Saddle / frame bag

[RedBike]

Where can I get a large saddle bag and or a frame bag from without paying an absolute fortune.

It doesn't necassarily have to be waterproof as I will put anything/everything I need to keep dry in dry bags.

 

[RedBike]

Anyone?

 

[andym]

Interweb?

 

[Amanda P]

You could try here.

 

[RedBike]

Bingo
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Carradice_SQR_Trax_Bag_including_SQR_Bracket/5360042572/

Now to find one that a little cheaper!

 

[chris667]

Does it have to be that big?

 

[RedBike]

Does it have to be that big?

No, i'm just trying to tour without panniers so i'm trying to get some weight off my back / getting everything to fit somewhere.

I ideally wanted to put a sleeping bag in it.

 

[RedBike]

I've just realsed, this might help
http://www.family-camping-supplies.co.uk/item.php?cat=68&i=130

SIZE - 210 x 78 x 50cm
PACK SIZE - 36 x 17cm
WEIGHT -1000g
SEASON - 3 and therefore suitable for spring and autumn camping

 

[chris667]

Have you got a rack?

 

[Bigtwin]

Have you got a rack?

That's a bit personal! And anyway, Redbike is a bloke.

 

[samid]

Last year, I used a Carradice Nelson longflap for a 7-day camping tour, with the tent strapped to the top. The bag was attached via a Carradice SQR seatpost block, and supported by a rack. Worked fine, and the tent perched on the bag provided kind of a backrest ... this year though I used panniers and found them overall more convenient.

 

[RedBike]

Have you got a rack?

No, i'm trying to manage without panniers / a rack.

 

[RedBike]

That's a bit personal! And anyway, Redbike is a bloke.

Careful, there's two people posting under the name Redbike. Only one of us is male.

 

[chris667]

That's a bit personal! And anyway, Redbike is a bloke.

A carrier rack on his/her bicycle, silly.

I'd consider one. Makes your bike far more useful.

My last tour was done with a Carradice Cadet (smallish) with a tent held on the rack with duck tape. Worked beautifully.

 

[StirlingCrispin]

I'd go for a Carradice Camper Longflap from Spa Cycles.
Your local mail-order shop.
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/brands/carradice_bags_panniers_saddlebags.php