Best Trunk Bag & Saddle Rack For MTB?

Charlotte_Newbie · May 2007

Would the Delta Quickbag be ok?. with the Delta Saddle rack as well?.

or are there more cheaper options?. as at the moment im managing with a cheap rucksack, but its not that nice wearing it in hot weather![:(] & it covers up my high viz jacket anyway!.

Thanks again[:)]

Gavin Gilbert · May 2007

I've never used one but it looks a bit flimsy. It looks as if it's been designed to place the maximum possible load on the mounting bracket. It's cheap enough 'lo.

I used one of these: http://www.carradice.co.uk/sqr-saddlepa ... trax.shtml and have done for several years. Pretty much bomb-proof, it's never yet leaked or fallen off, and it's survived a couple of stacks too.

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frogcp · May 2007

Colleague at work has something similiar for at least the past three years. He has a drew-string bag which is held to the rack by a couple of bungees. He says it weighs (the bag) two and a half kilos. As long as you aren't carring much more than that then you should be OK.

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Alcdrewcp · May 2007

I'm using a similar thing, Topeak QR rack with this bag attached. Not the cheapest but it works well the rack say's it can hold 6kg but don't think I've ever used it upto that, heaviest I've carried is a box of wine, which just fits in the bag

Cunobelin · May 2007

At œ50 for the rack and bag, at a similar price, I would certainly go for the SQR

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rdaviesb · May 2007

I use an SQR with (an expanding collection) of saddlebags. Highly recommended.

gas2 · May 2007

I am just about to post an Topeak QR MTB Rack with side frames on ebay. Only used a couple of times. email me if you are interested before i put it on ebay. gas2@freeuk.com

BentMikey · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rdaviesb

I use an SQR with (an expanding collection) of saddlebags. Highly recommended.
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Thirded, I have the SQR system on my fixed wheel and use mostly a carradice longflap camper. That's a bit big for most people, but it'll take my skates and other gear.

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Charlotte_Newbie · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gas2

I am just about to post an Topeak QR MTB Rack with side frames on ebay. Only used a couple of times. email me if you are interested before i put it on ebay. gas2@freeuk.com

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Oh have you put it on ebay now?. as that sounds brilliant[:)]

sorry i stupidly didn`t read your post properly!![:0][:(]

Many thanks again for the kind offer!

ed_m · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gavin Gilbert

I used one of these: http://www.carradice.co.uk/sqr-saddlepa ... trax.shtml and have done for several years. Pretty much bomb-proof, it's never yet leaked or fallen off, and it's survived a couple of stacks too.

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any idea what this is like off road ?
i hear alot these seatpost mounted ones can wiggle round etc.

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carlstone · June 2007

Carradice SQR tour for me. Great build quality and stability. Use it on road only. I think off road it would depend on how heavy the load is, but the steel chassis on the SQR fittings looks solid enough for some rough stuff.

My bikes:
http://www.filehigh.com/viewimg.php?f=29099&i=291574
http://www.filehigh.com/viewimg.php?f=29099&i=317809

carlstone · June 2007

Oh, and the SQR block spreads the load over a larger area of the seat post than the Delta quickbag in your OP.

My bikes:
http://www.filehigh.com/viewimg.php?f=29099&i=291574
http://www.filehigh.com/viewimg.php?f=29099&i=317809

The Bosscp · June 2007

wouldn't get one of those, it's only supported by the seatpost! Would wobble around too much.

Unknown · June 2007

Buy a Blackburn MTN rack for œ22 and bungee your backpack to it.
Later on buy some panniers and you'll be able to carry huge amounts of shopping etc.

My MTB looks nicer with this rack installed.

cupofteacp · June 2007

How much stuff are you carrying?

If your doing the usual - pants shirt socks - bike repair kit

Do you really need a pannier?

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cupofteacp · June 2007

Sorry I hit the wrong button

I've found shoes to be the heaviest thing to carry and a spare pair sorts that out

OK if you need your laptop then fine, but could you not consider reducing what you carry and therefore remove the need for panniers?

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Charlotte_Newbie · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dazzawazza

Buy a Blackburn MTN rack for œ22 and bungee your backpack to it.
Later on buy some panniers and you'll be able to carry huge amounts of shopping etc.

My MTB looks nicer with this rack installed.
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Why didn`t i think of that![;)][:p]

that would be a lot cheaper aswell!. as i will need to pay quite a bit already for the locks & insurance.

But i don`t think i could fit that to my bike, as it hasn`t got the pannier eyes. so think id only be able to have one that fits via the saddle. or can i adapt it some how?.

also when i do want to buy a pannier bag, this Avenir Rack Bag looks just right!

Thanks again everyone[:)]

Alcdrewcp · June 2007

I like the seat post rack as it does mean when I use the bike at the weekends and don't need to carry anything I can remove it. Giving the bike it nice clean look. If you don't need this than panniers would be the best way to go.

If you did go for the proper pannier, I'm sure you can get some clips that will make it fit, such things used to exist several years ago. Shouldn't be more than a few pence. I'm sure someone else will tell you exactualy what and where to get them.

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Charlotte_Newbie · June 2007

How about this seat post rack with side rails?. œ28 seems really good, & its a popular choice on the site!.[:)]

Alcdrewcp · June 2007

Charlotte,

Theres a fair bit of weight in that rack at 1100g, so I'm sure it sturdy.
Still IMO I'd go for either the Topeak RX at nearly a 3rd of the wieght yet 6kg load capacity or QR MTB Rack at just over half the weight and 9kg load capacity which can have these fitted, like I said before I have the MTB version with the side frame and think it is great, used it for about 2 years now without any problems. OK both of them are a bit more then the one you have found but if your going to use it everyday for your commute it'd be worth spending the extra to getting something that will last.

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