Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc

I'm not quite sure what Trekhawk means about the rails. I have a midi-sized seat bag (it looks really big compared to the little saddle!!), and the straps wrap over the rails just fine. Perhaps I just don't know what a "quick release" saddle bag is, but I find mine to be quite quick release since it has a nice snap closure (like all the others I've used).

A big thumbs up for the SSM Atola Gelaround from me!

Emily
Ok what Im trying to say is that some saddle bags come with that attachment you put on your saddle and then slide you bag onto (bag has a plastic clip no straps) I dont think this would fit on the Atola because its not just rails all the way to the back it has that moulded plastic area between the the rails end and the back of the saddle. I have also tried larger saddle bags with no luck (if it has plastic clips instead of just velco they dont fit because of the moulding). Anyway its not a major drama it just means you may need to search for a bag that fits well and if you love the ones without straps they may not work. Other than the bag issue it is a good saddle as Emily says and it may be the one I stick with.

Here is a quick release bag

http://www.topeak.com/2006/products/...wedgepacks.php