nine
10-23-07, 07:59 AM
i'm still confused. does this refer to both models? there's only one screw in the regular bagman.
Long Distance Cycling - Need help with seat bag, please
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10-23-07, 10:35 PM
Just an update: The Pendle came through from SJS Cycles in the UK to USA/CA in record time. Now I find that the clearance between the bag hanging from the seat and the wheel is insufficient on my bike. But, a NEW "21st Century" Bagman Expedidition QR has appeared on some sites including SJS...I need the Sport model but at least we are getting close.
I can wait. For a while.
PS Nine, I don't know the answer to your question...Hopefully someone who does will reply.
I can wait. For a while.
PS Nine, I don't know the answer to your question...Hopefully someone who does will reply.
LWaB
10-24-07, 03:07 AM
Just put the strap buckles inside the bag (rather than outside) and you can snug it up much tighter to your saddle. One answer if you need an extra cm or two of lift.
The Smokester
10-24-07, 11:01 AM
Update: Just checked the SJS site and they have the new Bagman QR Sport in stock so I ordered it. I will update again if and when it is mounted on my bike and have taken a test run. Just for information, with expedited shipping and the shrinking US dollar this solution will be costing about $160US. It's about $80 each for Pendle and Bagman QR Sport. (I didn't realize that owning a long-distance CF bike would be so tense.)
LWAB, Even with the buckles inside the bag there is not enough clearance. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Update October 25, 2007: The QR Sport is on backorder for 7-10 days. Hopefully, it actually exists.
LWAB, Even with the buckles inside the bag there is not enough clearance. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Update October 25, 2007: The QR Sport is on backorder for 7-10 days. Hopefully, it actually exists.
Scootcore
10-24-07, 05:42 PM
as for the saddle straps im with the other poster that the buckles go on the inside of the bag. for pictures go to www.peterwhitecycles.com, he has all sorts of great pics showing the way to mount. i have the bagman sport and although i dont have a ton of seatpost showing, have never had any clearance issues with my rear wheel....can you post a pic of the problem????
pbp2007
10-26-07, 09:43 AM
Earlier this year, after hours of poring over advice from Netizens, and a couple of less-than-satisfactory saddlebg options (none of those mentioned in the thread) I said, what the hell, and bought the Carradice Barley plus the Bagman QR Sport. I used it on a couple of long training rides and then during Paris-Brest. It's more or less permanently in place on the audax bike, which I also use for commuting. In fact, it's on the bike next to my desk at work as I type this.
The Barley has been a practical choice. It's tough, waterproof and has enough packing space for most of my needs. (Previously, I used a backpack on the commute.) I particularly like the lashing loops on the top - a good place to bungee things like a raincoat.
Originally I couldn't choose between the standard adaptor with loops (no rack) or the Bagman QR (with rack). Of course, there is another option: to use the saddlebag adaptor with the standard saddlebag support that clamps to the seatstays.
The QR has had some bad press, which I asked Carradice about. My Carradice contact assured me that she had personally applied the Loctite to the rack she was posting to me. In the end, I'm glad I decided on the Bagman Sport: anything bigger wouldn't have fitted on my bike, which has a 54 cm C-C seat tube. Even then, it needs careful packing to ensure that the bag doesn't hang through the rack and on the rear wheel. My solution: secure a fold-up spare tyre across the rack and rest the bag on it. One other advantage of the rack is that it keeps the bag well away from one's legs.
The "quick release" aspect of the rack is debatable. I've tended to fasten the bag to the rack with the strap and buckle that would normally pass around the seatpost, so release isn't quick at all. And if you tighten up the supporting straps really snugly, it can be awkward to re-hang the bag after it's been removed.
Just for interest, before posting this I gave the rack and couple of good jerks and wiggles and it seems absolutely secure with a couple of thousand kilometres on the clock. I reckon if it was going to come loose it would have done so already.
By the way, I dealt directly with Carradice because there is no distributor in South Africa. Their service was excellent.
The Barley has been a practical choice. It's tough, waterproof and has enough packing space for most of my needs. (Previously, I used a backpack on the commute.) I particularly like the lashing loops on the top - a good place to bungee things like a raincoat.
Originally I couldn't choose between the standard adaptor with loops (no rack) or the Bagman QR (with rack). Of course, there is another option: to use the saddlebag adaptor with the standard saddlebag support that clamps to the seatstays.
The QR has had some bad press, which I asked Carradice about. My Carradice contact assured me that she had personally applied the Loctite to the rack she was posting to me. In the end, I'm glad I decided on the Bagman Sport: anything bigger wouldn't have fitted on my bike, which has a 54 cm C-C seat tube. Even then, it needs careful packing to ensure that the bag doesn't hang through the rack and on the rear wheel. My solution: secure a fold-up spare tyre across the rack and rest the bag on it. One other advantage of the rack is that it keeps the bag well away from one's legs.
The "quick release" aspect of the rack is debatable. I've tended to fasten the bag to the rack with the strap and buckle that would normally pass around the seatpost, so release isn't quick at all. And if you tighten up the supporting straps really snugly, it can be awkward to re-hang the bag after it's been removed.
Just for interest, before posting this I gave the rack and couple of good jerks and wiggles and it seems absolutely secure with a couple of thousand kilometres on the clock. I reckon if it was going to come loose it would have done so already.
By the way, I dealt directly with Carradice because there is no distributor in South Africa. Their service was excellent.
Angus
10-28-07, 04:59 PM
My suggestion is a special seat bag made by Carousel design works. Its very light and will work with a carbon seat post and holds a lot of stuff. Should be no problem with carbon as long as it's not loaded with too much heavy stuff.
http://carouseldesignworks.com/flyer.html
I tried contacting this company via their website to order a seatbag but after two weeks still no response.
http://carouseldesignworks.com/flyer.html
I tried contacting this company via their website to order a seatbag but after two weeks still no response.