Carradice vs panniers?
iPete
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After spotting a guy with a Brompton and rear Carradice saddle bag, its got me thinking; can I justify getting a Carradice saddle bag system when I love my Ortliebs?
What do people think of them?
Not only could I use it on my new Brompton but it could be a new aero solution for the roadie and be much lighter?
QR bag support for easy bike swap:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/carradice-bagma ... g-support/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/carradice-pendle-saddle-bag/
Its a similar price to the Brompton S Bag system, not sure this is going to need much justification..
What do people think of them?
Not only could I use it on my new Brompton but it could be a new aero solution for the roadie and be much lighter?
QR bag support for easy bike swap:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/carradice-bagma ... g-support/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/carradice-pendle-saddle-bag/
Its a similar price to the Brompton S Bag system, not sure this is going to need much justification..
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I went from rack + panniers to a Super C with QR bagman and I'm very happy. Weight on the bike is less noticeable and it looks sleeker too.0
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I use the carradice barely saddle bag with QR bag support. can't fault it. The bag is great and any issues i've had with the QR support, carradice sent replacement parts.
The only downside i see is that the weight is higher up. Makes the bike feel different but no performance issues from what i have noticed.0 -
Superb, should take some of the torture off those windy days!
Gaz, what do you cram into the Barley? Need room for a shirt/socks/boxers & spare tube/lever/multi tool in the side pockets, manageable with 7 litres?
Could be a faff when I want to do a big shop mind, could keep the rack on I s'pose :?0 -
iPete wrote:Superb, should take some of the torture off those windy days!
Gaz, what do you cram into the Barley? Need room for a shirt/socks/boxers & spare tube/lever/multi tool in the side pockets, manageable with 7 litres?
Could be a faff when I want to do a big shop mind, could keep the rack on I s'pose :?
I fit in-
Shirt
pants
socks
watch
2x tubes
pump
2x gas cartridges
gloves
glases case
Spanners
Pliers
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Wallet
Phone
Keys
allen keys
tyre leavers
change
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Thanks, might actually consider the Ortlieb Large Saddle Bag in that case. Doesn't look quite as retro but should do the job.
Want to pick up a Hope District rear light when winter returns and don't think that'd be possible with the Carradice.0 -
iPete wrote:
Want to pick up a Hope District rear light when winter returns and don't think that'd be possible with the Carradice.0 -
I've got a Carradice SQR slim.
Each morning I comfortably fit shirt, trousers (kept in Eagle Creek folder, approx A4 size) pants, socks, shampoo, deodorant, wallet, keys, mobile, pump, spare tube, levers, allen keys. Often a 600ml bottle goes in, and/or lunch, or a pair of trainers. Plenty of room, think it's about 16L.
Edit: Also have a SQR Glentress which would probably fit all you need if the shirt doesn't need to be absolutely crease free. It's only about 5L.0 -
Thanks, great suggestion, just need to decide whether I want 2.7L or 5L capacity and see what works best on bromie/roadie. Luckily I don't need my shirts to look ironed!0
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iPete wrote:Luckily I don't need my shirts to look ironed!0