Carradice Saddlebags

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SOLD Pending pickup.

Anyone got any experience using the smaller bagman racks with the larger longflap bags?

Huh?

Ignore it. Wrong thread post.

Anybody be interested in a zipped roll bag, in black?

Maybe, pending price

£25 inc postage.

Anyone seen the new SpaCycles saddlebags? They look good in the ad in CTC rag.

... in a rather retro sort of way.

Have wondered about those - are they made in Nelson then, do we reckon? I'd be tempted, but I like side pockets.

Spa site says they do have internal compartments, photos do not reveal quite how that is arranged. Such a shit website for such a good shop.

What lights are people using on the Carradice? I've just got the Super C Audax (didn't check who made it) and wanted to get a light to attrach. Was looking at the Lezyne Zecto Drive, either the cheaper 80, or the 250 if I can be swayed ny the benefits of going brighter on the back end.

I just clip this on

I clip a short fibre flare on, or if I only have my full length one to hand, that one goes on diagonally.

I clip on one of these. Enough various LEDs that it seems to be visible even if it isn't pointing straight out.

I use one of these, works for me.
Pro tip for those with the metal logo badge, clip on lights hold much better and stay at a better angle attached to this than the included loop.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5038-039/Superflash-USB-Rear-Light

I use a bit of plastic tube on the top of the bag and attach a light to that. It means I can adjust the light so it is at the right angle no matter what is in the bag. Using a long piece of tube means the light is well to the right which I am sure makes drivers pass with loads more care.

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Love it. Every Carradice is improved by a bit of bodgery.

Dynamo light and/ or (if bike has no dyno) an old Smart with two leds that is my go-to cheapo rear.

Thanks for the input. I do like that job done by @adroit, but knowing me, I'll find a way to stab myself in the groin with that.
Might check out that Aliex jobby for now and rely on the fibreflare on the seatstay.

Hi all,

Have a carradice super c rack bag for sale, used once.. £50?

Or trade for a super c saddle bag..

Just put an order in for two custom Camper Longflaps (black with black leather) for me and the Mrs.
Hopefully they don't take too long, need them for a trip to Amsterdam in a few weeks.