Large Size Seat Bag
07-11-08, 09:07 PM
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Large Size Seat Bag
Does anyone have a large size seat bag for commuting that they would suggest?
I am riding with only the basics in a smaller size seat bag but would like to start taking my lunch (eating in the cafeteria every day gets expensive). I thought about making some kind of DIY saddle bag out of a REI Flash Pack that I had sitting around but can't figure how to tie it off to my Brooks saddle.
I would like to stay away from a backpack or messenger back (for comfort and to reduce heat) and don't want to go the route of rack and pannier.
I am riding with only the basics in a smaller size seat bag but would like to start taking my lunch (eating in the cafeteria every day gets expensive). I thought about making some kind of DIY saddle bag out of a REI Flash Pack that I had sitting around but can't figure how to tie it off to my Brooks saddle.
I would like to stay away from a backpack or messenger back (for comfort and to reduce heat) and don't want to go the route of rack and pannier.
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Similar to the Carradice bags: Acorn Bags.
Not as much capacity but very light-weight and you won't notice it all on your bike, even though it includes a tiny seatpost rack. Also very inexpensive compared to most other options: Nashbar Pack System (only works with 27.2mm seatposts, though).
Not as much capacity but very light-weight and you won't notice it all on your bike, even though it includes a tiny seatpost rack. Also very inexpensive compared to most other options: Nashbar Pack System (only works with 27.2mm seatposts, though).
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Similar to the Carradice bags: Acorn Bags.
Not as much capacity but very light-weight and you won't notice it all on your bike, even though it includes a tiny seatpost rack. Also very inexpensive compared to most other options: Nashbar Pack System (only works with 27.2mm seatposts, though).
Not as much capacity but very light-weight and you won't notice it all on your bike, even though it includes a tiny seatpost rack. Also very inexpensive compared to most other options: Nashbar Pack System (only works with 27.2mm seatposts, though).
07-11-08, 10:26 PM
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If you go to through home page, they have an update that says they will be accepting orders again in the first week of August - so just a few more weeks, if you can wait.
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Carradice Junior. 9L capacity, attaches to your brooks. No pockets, just a big open space. Very well made. Anything larger than that requires the bagman support. I have one and love it.
Acorn is too small a company at this time. I wanted my bag in June and they quoted a delivery in October. They make nice bags, if you are willing to wait.
I wish Arkel would see this niche and begin offering large seat bags. They make really nice frame mount / rail mount bags.
Acorn is too small a company at this time. I wanted my bag in June and they quoted a delivery in October. They make nice bags, if you are willing to wait.
I wish Arkel would see this niche and begin offering large seat bags. They make really nice frame mount / rail mount bags.
07-12-08, 06:01 AM
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Look at a one of the Carradice so called "long flap" bags.
I ordered a nelson from SJC in UK.
It took about three weeks to arrive, total cost was about $100 with shipping and exchange.
Got it for my teenage son to use on a sagged tour and commuting in college; so far it has
worked well for him.
I ordered a nelson from SJC in UK.
It took about three weeks to arrive, total cost was about $100 with shipping and exchange.
Got it for my teenage son to use on a sagged tour and commuting in college; so far it has
worked well for him.
07-12-08, 06:12 AM
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If you wear your work clothes and just want room for lunch:
https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMW3
https://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/echo_trail.html
If you want to carry more, I'd recommend a rack and panniers. You could get a giant bag, but usually it needs some support to keep it off of the back wheel.
https://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/gunflint_trail.html
https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMW3
https://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/echo_trail.html
If you want to carry more, I'd recommend a rack and panniers. You could get a giant bag, but usually it needs some support to keep it off of the back wheel.
https://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/gunflint_trail.html
