thanks for the feedback. so, i guess my fantasy of a carrying system that has no impact on handling and bike feel is just that - a fantasy. maybe i'll get used to having something dangling from my bike in a few more months...i must admit that the first time i tried the saddlebag it really sucked and i promptly took it off, and have been off and on with it on each bike trying for a nice solution over the last while. oddly, a solution might be an IGH for the singlespeed since carrying stuff on that feels best! or, gearing down from 50/18 to something more moderate.

for the DL and Intherain who ride with saddlebags do you have very stout frames, and which carradice do you favour?