My newer Voyageur (1986) is setup for loaded touring, but I'd like to outfit my 1980 with some bags for lighter loads that don't need racks. I have a Carradice Camper saddlebag that I may try to fit, though it might be a tight clearance with the rear wheel. I was also thinking of adding a handlebar bag, and Carradice makes the Keswick bag that would match the Camper saddlebag and they both look vintage compatible with cotton duck cloth and leather but with modern quick release attachment. I can't find a single image on google of it on a bike though, but here is a couple product images so you know what I am talking about:







I am wondering though how you would route the brake cables on my old Voyageur. I was thinking of replacing them anyhow, the red is a bit faded and dingy. Would you make them extra long and loop around front of the bag, or bring em behind the bar. I'm not sure if behind the bar would be too sharp of a bend for the top tube cable guide, or if it would mess with your hands. I know some older bikes had em behind, but none of mine have. Here is a pic, excuse the torn handle I need to decide on some new wrap (I'm also not sure can old foam be wrapped on top of or do I have to remove it?), and also need to remove the turkey levers if I go for the bar bag. I know they make some smaller ones too, but I'd like to at least be able to fit my SLR and a couple lenses in there with some extra padding.



Then again after looking at em side by side maybe the red trim of my V'ger would clash with the green bag, hmmm.