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My current one has given up the ghost. I never really liked it but being a tightwad I persevered with it for 10 years.
I'd like a new one and I:
Would consider a bikepacking style one but it needs to work with cantilever brakes and I believe many don't because of the head tube strap.
Would also consider a more traditional one but it would need to be relatively large and robust. I think the last one was 7L or more.
Ideas? Cheers.
Salsa anything cradle and your dry bag of choice.
Ive got one on the shelf in the garage i dont use anymore, large rectangular black one with various fixings, i think its Altura. Pm me if you want.
Picked up one of these. cheap in the last PX sale:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPODHBB/podsacs-waterproof-handlebar-barrel-bag
Seems extremely well made for the money, very cheap and fits pretty securely. Can't comment on compatibility with cantis though.
I've recently purchased one of these:
https://www.ortlieb.com/en/Ultimate6%20S%20Plus/
For long road rides. USP for me was a see through panel on top I can add a route profile / points of interest piece of paper to. 5ltr, it's a box so needs careful packing to try and stop rattling (I added bubble wrap below & used spare clothing).
Salsa anything cradle and your dry bag of choice.
^^^ This. Bloody expensive but very good and extremely well made and robust.
Bloody expensive but very good and extremely well made and robust.
Just checked. Ouch. Does look nice though.
And at 18l it could replace my bar bag and lowriders for road touring.
Bike24 has them at slightly less ouch.
Hmm. Tempted...
They certainly look good but still spendy.
Right, just ordered a salsa anything full rig from Bike24. It's my birthday tomorrow and any cash I get can go to that.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Happy birthday for tomorrow. I won't add any more suggestions as you're sorted now!
Wilcat harness with Alpkit dry bag - the double ended one either 13l or 20l.
Apidura are also popular and I think AK do a complete set up.
Be aware of the two main styles which are fixed harness and removable dry bag or drybag attached to bike. I much prefer the removable dry bag type as I find it more user friendly.
My Anything Cage and accoutrements was delivered today.
Of course being the Muppet I am it turns out my bars are 25.4 not 31.8. Fortunately I had a spare set of oversized compact drops and stem!
First impressions are that it's a bit fiddly but I'll get used to that. Otherwise it's a very well designed bit of kit. Thanks for the recommendation.
I got a passport one if your interested, 11l very wide. Even on 780mm bars
I got a passport one if your interested, 11l very wide. Even on 780mm bars
Given that my last post was about taking delivery of a new bag I'm going to say ta but no ta!