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I’m trying to think of the best options. I have a Nelson, but I find the leather straps and buckles a bit of a pain for quick access (it’s minor, but annoying when in use every day).
The Audax looks ideal! Plastic clip buckles for easier access. Two side pockets - one for multi tool and tube, the other for wallet and phone. A couple dry bags to keep moisture out. Big enough main compartment for my lunch and some clothes/jacket.
Will add a bagman rack and quick release too I think. The carradry stuff looks practical but I struggle with the aesthetic tbh.
Audax is a brilliant shout. And I can at least run the Nelson in the meantime so I’m not rinsing funds too hard (I’ve already just bought a wheelset for a winter build as I’m feeling too precious about riding this anywhere near gritted roads!).
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I will be selling my rough stuff super c as I have a Witslingers bag coming, if you want something bigger than the audax. Carradice SQR stuff is amazingly functional but ugly.
I was also surprised how easy PDW guards are to go on - I had to drill the rear for the seatstay bridge and that was by far the hardest part.
There’s tape for protecting paint from straps and rubbing. I think this deserves a nicer frame bag, given how nice it is
Nice work on the mudguards.
If ever a bike was crying out for a Carradice audax with bagman rack, this is it.