Bagapalooza Pt. Deux: Carradice SQR Slim/Tour Bags, w/SQR Blocks

[Paul Brodek]

Carradice Super C Tour SQR Saddlebag w/SQR mounting block: $85 shipped conti USA; paypal G&S payment

(The one with side pockets - 16 litres; 18cm wide x 37cm high x 20cm deep)

Carradice Super C Slim SQR Saddlebag w/SQR mounting block: $75 shipped conti USA; paypal G&S payment

(16 litres; 29cm wide x 36cm high x 15cm deep)

Note that the photos show three Tour bags, I also have at least one, maybe two Tour bags to move as well. I'll try to snap some pix today.

Here's Carradice's page on the Tour and Slim bags, now designated as part of their Super-C line. My bags appear identical, without the Super-C label:

https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/sad...per-c-sqr-slim

https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddle-packs-sqr-bags/super-c-sqr-tour

The 'dice SQR system uses a seatpost-mount block for quick-release mounting of a couple large saddlebags. There is also an SQR rack/mount available for attaching other bags, like the traditional 'dice transverse saddlebags. The two SQR-specific bags have this rack/mount solidly riveted to the bags.

There's a pretty thorough feature on Mark Chandler's Gravelbike; I bought one of his sample bags a few years back:
https://www.gravelbike.com/first-imp...ur-saddlebags/

The SQR bags clip on and off very quickly, and have both grab handles and shoulder strap rings for off-bike carrying. They do require some distance between the bag and rear tire, so they fit tall frames better.

The bags are stable in use, with no significant wagging. There is a small amount of movement, since the rack does have a small amount of room for movement once clipped into the block. I never find it annoying, and the bags are way more stable than the trad transverse bags, which are attached to the saddle rails and seatpost with leather straps.

I've had blocks on a number of bikes so that I could switch bags back and forth, but of course I still wound up with multiple bags. Yet I also found I didn't often need to carry that much gear, and since the bags seem to have bred like rabbits, I'd like to move a few on.

All bags show only light use, and include a mounting block with standard clamps, meant for posts up to 32mm. The clamps have a tendency to twist and rip if you overtighten them, so don't overtorque. I scrubbed 'em a little the other day, so they look a little less tatty than the photos show. SQR Tour shown on the '90 Fuquay/Serotta Custom 'cross bike.

For reference, new SQR Tours/Slims from the UK are around $100/$110ea + int'l shipping; Peter White has the Tour priced at $165.

Depending on your location, I might need to go FedEx Ground i/o USPS Priority on these, since they don't fold/squash compactly at all, the boxes will be mostly air, which can get pricey.

Let me know if you have Qs, and thanks for lookin'!

Paul Brodek

Hillsdale, NJ USA

[Paul Brodek]

Updates--- Tour bag and two Slim bags have sold, so only one Slim bag remains.

Thanks!

Paul Brodek

Hillsdale, NJ USA