fun I was looking for a bag as an addition to my bike backpack. And pannier wasn't a proper decision for me because of many reasons (wrong weight balance,some risk of broken spokes on rear wheel and more) So, I started looking for much better option and finally found this one.


Bag details:
Volume: 7 liters (1.85 US gal)
Weight: 250 g. (8.8 oz)
Material: “Titan”
Material density: 1680D
Basic colors: black or gray
Additional colors: orange, blue, yellow, red, green, light green, lime color.
Price: $59

 

[Aushiker]

None currently but I am in the process of building up a Salsa Mukluk as my bikepacking bike. At this point in time the saddle bag for that bike will be a Porcelain Rocket Mr Fusion.

Andrew

 

[steveindenmark]

Jannie tours on a Trek Road bike with rear rack and panniers. She carries about 20kg which is plenty of gear. she has never had wheel or spoke pronlems.

 

[ianrauk]

How about a Carradice Carradry SRQ.
I'll be cycling from Switzerland to home later on in the year. Panniers are not an option for my road bike. So this looks a very good bet.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I just wonder what kind of saddle bags do you usualy use for your touring? Being a cycling travelling fun I was looking for a bag as an addition to my bike backpack. And pannier wasn't a proper decision for me because of many reasons (wrong weight balance,some risk of broken spokes on rear wheel and more) So, I started looking for much better option and finally found this one.


Bag details:
Volume: 7 liters (1.85 US gal)
Weight: 250 g. (8.8 oz)
Material: “Titan”
Material density: 1680D
Basic colors: black or gray
Additional colors: orange, blue, yellow, red, green, light green, lime color.
Price: $59

Can I just say, that second picture is rather unfortunate as the tree branch looks like your nose!!

 

[steveindenmark]

Would a Carradice not cause as much stress to the rear wheel as panniers, as well as stressing the seat post?

I know its a good Company but they always look a bit cumbersome.

 

[ianrauk]

I have a Ti seat post so it won't be a problem.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

+1 to the blue man. I've had an SQR block and packs on all sorts, even folder stems and never had a moment concern.

They're remarkably simple in use pretty discrete when the pack is off and if you have another suitable bag, you can fix it to the frame and have your own bespoke set up. The frame is set up to readily fit conventional saddlebags too.

 

[bigjim]

Carradice on my last tour.

 

[vernon]

Would a Carradice not cause as much stress to the rear wheel as panniers, as well as stressing the seat post?

I know its a good Company but they always look a bit cumbersome.

My 24 stones plus panniers doesn't stress my wheels or the seat post.

Oh, and I use a Carradice camper saddlebag for good measure.

You might like to revise your opinion.

 

[bigjim]

My 24 stones plus panniers doesn't stress my wheels or the seat post.

Oh, and I use a Carradice camper saddlebag for good measure.

You might like to revise your opinion.

Saddlebag weight tends to be concentrated down through the seatpost/seat tube and towards the centre of the frame IMO. In other words an addition to riders bodyweight so little effect on handling unless it sways when you are out of the saddle. But mine does not do that.

 

[TheDoctor]

I've used a Barley for a short tour - but it does entail packing very, very light...
Last tour, I used a T-Bag on my Brompton. That was for a week away.

 

[jiberjaber]

I'm considering one of these the smallest they do is 11L (350g) which I thing should be enough for a couple of overnight stops I think..
They do a few other sizes, I think the largest is 17L (400g) I'd be interested if anyone has any experience with them. It will be on a carbon seat post, and one of my concerns is clearance from the back of my thighs.

https://www.apidura.com/product/saddle-pack-compact/

 

[ianrauk]

I'm considering one of these the smallest they do is 11L (350g) which I thing should be enough for a couple of overnight stops I think..
They do a few other sizes, I think the largest is 17L (400g) I'd be interested if anyone has any experience with them. It will be on a carbon seat post, and one of my concerns is clearance from the back of my thighs.

https://www.apidura.com/product/saddle-pack-compact/

Now that bag looks pretty good.
I haven't bought the Carradice I linked to above yet. Will have to have a think.

 

[Dayvo]

Can I just say, that second picture is rather unfortunate as the tree branch looks like your nose!!

Very good, MDB!