anyone use Carradice bags?
 

anyone use Carradice bags?

I am thinking of trying one of their seat post bags for commuting and light touring. My bike does not have the eyelets for a rear rack and this seems like a good alternative

www.carradice.co.uk/sqr-products.htm

http://www.carradice.co.uk/pictures/sqr-tour.jpg

I use their small Super C panniers on my rear rack for commuting. The cotton duck material is very tough and durable. I'm thinking of getting their Barley bag for smaller loads...

I have used a Carradice bag before. It was an attempt to use my road bike as a commuter, and the attempt failed. One problem was that the bag was too small for my gear. But most importantly, I am too small for the bag I bought, or at least, my bike is. I tried a Nitto bag uplift, but it still wouldn't clear the tire, because it wanted to hang under the seat and then sag toward the tire. The one you have pictured looks pretty rigid and it might not be an issue.

It was my fault, as I went for a slightly bigger size than recommended for my size bike. So, my only advice is, size it properly, especially if you aren't tall.

If you want the uplift, it's yours for a trip across town.

Work out the size you need.
All Carradice products are well designed, built to last and are usually repairable. They are made by and for cyclists and it really shows in the details.
My Super C panniers have given me good service and survived slides along the road that would have shredded lesser bags.

I use a Carradice Barley on my commuter. So far I'm finding it to be the perfect size for that application.

Yeppers,

I use a nelson longflap, My frame is pretty small surly XC 50.

I use the saddle bag with a blackburn rack and I made a quick release for the bag.

One mis conception on the saddle bags is that you dont need support.

In europe folks who use the larger saddle bags use a support of some type so they wont hang too low.

as for your sqr bag I believe they include a support and the seatpost quick release.

"John"

yep...

carradice nelson longflap.
on the fixie, i use the nitto saddlebag support (from rivendell)
on the beater SS, i use the SQR, because there's enough room.

generally speaking, saddlebags need a support. besides, nitto racks are pretty.