Carradice saddlebags

[ChristinaJL]

I've just ordered a carradice barley for my road bike with the hope that it will fit. I have a brooks b17 saddle, but a 52cm specialized women's bike. Not ordered any bagman or SQR yet as I want to see how it will fit. So, would the bagman sport or SQR be a better bet, given that my seat is not the highest?

Also I just couldn't resist getting the camper longflap bag for my touring bike. I only have a selle italia saddle for this one, so will I be able to put the straps round the saddle rails? I think my hubby will be less than amused if I spend too much more on accessories.

 

[e-rider]

putting the straps through the rails might be possible but it's a bit of a bodge and the saddlebag will not be as stable.

 

[ChristinaJL]

a bodge is what I'd though!! Maybe I'll wait till he goes to work, then order another brooks saddle.

 

[djb1971]

Take a look here Christina, It gives you the dimensions. Your saddle should have the loops so you wont need a qr version. The barley will wobble around unless it's supported. Some people can cope with it but I couldn't.

http://born2bike.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/carradice-bagman-qr-sport/

 

[ACS]

Load of Carradice bags on Brooks here

I use a Barley on both a B17 standard and narrow without out any wobble or additional support.

 

[ChristinaJL]

Take a look here Christina, It gives you the dimensions.

thanks, looks like the sport one without the QR might just fit. Thanks!! Will see how the bag fits on my saddle when it arrives, then make the decision.

 

[ChristinaJL]

Load of Carradice bags on Brooks here

that's a lot of photos, some nice ones though.

 

[ChristinaJL]

Anyways, I just saw a dark green brooks b67S on chain reaction cycles for £25, now I can't pass that up could I? So, hoping that will fit on the dawes karakum bike nicely for the camper saddle bag.

 

[ChristinaJL]

yay, my carradice barley and camper longflap arrived from wiggle this morning!! I have a Sue and a Priscilla bag!! Photos for those of you who are interested in how much can fit in the Barley. I could have got more in, even my waterproof trousers strapped across the top I reckon.

This is how it fits on a 52cm women's bike!

I've ordered a sport bagman too, cos the bag was hitting the back of my legs and knowing me, that would get on my nerves after a long ride.

 

[djb1971]

You pack too neatly!!
You can squeeze another bottle and some snacks in there too

The bagman will keep the bag from rubbing your shorts away

 

[ChristinaJL]

You pack too neatly!!
You can squeeze another bottle and some snacks in there too

you've not seen me pack a suitcase.

yep, definately could have fit in my 1 litre water bottle and numerous energy drinks/gels/bars and that's not considering the extra space left in one of the pockets. Had my puncture/repair kit stuff on one side.

I wonder how much stuff I can strap to the top once I get some bungees!!

 

[Darkmarkster]

thats some neat packing my only worry is that,and before i tell you this dont laugh i need to fit in some size 15 plimsoles into mine,because i decided it would be easier to walk around in plimsoles than carry big shoes or stay in cleated road shoes,so do you reckon that plimsoles,x1 pair of shorts,small wash bag,t shirt,socks,boxers,and a few little bits would fit in there? lol

 

[Darkmarkster]

did i just notice you have a Tacx I-magic trainer attached to that bike? (Let me guess from Wiggle?)

 

[ChristinaJL]

i need to fit in some size 15 plimsoles into mine, so do you reckon that plimsoles,x1 pair of shorts,small wash bag,t shirt,socks,boxers,and a few little bits would fit in there?

well, only having size 5 feet, I've not a clue how big size 15 is, but you could always strap the plimsoles to the top of the bag in a waterproof bag maybe?

the other stuff should fit in there ok, I reckon. or you could always try a carradice pendle - they're 11 litres I believe, but I've not seen one, and I don't think they have the extra metal on top for more straps, although you could always stap stuff on anyway with bungees.

 

[ChristinaJL]

did i just notice you have a Tacx I-magic trainer attached to that bike? (Let me guess from Wiggle?)

oh, the bike is on my tacx rollers actually, but I got a front fork stand so I can use the rollers when my husband is not about in case I cycle off the rollers. Not that I have yet, I actually enjoy the rollers, but if I want to do the sufferfest fight club workout, I need to be using the stand, as it gets a bit dodgy sprinting on rollers at over 40mph - well for me anyway.

and they cyclists in the background on the pc is just a wallpaper from the sky website!!