Pannier rack & saddle issue on road bike

[livpoksoc]

Hi,

I have a 2010 specialize secteur elite which I want to get a pannier rack for. I didn't buy one at point of purchase because I was advise a back pack would be better for weight distribution, but I'm currently finding the need to carrier heavier loads so need to get one. Can anyone recommend one that would fit? I currently have a Topeak rack that clamps to the saddle post for my MTB but the clamp won't fit my road bike & the bag that came with it won't fit a road version of the rack.

Also, my saddle is starting to wobble slightly, I remember when i was a teenager this was a rust issue...i've not done much maintenance before so how easy would it be to replace the bracket o top of the saddle post?

 

[ianrauk]

I used to have a pannier on my Secteur Elite.

'twas the Tortec Velocity (Also available in black)
Got it from Evans Cycles.

 

[2Loose]

Also, my saddle is starting to wobble slightly, I remember when i was a teenager this was a rust issue...i've not done much maintenance before so how easy would it be to replace the bracket o top of the saddle post?

You'll find the bracket is part of the seat post and is non-replaceable. If the saddle is wobbly, I'd suggest that it just needed tightening onto the saddle rails a bit more.

 

[livpoksoc]

I used to have a pannier on my Secteur Elite.

'twas the Tortec Velocity (Also available in black)
Got it from Evans Cycles.

Thanks, i'll check it out.

Being a noob, is there usually a set spec for bags to fit certain racks?

 

[ianrauk]

Thanks, i'll check it out.

Being a noob, is there usually a set spec for bags to fit certain racks?

Most should have moveable fittings.