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that's good to know.
mine broke years ago and has long since been replaced by a steel one, so I'm not too bothered. I feel that it's a bit of a shame they sold the Bagman 2 for as long as they did...perhaps I'll email them to mention the little allen key bolts on the side that tighten everything up, they seem to be an awkward size and easily round out (maybe only the non-QR versions).
hoefla
adroit
I emailed Carradice this morning to explain that my Bagman 2 had broken. They offered a replacement without question. Here's the reply.
Yes this has been a problem with the Bagman 2 which is made of alloy rather than steel as in the original model. We have since discontinued the Bagman 2 and reverted back to the steel ones. If you let me have your postal address, I will send you a replacement steel support. Please retain your quick release bracket which you will be able to use with the replacement.
The trouble is, my replacement will be an all-steel Bagman 1 (i.e. without the support struts). Although this means it probably won't snap, it also won't carry much more than a few kilos. If I have my Nelson Longflap fully loaded, even with clothes, it weighs more than the recommended 10kg limit for the Bagman 1.
Not keen on that fugly SQR system though. Someone needs to invent an elegant but heavy-duty support system.