Seat post Beam Rack and Bag on roadbike.

[Banjo]

I have a topeak beam rack that clamps onto the seatpost .I find it great for long days out on the bike as i hate having stuff in my jersey pockets.

The reaction from other cyclists range from what a great idea to why lug all that junk about on a road bike. I only carry the same stuff that wou;ld otherwise be crammed into pockets and underseat bag.

Would the extra windage/ weight really make a noticeable difference to a mediocre rider like me who never races but does Audax , sportives and social type rides?

 

[Moby Jones]

I have a CAAD 8 and i am thinking of getting one of these for my commute, it will say me from using a backpack, Good idea if you ask me

 

[Banjo]

I have a CAAD 8 and i am thinking of getting one of these for my commute, it will say me from using a backpack, Good idea if you ask me

Only thing to watch is there not allowed on carbon seatposts. Not sure what the caad 8 has.

This is the one i have My link If you have a Large or x large frame you get that one if you have a medium or small frame you get the straight one.

 

[NormanD]

I use one of These on my Allez and wouldn't be without it, holds everything I need and more

 

[mrmacmusic]

I use one of These on my Allez and wouldn't be without it, holds everything I need and more

I've been debating whether to get a full-blown rack or seat-post rack with a trunk bag, but that Altura Arran looks neat... is it waterproof?

 

[galactico]

Only thing to watch is there not allowed on carbon seatposts. Not sure what the caad 8 has.

This is the one i have My link If you have a Large or x large frame you get that one if you have a medium or small frame you get the straight one.

why not on a carbon post? this one list below looks like its on a carbon post.

NormanD, on 05 September 2011 - 14:07:32, said:

I use one of These on my Allez and wouldn't be without it, holds everything I need and more

 

[BSRU]

Why not buy a saddle bag and saddle bag rack, as the rack attaches to saddle rails and not the seat post.

 

[NormanD]

I've been debating whether to get a full-blown rack or seat-post rack with a trunk bag, but that Altura Arran looks neat... is it waterproof?

Yes it's fully waterproof, easy to attach / unattach to the bike (once the seatpost clamp is in place) and easy to carry around while popping into a shop.


I have two spare inner tubes / bike pump / repair kit / tool kit / lights (front and rear x 2 each / Buff / Gillette / gloves / mobile phone / spare batteries / spare cash in mine and still room for more if I expand the bag (via a zip around the middle) plus if you buy the extra Seatpost clip you can attach it to another bike in seconds

 

[mrmacmusic]

Yes it's fully waterproof, easy to attach / unattach to the bike (once the seatpost clamp is in place) and easy to carry around while popping into a shop.


I have two spare inner tubes / bike pump / repair kit / tool kit / lights (front and rear x 2 each / Buff / Gillette / gloves / mobile phone / spare batteries / spare cash in mine and still room for more if I expand the bag (via a zip around the middle) plus if you buy the extra fixing kit you can attach it to another bike in seconds

Smashing... thanks for the confirmation Norman

 

[Banjo]

why not on a carbon post? this one list below looks like its on a carbon post.

NormanD, on 05 September 2011 - 14:07:32, said:

I use one of These on my Allez and wouldn't be without it, holds everything I need and more

Dont know, it just says in the instructions not for use with Carbon seat posts.

Its rated to carry 7 kgs The bag on it is a camera bag from a bargainshop. May get the proper topeak one for Xmas but TBH the camera bag is doing the job fine..

 

[potsy]

Only thing to watch is there not allowed on carbon seatposts. Not sure what the caad 8 has.

This is the one i have My link If you have a Large or x large frame you get that one if you have a medium or small frame you get the straight one.

I have the same one Banjo, they are very good.
The compatible bag is excellent too, very quick to slide into position, foldaway paniers for extra capacity.
It has been great as a commuter option, I even use it on forum rides and day trips
Who cares if it weighs an extra half a kilo than a saddle bag

I imagine the 'no carbon seatpost' is the same as not clamping into a workstand, puts too much stress onto it.