Fellow stw'ers,
Anyone got ideas ref a bike bag that can be used without a rack being fitted? Needs to hold about 10 kilos. Lost the st article detailing the one Chipps had.
Only thing - I only have 3 weeks before my trip so need something that can be turned around in that time, going up Cadair Idris.
Recommendations please!
(Oh, and if you have a recommended route.....?)
Bike bag that can be used without a rack?
Carradice are the fellas, no?
Just re read it, you mean panniers, not a bike bag (I was thinking bags that hold a bike and how somehow it could attach to a car)
Topeak make a seatpost mounted pannier rack
Or do what I did, pack light. 25l ricksack, sleeping bag into the smallest stuff bag it'll go into, bivy bag and enough flapjack and protein bars to make you feel sick. Not a comfortable existance but preferable (IMO) to a heavy bike.
caradice for sure. I have been super impressed with my camper long flap.
My support bracket needs slight mods to make it super sturdy but its not let me down yet. Done about 500k with it. Completely waterproof too - shocked me
Use a dry bag lashed to your bars. 13l should take sleeping bag and bivvy bag, if you need a second one fasten that to your seatpost. Might be back in stock at www.alpkit.com
if that doesn't appeal, then as cynic-al says try www.carradice.co.uk you'd pretty much get everything in a Super C saddle bag.
Regarding route, there's only one way up Cadair by bike. Start from the south and follow the pony track.
Stuart
Wise words gents, thanks. I have dry sacks coming out of my ears, hadn't thought of that. The Carradry also looks good, will have a punt at a combination.
Nice one 😀