recomendation for saddle bag to go with Brooks Flyer
05-30-14, 03:00 AM
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i just bought this tool bag off ebay from jayashop. it was less than $2 plus $10 shipping from india.
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@otg, if you want to go big, look for the Schwinn Approved canvas bag made in the '60s and '70s (hurry it ends in 2+ hours). It works with the B66 which is a bit wider but has similar springs. It does help to have a support under it. Here it is attached to my Paramount.
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05-30-14, 07:36 AM
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@otg, if you want to go big, look for the Schwinn Approved canvas bag made in the '60s and '70s (hurry it ends in 2+ hours). It works with the B66 which is a bit wider but has similar springs. It does help to have a support under it. Here it is attached to my Paramount.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carradice-Or...item418127a3c2.
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Might as well just swing for the wall and get a Carradice for $40 more
Carradice Originals Nelson Longflap Bicycle Saddlebag 18 Liters | eBay.
Carradice Originals Nelson Longflap Bicycle Saddlebag 18 Liters | eBay.
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05-30-14, 07:52 AM
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@otg, if you want to go big, look for the Schwinn Approved canvas bag made in the '60s and '70s (hurry it ends in 2+ hours). It works with the B66 which is a bit wider but has similar springs. It does help to have a support under it. Here it is attached to my Paramount.
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Yep--- 
with the gurls--- as well. 
with the gurls--- as well.
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It is beautiful. Fantastic work.
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05-30-14, 08:42 PM
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Am I seeing the Brooks web site correctly? Do my eyes deceive me? Have my search skills faded?
The classic Brooks saddle bag is not on the Brooks web side any longer. I bought one a few years ago. Despite all the disparaging comments made by others about its lack of quality and Chinese outsourcing, mine is terrific. I'd say look around for one of those.
I have mine mounted on a sprung Brooks saddle. They were made for this.
ETA - cobrabyte beat me to it while I was searching the Brooks site.
I have mine installed a little differently than cobrabyte. I think it came out a little "cleaner" the way I have in installed. I don't have a rear rack and don't need one, either. The bag does not sag, even when loaded with a heavy lock, cable and tools.
If these are no longer in production, we need a thread to mourn the passing of a legend.
The classic Brooks saddle bag is not on the Brooks web side any longer. I bought one a few years ago. Despite all the disparaging comments made by others about its lack of quality and Chinese outsourcing, mine is terrific. I'd say look around for one of those.
I have mine mounted on a sprung Brooks saddle. They were made for this.
ETA - cobrabyte beat me to it while I was searching the Brooks site.
I have mine installed a little differently than cobrabyte. I think it came out a little "cleaner" the way I have in installed. I don't have a rear rack and don't need one, either. The bag does not sag, even when loaded with a heavy lock, cable and tools.
If these are no longer in production, we need a thread to mourn the passing of a legend.
Edit: Just looked over the Brooks site. I see they are still making a Brooks Millbrook and Glenbrook saddle bag, but they're stupid expensive now and quite different from mine. Can't say I liked any of the bags I saw, and some are downright ugly IMO. Just keep making good saddles, please, and I'll be happy lol
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05-31-14, 09:06 AM
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I used to put my wallet in my saddle bag. One day while walking the bike on a crowded city sidewalk somebody managed to get into the bag and steal my wallet. I didn't know it until I stopped for lunch.
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