I want a big enough saddle bag for a flask, butties and spare clothes

[contadino]

The majority of Brooks do and I seem to remember @Fab Foodie being a fan.

So the saddle needed to be changed in order for the Carradice bag to fit the bike?

Hardly 'without problem' then.

 

[raleighnut]

So the saddle needed to be changed in order for the rider to be comfortable then.

FTFY

 

[Fab Foodie]

Did the stock saddle have the necessary hoops then?

Three of them have. Two that didn't I used an SQR system. Started with a bagman on the Rourke, but now let it hang free onto a rack. No support for the smaller bags on the Brommie. Biggest ones use the SQR.

Bag loops are available from Carradice and the seat mounted qr thing takes one Allen bolt to fix to the rails and Bob is your mothers brother ...

 

[PpPete]

Does it brush against the back of your legs or touch them in any way? I had a wildcat tiger but had to sell it because my leg touched it.

The front of the Koala is quite narrow. So unless I really cram stuff into the nose it's clear of my legs. YMMV

 

[Custom24]

I just bought one of these. Inexpensive.

http://www.ibera.info/products_detail.php?cID=10&Key=57

£12 off Amazon, I think.

I am using it on my commute tomorrow so I will let you know how it goes.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I have one of those, after trying various saddle pods / bags none did the job I wanted them to do so got one of those, carries everything I need with room to spare and easily clips onto the handlebars.

Any chance you (or @User46386 ) could take some photos of how it attaches to the bars and sits in place?
Cheers FF

 

[steve50]

Any chance you (or @User46386 ) could take some photos of how it attaches to the bars and sits in place?
Cheers FF

Not great pics but the bag simply fits between the drops and is strapped in place by two webbing straps with press stud fasteners, doesn't get in the way and has plenty of storage with additional zipped pockets either end and large velcro map pocket to the rear. Holds everything I need with room to spare.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Not great pics but the bag simply fits between the drops and is strapped in place by two webbing straps with press stud fasteners, doesn't get in the way and has plenty of storage with additional zipped pockets either end and large velcro map pocket to the rear. Holds everything I need with room to spare.
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Great, thanks Steve
I'm not sure whether it would foul my fork crown mounted dynamo light, but it might be worth a punt. Very neat all round and cheap as chips!

 

[Custom24]

I just bought one of these. Inexpensive.

http://www.ibera.info/products_detail.php?cID=10&Key=57

£12 off Amazon, I think.

I am using it on my commute tomorrow so I will let you know how it goes.

It is fine. Looks quite smart and does the job. Has a 5 litre capacity so I need to supplement with my saddlebag, but it does mean I can leave the rucksack behind.

 

[steve50]

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It is fine. Looks quite smart and does the job. Has a 5 litre capacity so I need to supplement with my saddlebag, but it does mean I can leave the rucksack behind.

All those velcro straps are going to knock seven bells out of the paintwork unless you get some tape under them, as for the frame bag itself......I guess if its practical for you then fine but imo it looks ruddy ugly.
I did have a small frame bag myself but got rid for the same reason, it was ugly.

 

[Fab Foodie]

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It is fine. Looks quite smart and does the job. Has a 5 litre capacity so I need to supplement with my saddlebag, but it does mean I can leave the rucksack behind.

Frame bags seem to be gaining in popularity as a good solution for racier bikes. I've seen a few cf bikes being used for long Audax rides with such a set-up.

 

[Fab Foodie]

That bike would look better with a massive Carradice saddlebag,I think they look nice myself.

But you don't get a Carradice for £12!!

 

[Custom24]

All those velcro straps are going to knock seven bells out of the paintwork unless you get some tape under them, as for the frame bag itself......I guess if its practical for you then fine but imo it looks ruddy ugly.
I did have a small frame bag myself but got rid for the same reason, it was ugly.

Thanks for reminding me about the tape. As for aesthetics, each to their own. The alternative was panniers

 

[Accy cyclist]

I might get this one http://www.victorandliberty.com/acc...wo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA122QyRg161JyWNWPp It seems big enough for my needs and looks quite retro looking.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think that might be too small for your needs. In real life they are quite small.

Yes i was thinking that. Maybe it's best if i go to the place and ask them for advice and see what they have. Like others say, they might have good second hand ones.