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@CheBeef
I've packed my make-shift saddle bag and strapped it to the seat post and saddle rails. I"ve packed the clothes, sleeping bag and inflatable mattress as in a narrow configuration to allow my legs to pass unimpeded (approx 6cm wide at seat post ), I haven't tried riding it yet, that all comes Sunday on a trail run.
It's seems to be quite loose it terms of swing, I've got three straps on (2 around seat post and one around saddle rails) it but I don't seem to be able to ratchet enough tension to remove swinging. Would you think elasticated straps would provide more tension? How much swing should I expect, as pictured I'd say it swings 2-3cm each way when I rock the bike from side to side.
Although I always envisaged the bag rising from the rear of the saddle all a noiser's a (pictured a few posts above).
P.s. all that excess strapping will be cut and singed before riding.