Saddlebag mounting.

[simongt]

Saddlebags apparently are a peculiarily British thing as can now be seen by the vast majority of saddles that don't possess saddlebag loops. I use a rackbag, but sometimes I need a bit more capacity that doesn't really justify putting on one of my Super C panniers. A saddlebag would do the job - but no saddlebag loops on the saddle - !
Suggestions please - ! Ta - !

 

[Slioch]

Or alternatively, I use one of these with one of these kind of bags, and it works really well.

 

[midlife]

Can you still buy an Andrew Hague saddlebag clamp?

Shaun

 

[simongt]

Hmm. This needs some pondering - ! My Super C rackbag can be whipped off in seconds using the Velcro straps. However the issues of adopting a saddlebag for an average of three days a week. would be as follows -
Using the saddlebag clamp would mean fiddling with the straps on a regular basis and the ensuing wear & tear on same.
Also, as there is about 30cm. vertical clearance between my saddle and the rack, there would be a lot of swing from the unsupported bag.
Using a Bagman support would - as far as I can tell - interfere with the rack when I wished to use the rackbag; one or the other, not easily interchangeable.

However, having pondered the splendid Carradice website in more detail, I think that the Super C SQR Tour may be just the ticket. Just have to do the spatial arithmetic to ensure that I can crowbar in my lunchbox, those necessary 'basic' tools & spare inner tube, uniform shirt, keys, wallet, smartphone, oh, and wet weather 'extras' that are required for this time of year - !

Thanks for the input folks - !

 

[steveindenmark]

Lots of choice at Carradice.

https://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=category&category_id=51

 

[Slioch]

Using the saddlebag clamp would mean fiddling with the straps on a regular basis and the ensuing wear & tear on same

Just for info, I'm still using the original straps that came with the saddlebag 20+ years ago with no signs of wear & tear yet, and the saddlebag gets taken off after every ride so I can hang the bike in the garage. Spare straps are available through Carradice.

Also, I have a rack on the bike and the base of the saddlebag just sits nicely on this, and there is a third strap that I use to attached bag to rack. "Swing" is not really a problem.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Carradice are to saddle bags as Brooks are to saddles. Great products that initially seem pricey - but 20 years later can be seen as absolute bargains.
You may find that one of the Long flap models works well for you. I have a Nelson long flap and the extra versatility of the long flap makes it a really useful item.

 

[robgul]

I would go for the Carradice Bagman QR - the Carradice block gadget that fits around the seatpost is sort of OK but pretty ugly and I found that the bag waved about (that's why I sold it!) - OR you can get saddlebag loops that bolt to the rails of almost all saddles (I think SJS sell them) but they are a bit of a fiddle - back to the Bagman being easy to sue and supporting the bag.

The Carradice black clamp thing http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=86#prettyPhoto works but again is ugly!

As suggested an investment in Carradice stuff (and Brooks) is money well spent

Rob

 

[simongt]

Problem solved - ! The answer was so obvious that it definitely calls for what I call an 'Eccles moment '.( Those of us old and lucky enough to remember the Goons will understand ). When I was checking size and capacity of Carradices excellent offerings, I'd completely forgotten that my rackbag has four D rings on the lid for attaching occasional extras. So, one set of drybags from Go Outdoors later, one bungee or similar and Robert's yer father's brother - ! All for £13 - ! Doh - !
But thanks to all for your input.

 

[biggs682]

somewhere in the spares box i have a pr of fixings the clamp around the saddle rails and allow a saddle to be fitted , will try and get some pics @simongt