Pannier help

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been dealt with before but I wanted to get your expert opinions on my situation.

I have a Concorde Single Speed and would like to fit a slimline pannier rack. I appreciate the bike isn't designed for panniers but I only use it for commuting and would rather not get a new frame.

The issue is that there are no fittings around the dropouts. I gather p-clips are a no-no so am I right in thinking that The Tubus QR system is my only option? Also can I even fit the QR to my bike?

I've attached a couple of pictures.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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Seatpost-mounted rack?

The Tubus QR doobry is designed for QR compatible hubs.

It doesn't look like the axle on your hub will work with a QR.

There are some track hubs that do work with QR - Goldtec for example. Or you could swap the axle for for a QR axle.

Whether you can get enough clamping force from a QR to prevent the axle from slipping in the drop-out is another matter.

There's some good suggestions here.

(will recommend this gets merged, actually)

Depending on how much stuff you want to carry, P clips may well not be a no-no. However they aren't an elegant solution. And if your loads are that small, have you considered a saddlebag or even better IMO, a barbag? With both of those you may need to consider how/where you fix on lights if you use regular blinkys.

Full marks for trying to lose the backpack (I'm making an assumption there). Luggage is all the rage in London's famous London.
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Thanks for the quick responses. Not posted here before but was told recently everyone is very helpful.

ffm, I have looked at seatpost mounting but reviews don't seem that positive. I've heard they place the weight quite high up.

Skully, got it in one. I finally want to free my back from a rucksack. My loads won't be too heavy, just a change of clothes so p-clips may worth checking out first.

If it's just commuting shizzle then a large carradice will do the job. Less goofy than panniers. Attach a strap to it and use it as a shoulder bag when you lock-up. Win.

Yah the load is high up but it makes no practical difference on a commute.

Thanks Howard. That could save a lot of faffing.

I'll take a look

The Caradice Camper Longflap saddlebag in Green looks pretty smart.

I presume at 35cm wide it won't stick out any more than a pannier would?

Just want to make sure I don't get wedged on my London commute!

I have the Nelson Longflap - same width. No problems. It will take a surprising amount of shopping too with the long flap deployed.

The one thing you need to mindful about is the clearance between your saddle top and your rear wheel. If you have a small frame then the bag can foul the wheel.

The solution to this is a mount or rack that supports the bottom of the bag or the uplift mount.

I don't think this is a problem for people with > 32" inseams.

I'm 6'6" so hopefully won't have that problem. I need to big bag to fit in a pair of size 13 shoes for work!

The Caradice will look the part and be a good choice.

Thanks for your help Howard. Much appreciated.

Check out the different Super C saddlebags for the perfect commuter saddlebag. No bag swing, QR fixings, super bags. Trad saddlebags can a big faff to mount and unmount, so look at other qr supports if you go with the trad ones. Also be aware: Camper Longflap is mahoosive!!

The Carradice QR bracket is a doddle now. The uplift mount is also pretty quick. Slide the top straps on, one by one, then do up the buckle. 20 seconds.

I'd agree with the Super C. I have one of these http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=57 and you can fit a load in. Don't even notice it once it's on. Takes 5 or 10 seconds to clip in or out which is a big bonus compared to a normal saddlebag. No faffing with having to have a separate bag inside the saddle bag.