Quick release seat bag for Brooks B67 and Flyer

[Bruce Byker James]

Has anyone found a quick release seat bag that will work with a Brooks B67 or Flyer saddle? I've asked a couple of companies (Banjo Brothers and Topeak) if theirs work and both have said no, though I'd be glad to hear if someone has made one work.

I'm currently on my second Nashbar Podbag that just barely works, but they stopped selling them long ago and I haven't found any on Ebay.

I realize there are tons of other bags that work for this purpose, but I'm wondering specifically about quick release bags so I can have one tool bag that can be moved slightly faster between multiple bikes.

Thanks,

 - Bruce

[Patrick Moore]

The original (1930s) vendor with the largest number of options: https://carradice.co.uk/collections/bag-supports

I’ve used a number of them and they’re all very effective.

Oh right, tariffs. Too bad; but didn’t we work out some modus vivendi with our cousins across the pond? At any rate, tariffs and complications apart, Carradice used to get orders to me via DHL from Nelson, England almost as quickly as Riv got me orders from NoCal, and for very reasonable fees.

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[Patrick Moore]

Whoops, read too quickly and absorbed too little. You seek bags, I posted supports. But all is not lost; the Carradice supports, qr and not, all work fine with many saddlebags and some even work with Riv’s Saddlesack and later bags.

Carradice is the grand master and ancient ancestor of all saddlebags, qr and not, and Riv started out by importing their classics before Riv designed its own replacements.

[Patrick Moore]

This is I think their oldest and simplest support and it is very clearly qr — hooks slip into loops and strap holds it in place.

https://carradice.co.uk/products/saddle-bag-rack

It works only with saddles that have Brooks-type loops. I tried it with VO or Cyclo bolt-on loops on the rails of a Flite and it did not work.

Has anyone used this support with Rivendell or other mfrs’ bags? Success?

[Bruce Byker James]

I did not realize Carradice made such a thing! Thanks for the suggestion. The QR setup does look good, but it's more than I need. I'm looking for something on the small side, which I'm realizing I didn't say before. I just want something to hold a multitool, tire levers, spare tube, patch kit, and maybe a granola bar. Sort of like this one: https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/361-WEDGE-PACK-II

In a perfect world, it would also look less sporty, but I'm prioritizing small and easy over canvas and super long-lasting.

 - Bruce

[Roberta]

I have a square of waxed canvas (very stiff) and a toe strap that I got from Eric Marth with the idea that it would be my tool wrap and I can move it from bike to bike as needed. You wrap it onto the rails. Perhaps Eric will read this and show a pic. 

I found that it was easier for me to have my tools in a bag that I love from saddlebag to saddlebag, since I have saddlebags on all my bikes. 

Please DM me if you’re interested. I have two. 

Roberta 

Philadelphia, PA

[Bruce Byker James]

Thanks for the suggestion Roberta. I've tried a tool roll and found it a bit awkward to wrap onto the rails and also had it come off on a trail a couple of times, but i recently saw this roll on BikesnobNYC, which made me wonder if I could fix the main problem by just adding a velcro strap, so the closing of the roll is taken care of separately from attaching it to the rails:

https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/1283-BURRITO-PACK

That makes sense to move tools between saddlebags, too, but I'm basically trying to avoid having more than one bag. I probably can't have it all, but I'm going to keep looking and trying stuff because it's fun!

 - Bruce

[Roberta]

Burrito pack looks pretty cool.  Same idea as what I got from Eric, but I like the idea of securing the pack clothes with one set of closures and then strapping it to your rails with a different set.  I hope you find something that works for you.   And, of course, happy riding.

Roberta

[Dorothy C]

How about a Rivendell Mountain Works Elf pouch with a leather strap through the rear belt loop sleeve? I haven’t attached one that way, but find them perfect for the things you mention. They even fit a small folding Abus lock as well

[Edwin W]

I learned this cheap neat trick from this group (Roberta)

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/fTABxnajUJ4/m/QKRJIOFiCAAJ

Attach a dowel (or PVC pipe) to your saddle, then slide your saddlebag straps on and off the dowel at your leisure....

Edwin