Carradice Saddlebags, Panniers and Rain Gear
What do you do if you have a racing bike and want to do a nice little weekend tour? Well, you can send the frame back to the builder for eyelets to mount a rack and then mount said rack with some small panniers. But why spend a fortune? You can just get yourself a Carradice saddle bag. They come in several sizes. Unless you'll be tent camping the "Camper Long Flap" model will carry more than most folks would want to bring along on a weekend jaunt. The Nelson Long Flap is a bit smaller than the Camper, and probably ideal for most weekend trips and brevets. The Lowsaddle Long Flap is for small bikes where there's not much distance between the saddle and the rear wheel. The Junior Saddlebag is perfect for day rides when the weather is at all questionable.
Of course, there's no reason you can't use one on a touring bike. ;-)
All Carradice bags are now in stock.
With the larger Carradice bags, you'll probably want a little extra support to keep the bag from flopping around back there.
For more info on some of these saddlebags, go to the Carradice Web Site.
We go to great lengths and expense to keep all of these Carradice products in stock all the time. However, we do occasionally run out of an item, and it can take up to two months for our orders to be shipped from merry old England, where these are made. Also, I must confess to not being as diligent as I might be about keeping the web site up to date regarding what's in stock and what's out of stock. So, please send an email to Linda to check our inventory, or just give us a call. The vast majority of the time, we will have exactly what you want, when you want it.
Traditional Carradice saddlebags carry the load as far forward as possible, so you don't feel the weight as much when you're climbing out of the saddle.
Camper Long Flap
Camper Long Flap - $ 149.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
The Camper has a draw string closure inside to further protect your gear. The long flap allows you to stuff in extra goodies. Can accept outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
height 30cm x depth 23cm x width 35cm, weight 920g, 24 liter (1465 Cubic Inch) capacity
Super C
Super C Saddlebag, - $ 139.00 In stock
Drawstring closure inside, as well as a large inner zipped pocket for trinkets and a slot for papers.
Can accept outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops.
height 28cm x depth 17cm x width 48cm, weight 880g, 23 liter (1400 Cubic Inch) capacity
Nelson Longflap
My most popular saddlebag. The Nelson Longflap will hold just about anything most folks would want to carry on a bicycle. Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
This is the Nelson Longflap mounted with a Bagman support on my Rambouillet. Two side pockets are great for inner tubes, tire irons, and the occasional peach. The two loops on top are optional straps that can hold a wet jacket after the rain stops. No point in stuffing it back inside where it will get everything else wet.
Without the Bagman, the lower strap would be wrapped around the seat post. That puts the bag at more of an angle. I prefer having it more upright. The Bagman also moves the bag back away from your thighs. Back in the pre-neolithic epoch when these bags were first designed, bikes had seat tubes that were at a less vertical angle, and the saddles were mounted well forward on the seat post. So when the saddlebag was attached, it didn't rotate as far forward at the bottom, since the seat post itself was further back, relative to the saddle. The Bagman support puts the saddlebag in the alignment it was originally intended for. But even without the Bagman, your goodies won't spill out when you open the flap. A fabric surround with a drawstring has been added to these old style saddlebags to accomodate modern bicycle geometry. See below.
Why is it called a "Longflap"? Glad you asked. The flap has an extension that normally folds underneath. With it folded you cinch the flap down with the upper set of straps. With the flap extended, you use the lower set of straps.
A drawstring pulls the nylon fabric surround tight. You can just see the wooden stabilizing dowel up front. There are two straps that wrap around the dowel and through the loops on the back of my Brooks B17 saddle. The attachment couldn't be simpler. It's a terrific combination of old and new design. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
Nelson Long Flap - $ 139.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Can accept outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops.
height 28cm x depth 20cm x width 35cm, 19.6 liter (1200) Cubic Inch) capacity
Lowsaddle Longflap Saddlebag, - $ 139.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Looks just like a Nelson Longflap and has all the same features, only shorter to fit bikes when the saddle is positioned lower to the frame. Can accept outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
height 22cm x depth 19cm x width 35cm, 15 liter (915 Cubic Inch) capacity
Coming soon, the Super C Lowsaddle. It's the size of a Lowsaddle, but in every other respect is identical to the Super C. It has the same type fittings, the same internal zippered pocket and the same fitted top. It won't have the longflap. Available soon. Please don't call asking when or if they have arrived. As soon as they arrive, I'll post it here.
Nelson, $ 119.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Identical to the Nelson Longflap, but without the flap extension and extra straps, so you save a little money. Can accept outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
height 21cm x depth 20cm x width 35cm, 14.7 liter (900 Cubic Inch) capacity
Coming soon, the Super C Nelson. It's the size of a Nelson, but in every other respect is identical to the Super C. It has the same type fittings, the same internal zippered pocket and the same fitted top. Available soon. Please don't call asking when or if they have arrived. As soon as they arrive, I'll post it here.
Cadet, $ 85.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
No photo yet. Like the Nelson, but without the side pockets. You can add outside straps for holding a wet jacket after the rain stops. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
height 21cm x depth 20cm x width 35cm, 13 liter capacity
Junior
Junior, $ 74.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
No side pockets. No facility for adding outside straps. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
height 18cm x depth 15cm x width 30cm, weight 440g, 8 liter (490 Cubic Inch) capacity
Pendle
Pendle, $ 109.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
The Pendle is identical to the Junior, except for the addition of side pockets. It has the same draw string surround at the top of the bag, and the same strap closures. No facility for adding outside straps. Now available in both black with white leather straps as pictured, or in green with brown leather straps, as pictured below. See the Barley.
Notice how the straps are routed through the saddle loops in this photo. DON'T DO IT THIS WAY!!!
With the strap buckles outside of the bag, that puts a greater distance between the wooden dowel inside the bag and the bag loops on your saddle. That allows the bag to sway more than it should. Route the straps such that the buckles are inside the bag, as I demonstrate below.
Coming soon, the Super C Pendle. It's the size of a Pendle, but in every other respect is identical to the Super C. It has the same type fittings, the same internal zippered pocket and the same fitted top. Available soon. Please don't call asking when or if they have arrived. As soon as they arrive, I'll post it here.
Barley
Barley, $ 109.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Height: 15cm, Depth: 15cm, Width: 28cm
The Barley is a brand new saddlebag from Carradice. It's smaller than the Junior, but it has side pockets and loops on top for accessory leather straps to carry a wet rain jacket or whatever. So it has all the features of the larger Nelson saddlebag, but not the extendable flap of the Nelson Longflap or Lowsaddle Longflap. It's a super deluxe small saddlebag. The Barley is available in both black with white leather straps and a beautiful dark green with light brown straps shown here. And we stock extra straps in brown, to match the leather trim and straps on the green Barley
Coming soon, the Super C Barley. It's the size of a Barley, but in every other respect is identical to the Super C. It has the same type fittings, the same internal zippered pocket and the same fitted top. Available soon. Please don't call asking when or if they have arrived. As soon as they arrive, I'll post it here.
Mounting a Saddle Bag
There are two straps that must wrap around a wooden dowel inside the saddlebag, then go out of the bag through holes in the fabric which are spaced just wide enough apart to align with the loops on the back of a Brooks B17 saddle, (or a Carradice clamp) and then go back inside the bag. So, start with the straps inside the bag. When you're finished the strap buckles should not be outside the bag. If they end up outside the bag, you can't get the bag attached tighly enough, and it will wobble around back there. Slide the end of the strap through the hole in the fabric, then through a loop on the saddle, then back through the hole in the fabric and around the dowel. Pull it tight, buckle the strap, repeat the process on the other side and you're done.
For some strange reason, there are several internet web sites showing how to mount these bags to saddles with loops. And they all show the leather straps with the buckles outside of the bag, betweeen the bag and the saddle lops. This is silly, since the longer distance that results between the bag and the loops can only result in more movement between the bag and the loops, allowing the bag to sway.
Pay no attention to those other web sites. Do it my way. ;-)
This is all you should see of the strap outside of the bag. What you're seeing is the rear part of my Brooks saddle and the leather reinforcement (it's stitched to the fabric, you can see the stitching) around the hole in the bag's fabric. The strap comes up out of the hole, through the loop on the back of the saddle and back down through the hole.
Here's the view inside the saddlebag. You can see the wooden dowel and the strap and buckle. Remember, the buckle must be inside the bag. If it's outside the bag, you can't get a nice tight fit up against the saddle loops. You want the wooden dowel to be as close as possible to the saddle loops, and having the buckle outside prevents that. Place the buckle inside. And make it as tight as you can. The tighter it is, the less the bag will move.
Here's another view of the inside of my Nelson Longflap. The nylon surround is loose for loading and unloading the bag.
And now the surround is pulled tightly shut with the draw cord.
Three leather straps are included to mount the bag on the saddle and seatpost. Most saddlebags can have additional straps added to carry a wet jacket or whatever. The exceptions are the narrow bags; the Junior and the Pendle. They lack the loops for holding the outside straps. Extra leather straps are listed below. Remember, the straps you see here on top are not included with the saddlebags.
You can attach your Carradice saddlebag directly to your saddle and seatpost with the straps on the forward side of the bag. But when you want to remove the bag from the bike, you either have to pull the seatpost out of the frame, or unbuckle the bag from the saddle and post. There is a better way.
The Carradice SQR or "Seatpost Quick Release System" attaches to your seatpost and allows you to quickly remove your Carradice bag from your bike.
Price - $ 66.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Extra block for second bike. - $ 33.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
The SQR won't provide as rigid a support for your bag as the Saddlebag Support, since it lacks the lower platform. But if you've been perfectly happy with the way your bag feels on the bike when mounted directly to the saddle and post, and just want to make it easier to remove the bag when stopping for lunch and whatnot, the SQR may be just what you need. It will also move the bag a bit further from your thighs and raise it away from the tire. It will prevent the bag from interfering with your cantilever brakes as well.
The SQR mount is held to the seat post with two stainless steel bands. While the bands are quite strong, they can be damaged if you overtighten them. When mounted to an aluminum seat post, there should be no problem, since you don't have to tighten the bands that much to keep the mount from slipping. But on a steel post, the mount doesn't grip very well, the chrome plating being rather slick. So I don't recommend using the SQR on a steel seat post. But on aluminum seat posts (which have a "stickier" surface), they work very well.
The SQR will allow you to carry up the 22 lbs or 10 kilograms in your bag.
SQR Saddlebags
Carradice makes a series of saddlebags that have the SQR System built in. It comes with everything you need. Extra SQR clamps are available if you would like to easily move the bag from one bike to another. The SQR bags are really convenient to use. You can take them on and off the bike easily, and you have quick access to your gear. Since the weight is carried further back, you'll feel it a bit more while climbing out of the saddle.
SQR Tour
SQR Tour saddlebag, Length 37cm, Width 18cm, Depth 20cm
The SQR mount is included.
Side pockets for tools and Internal Pouch pocket for valuables
Wipe - clean Mudguard surface on underside
Carry handle
Reflectors and LED straps on easy access lid
Easy operate quick release buckles for lid
Fixed to the seatpost via SQR system , these 16 litre bags are easily
fitted or removed from the bike in seconds
Carry up to 22 lbs.
$ 151.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
SQR Slim
SQR Slim Saddlebag, Length 36cm, Width 29cm, Depth 15cm
The Slim is ideal for smaller riders, since it takes up less vertical space, and smaller riders have their saddles closer to the top of the rear tire.
The SQR mount is included.
Wipe - clean Mudguard surface on underside
Carry handle
Reflectors and LED straps on easy access lid
Also features internal Pouch pocket for valuables
Constructed from tough, waterproof Cotton Duck
29cm - extra wide for books and files
Carry up to 22 lbs.
$ 138.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
SQR Trax
SQR Trax Saddlebag, Length 37cm, Width 18cm Depth 20cm
Complete with SQR mount system
Wipe - clean Mudguard surface on underside
Carry handle
Reflectors and LED straps on easy access lid
Mesh pockets with compression straps and internal pouch pocket for valuables
Constructed from tough 600 denier silicone coated Polyester
Carry up to 22 lbs.
$ 138.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Saddle Pack
The Saddle Pack is a simple saddlebag that attaches to the seat post and seat stays with velcro straps, and to the saddle rails with nylon straps with buckles.
Tough 100% Waterproof Cotton Duck
Easy two strap fittings with quick release buckles and 2 point touch +
close fastenings
Drawcord top under quick release buckled lid.
Zip side pocket for valuables
Side mesh pocket for bottle/waterproofs
LED mounting and reflectors on lid
Wipe-clean splash guard on underside
$ 59.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Shopper Pannier
C-system pannier hook for instant fitting and removal,
Versatile roll top offers great load carrying flexibility,
Wooden handles and shoulder strap for easy off- bike portability,
Scotchlite™ reflective strip offers high visibility at night,
Made from ultra hard wearing black cotton duck,
Outer Mesh pocket for lock,
Smart off-bike appearance,
32 litre capacity offers plenty of scope for shopping or general utility,
Single pannier can be fitted to either side of bike.
$
134.00
(sold as one pannier, not a pair) Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Bike Bureau
- A bike pannier specifically designed to cope with the unique demands of the office based bike commuter.
- Unique Cotton Duck canvas ensures contents remain dry and protected.
- Double flap arrangement keeps top of briefcase clean and dry for the office when on the bike. When off the bike the flap folds back to protect the user from the hooks and road dirt.
- 3 carry handles supplied for choice of carrying position including shoulder strap.
- Four bright 3m reflectors
- Stormproof drawtop ensures contents stay dry.
- Uses patented Rixen & Kaul quick release attachment system for racks up to 13mm diameter.
- Lots of pockets help organisation of office and bike equipment
- Large internal laptop pouch included.
- Mobile phone holder and keyring included
- Zipped pocket in the foldback lid allows the user to store wet cycle gear separate from office items.
- 100% Natural cotton canvas; waterproof; black.
Bike Bureau - $ 151.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
Pro Route Cape - $ 65.00 Plenty in stock, Aug, 2007.
The cape has a zipper and velcro at the neck. No hood on the Pro Route cape.
Pro Route Spats - $ 35.00 Expected Early March, 2007 Order now and we'll ship ASAP.
Pro Route Helmet Cover - $ 18.00 In stock
This photo shows the Duxback Poncho, Pants and jacket.
Duxback Rain Jacket, Small, Medium and Large, - $ 144.00 Plenty Large & Small in stock, Aug, 2007.
Duxback Rain Pants, Small, Medium and Large, $ 87.00 Plenty Large & Small in stock, Aug, 2007.
Duxback Poncho Super Size - $ 98.00 In Stock Aug 2007
Duxback Poncho Standard Size - $ 94.00 In Stock Aug 2007
Both Duxback ponchos have a sewn-on hood. Some people prefer to cut off the hood if they're always riding with a helmet.
Duxback Spats - $ 43.00 Out
Duxback Helmet Cover - $ 18.50 In Stock Aug 2007
Duxback Overshoes (Medium) - $
23.00
In stock
Duxback Overshoes (Large) - $
23.00
Expected Early March, 2007 Order now and we'll ship ASAP.
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Saddle Cover
The Carradice B17 Saddle Cover fits all versions of the Brooks B17 saddle and the Brooks Champion Flyer. Coated cordura fabric. Black only.
Leather reinforced slots allow the saddle bag loops to be accessed.
Carradice B17 Saddle Cover - $ 14.00 Out.
Your bike has no eyelets on the fork for mounting a front rack and panniers. What do you do? Use the Carradice Limpet front panniers. They will mount on almost any bicycle fork, including suspension forks.
Super C Limpet Front Pannier System
Made from heavy duty cotton duck
3M Reflectors fitted front and rear for maximum night visibility
Strongly made with Carradice's long experience of making quality products
to withstand expedition use
Centralized carry handle with connector - only one item to carry when
off the bike
Will fit the front forks of almost any bike with or without suspension
forks.
Very quick removal and fitting without tools
Has removable waterproof liner
Capacity of 26 litres a pair
Super C Limpet System $ 179.00 We don't know when these will be back in stock. But we are sure that we will have them eventually. Carradice is waiting for some hardware to complete them. Their supplier is holding things up. Order now and we'll ship ASAP.
Two aluminum bars attach to the fork dropouts, held in place by the QR skewer. The bars slide through loops on the back side of the panniers. Then a "U" shaped tube fits over the two attached tubes, making a tall, upside-down U shape. You can see the top of it on the left side.
The panniers have velcro loops that wrap around the fork. The system is very simple and secure on the fork. The panniers ride low for stability.
Made from tough grey Cordura©
3M Reflectors fitted front and rear for maximum night visibility
Strongly made with Carradice's long experience of maiking quality products
to withstand expedition use
Centralised carry handle with connector - only one item to carry when
of the bike
Will fit the front forks of almost any bike with or without suspension
forks.
Very quick removal and fitting without tools
Has removable waterproof liner
Capacity of 24 litres a pair
Carradura Limpet System $ 138.00 Still waiting for these to arrive. See above. Order now and we'll ship ASAP.
Two panniers can be fastened together for easy off-the-bike carrying,
54 litre capacity per pair,
Heavy duty black cotton duck delivers superb performance year in, year
out in the toughest of conditions,
Carradice C-system pannier hooks offer instant, secure fixing to a rack,
Deep lid and drawcord top prevents rain penetration,
Adjustable straps can be used as shoulder straps or for additional loads,
Large external pocket on rear,
LED mounting strap,
Hi-viz reflectives for day/nightime
Super C Rear Panniers (pair) $ 279.00 In stock Aug 2007
28 litre capacity per pair,
Can be used on the rear when the larger capacity rear pannier is not needed,
Large outside pocket,
Carradice C-system pannier fittings for quick and secure fitting,
Heavy duty black cotton duck,
Hi-viz reflectives front and rear.
Don't confuse these with the Super C Limpet panniers. These attach to
a front rack, like a Tubus Tara or Tubus Duo.
Super C Front Panniers - $ 195.00 In stock Aug 2007
Height 28cm x Depth 15cm x Width 25cm, 32 liter capacity
Kendall Panniers - $ 195.00 In stock
Tough 100% Waterproof Cotton Duck
Easily straps to any rack
Drawcord top under easy access lid
All round reflective strips and LED mounting strap to rear
Carry handle on lid plus shoulder strap for off bike carrying
Ideal for long day or weekend rides
Super C Rack Top Pack - $ 98.00 Plenty in stock.
- Designed for small wheeled and folding bikes,
- Shaped to fit on rear luggage rack,
- Shoulder strap, rear mesh pocket,
- Attaches to rack with touch+close straps,
- Side D rings offer extra attachment points,
- Made from smart and tough black heavy duty polyester.
- h26 x d34 x w19cm wt660g
Rack Box: $ 76.00 In Stock.
The Super C handlebar bag uses the KlickFix mounting system. It comes with a shoulder strap which attaches to the side loops. You can see one just above the side mesh pocket.
The cover fits snugly over the top and secures with snap-buckles. The map case is held down with snaps.
Inside is a zippered pocket and two more pockets at each end.
The map casefolds under a strap in the front of the cover. The case closes with velcro. Then the top part folds back over and is held down with two snaps.
Price $ 137.00 In stock
7.5" Leather Straps, sold in pairs: - $ 7.00 In stock
10.5" Leather Straps, sold in pairs: - $ 9.00 In stock
12" Leather Straps, sold in pairs: - $ 11.00 In stock
15" Leather Straps, sold in pairs: - $ 13.00 In stock
22" Leather Straps, sold individually: - $ 8.00 In stock
Saddlebag Clamp, for saddles without bag loops, $ 28.00 In stock
The official Carradice website is here.
If I don't have the Carradice product you're looking for, try Wallingford.
For other packs see my Ortlieb and Berthoud pages.
This page was last updated: Thursday, August 9, 2007 "In Stock" or "Out" notes are correct to the best of my abilities. Call or email for the "Carved In Stone" inventory. ;-)
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