seat post pannier

[Milo]

I feel the ops needs would be better met by a handlebar bag or a large saddle bag. You really do not need a rack for some sangers and spare water.

 

[amaferanga]

Not saying the OP needs one, but IME seatpost racks work extremely well with a rack bag for carrying moderate amounts of not-too-heavy stuff. I used to use one for commuting and did an unsupported LEJOG with one. Not once did I ever have issues with it rotating on the seatpost. Mine was a Pletscher one (like this: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/pletscher-orion-seat-post-fitting-rear-rack-with-mudguard-prod25435/) that Decathlon used to sell for about £16. So either decathlon or SJS have got their price seriously wrong!

 

[PpPete]

I'd sort your pump carry out and just use the frame mounts. I've found a single 700 ml bottle with electrolyte mix is ok for 30-40 miles in the summer, I add a second bottle if I'm going up to 50 miles between stops. I drink lots of tea at any stops though.

I don't like frame bags (tri bag style) - find my kneed rub against when out of the saddle. I use a Topeak wedgepack for most rides, or R&K Countour Bag for anything longer. There are various styles/sizes of Contour bag, some prob have mesh for an extra bottle - might be worth a look. Very stable carry IME and seatpost adaptor which stays on bike only weighs 40 grams.

 

[david k]

lots to consider, ill check out those contour bags, look good

 

[Zoiders]

Unless it's a real mounting issue as in you have a carbon frame you dont fancy putting P-clips on then I would just use an normal lightweight rack such as a Blackburn over a beam rack.

 

[david k]

not sure its possible with a carrera vanquish

this is cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220906398...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1970wt_1199

 

[DCLane]

not sure its possible with a carrera vanquish

this is cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220906398...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1970wt_1199

I've got the same problem with my Carrera Virtuoso - have tried several different mudguards and none fit. I'm looking at exactly the same solution!

 

[chugsy]

I have one of these - bought extra mounting blocks so it can be transferred between my many bikes. Holds all my tools, lunch etc... I use it's frame to mount all my lights so I don't have to buy multiple sets per bike. Not convinced it's suitable for carbon posts as you have tighten up an allen bolt directly onto the post. It's called the Altura Arran rack pack.

 

[david k]

looks the business to me mate, where from?

 

[cyberknight]

I've got the same problem with my Carrera Virtuoso - have tried several different mudguards and none fit. I'm looking at exactly the same solution!

cruds with a standard rack....

 

[chugsy]

looks the business to me mate, where from?

Got mine from JE James years ago .... Google around (use images first as the Arran name seems to cover a range) - I found these:
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=3761&categoryID=97
http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3684
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/altura-arran-expanding-post-pack-black-prod17975/
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/altura-arran-expanding-post-pack-id30072.html

 

[david k]

standard rack looks good but i bit too much for what im looking for, i like the look of the arran bag, jut about right size, connection to seat post looks a bit weak, is it?

 

[chugsy]

I believe there is a weignt limit for this as well to consider but it's sufficient for my and your needs. The connection is made by Rixen & Kaul (someone mentioned the Contour range in an earlier post) so the quality is high - over two years of rolling over pot holed surfaces it has yet to fail on me yet. If I was off roading on a MTB it'd be a different issue of course. Initially I was paranoid and looped a strap around the saddle rails and through the carry handles just in case it failed. Nowadays I just click and go - it's just so convinient and quick to use!

 

[chugsy]

Contour bags limits are 2kg - I'm sure I exceed this some days with no issues.

http://www.klickfix.de/index.php?mod=1&lang=en

 

[DCLane]

not sure its possible with a carrera vanquish

this is cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220906398...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1970wt_1199

Bought and arrived today. It fitted OK and worked fine on my 20 mile commute today - should serve suitably as both a pannier and mudguard.

One thing to note; the way it fitted meant that it is on a slight downward angle.