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That is an absolutely brilliant idea, and a great solution to the problem of carrying 'stuff' or just extra riding kit on a road bike. So much more 'rider friendly' than wearing a backpack, and much more modern looking and convenient than the more traditional alternatives.
It just don't think it would work for me, I'm afraid. Very short legs and a dodgy hip mean I don't think I could swing my leg over the bag to get onto the bike in the first place. If a LBS were to stock them, and I could 'trial-fit' one before buying, I'd happily give that a go. I'd certainly buy one if I could swing my leg over the fitted bag.
It just don't think it would work for me, I'm afraid. Very short legs and a dodgy hip mean I don't think I could swing my leg over the bag to get onto the bike in the first place. If a LBS were to stock them, and I could 'trial-fit' one before buying, I'd happily give that a go. I'd certainly buy one if I could swing my leg over the fitted bag.
One fatal flaw is the rack requires removing the seatpost to attach or detach from the bike. I'm not going to ride around with a great big bar sticking out of the bike just so that I can sometimes attach a bag to it. Will wait for version 2, which will undoubtedly quick-release at both ends.
I agree with Mr Will - If the whole thing was quick release, I'd consider this for my commute. It would allow me to carry a week's worth of clothes and a towel into work, but I would only need to use it once a week, so would want to remove it for all other rides.
At the moment I am driving in once a fortnight or so, so I can do a changeover of clothes and towels. I can't stand riding the road bike with a rucksack.
At the moment I am driving in once a fortnight or so, so I can do a changeover of clothes and towels. I can't stand riding the road bike with a rucksack.
I bought a bum bag type thing recently from Halfords for the L2B. It looks to a be similar size thaty6 saddle bag.
It was big enough for wallet, decent lock and a few other bits. It was an impulse buy and only £12. It worked very well
I will probably never use it again though.
Most of my riding is commuting, so I'm quite used to using a rucksack
It was big enough for wallet, decent lock and a few other bits. It was an impulse buy and only £12. It worked very well
I will probably never use it again though. Most of my riding is commuting, so I'm quite used to using a rucksack
Have a look at Carradice saddlebags.
A lot of the Audax crowd swear by them. Huge amount of space, lighter than a pannier rack and preferable to a backpack (taking a backpack on a 600km ride wasn't my best idea).
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=produ...
A lot of the Audax crowd swear by them. Huge amount of space, lighter than a pannier rack and preferable to a backpack (taking a backpack on a 600km ride wasn't my best idea).
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=produ...
i'm not sure i would want that bobbing around on a carbon seat post, although it does look it it is also attached to the rails under the saddle as well.
i use something similar on my bike for the commute although admittedly it's a bit more 'traditional' in looks. i've got a carradice nelson long flap with a quick release system, although you do still end up with the 'wire frame' that the bag is secured to. it is a perfect solutions and much better than carrying rucksack and is only fastened to the rails of the saddle. it can carry unto 10kg which i think is very good.
also to add - someone should take down 'the rules'. it's quite nauseating being quoted the rules at every available opportunity!
i use something similar on my bike for the commute although admittedly it's a bit more 'traditional' in looks. i've got a carradice nelson long flap with a quick release system, although you do still end up with the 'wire frame' that the bag is secured to. it is a perfect solutions and much better than carrying rucksack and is only fastened to the rails of the saddle. it can carry unto 10kg which i think is very good.
also to add - someone should take down 'the rules'. it's quite nauseating being quoted the rules at every available opportunity!
I don't mind the looks, but as you have to remove the post its too much of a faff
The huge saddlebags that attach to the seat post are getting popular and are great for longer rides, I worry that once you load them up they only have one point of failure : The Seatpost, especially as the weight is hanging off the post at an angle, with the riders weight as well. I use a rack on my steel bike that is mounted to 4 points on the frame, although I appreciate most road bikes don't have this option it does feel so much more secure and well weighted at speed.
The huge saddlebags that attach to the seat post are getting popular and are great for longer rides, I worry that once you load them up they only have one point of failure : The Seatpost, especially as the weight is hanging off the post at an angle, with the riders weight as well. I use a rack on my steel bike that is mounted to 4 points on the frame, although I appreciate most road bikes don't have this option it does feel so much more secure and well weighted at speed.
Rob_T said:
also to add - someone should take down 'the rules'. it's quite nauseating being quoted the rules at every available opportunity!
In the same vein, we should have a sticky for 'what £1k road bike' 'I've got £1k to spend, I've done no research, please choose me a bike'
Yes, I'm having a bad morning.
bakerstreet said:
Rob_T said:
also to add - someone should take down 'the rules'. it's quite nauseating being quoted the rules at every available opportunity!
In the same vein, we should have a sticky for 'what £1k road bike' 'I've got £1k to spend, I've done no research, please choose me a bike'
Yes, I'm having a bad morning.
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