I have a Carradice Super C audax, which has plastic quick release buckles
instead of leather buckles like the Barley. It's a good size for those who over
prepare for day rides, or for errands, but it's not quite big enough for me to
commute to work with a change of clothes and toiletries. And ge
I had a Carradice Camper, but I really hated having to struggle with the
buckles every time I wanted to get in the bag (the traditional Carradice
bags use a belt buckle type arrangement on all the pockets). I switched to
a Super C with plastic buckles, and it's much easier to live with.
The Super
The carradice and swift designs are similar, but I think the sackville design
is a highly improved one. The flat bottom and rear vs top opening system is
much easier to use, and keeps items in place better, in my opinion.
Another difference is size. Sackville medium will be a little larger than
I don't know the Swifts, but I've owned 2 Sackvilles and oh so many
Carradices.
BTW, I think that Carradices today are of lower quality than they were 20
or 25 years ago; those I owned from the '90s had leather that, while not as
pretty as Riv's, certainly never wore out on my watch. I've seen 20+
All great choices! Sackville medium is nice if that's your only bag, it's
pretty big! It's pretty waterproof
Swift saddle bags are more audux type, a bit smaller. Not as waterproof
The carradice are the cheapest. The leather straps are much lower quality
compared to Sackville, and wear out pret
I'm in the market for a new saddlebag and would enjoy reading some of your
opinions. Has anyone used/currently uses any of these saddlebags? If so,
I'd enjoy reading about what you like and dislike. Thanks!
- Swift Zeitgeist (either size)
- Sackville Saddlebag (medium)
- Carradice Barley or Ne
