Originally Posted by
bmthom.gis
I'm with you, OP. I hate a backpack. I just ordered a Carradice Barley. I have a Brooks on my Synapse so I am looking forward to switching that out between my synapse and old Raleigh for commutes/century rides. I shouldn't need the quick release with saddle tabs, but it is good to know that they QR will fit posts as small as 25 mm, if I ever do go that way. I do use a messenger bag when I have short (~5 mi) distances to ride. I've used it once for my full commute and after around 5 miles am just not comfortable carrying anything on my back.
I tried putting the SQR block on my 25.4mm seatpost yesterday. No luck. I didn't have time to fiddle with it. I might give it another try. I may have to use some inner tube to shim it to make it fit. I'm not sure I want to go that route. I may be looking for another solution or... just deal with some sweat and a backpack. The bike is not my main commuter, so I don't want something that is permanent or in the least bit difficult to put on or take off the bike (I have some other carradice bags, but they aren't a quick on/off of less than 30 seconds.)