Calling all Carradice fans: I need help

[Grog]

Thank you, BSG, this is exactly what I needed to hear!

I wrote to Carradice for an estimate of shipping costs for a Lowsaddle Longflap and a Bagman Sport standard. I'm afraid the Nelson would not fit my bike too well.

I am also thinking about the Barley but considering the kind of weather we're getting here in the PNW I am concerned it would be a little too small. However, when cycling in the Alps next summer maybe it would be more adequate........ hmmmm! There will be some discussion at the kitchen table tonight, I'll try to make up my mind by Monday.

Thank you for your help - hopefully there will be photos to follow on my part.

[makbike]

Grog,

I have a small Carradice bag and I love it. I don't have a Brooks saddle so I purchased their adapter and it works great. I ordered my bag through a shop in the USA so I could avoid any hassles. I wish I could remember who I purchased it from but at the moment it escapes me. I do remember doing a search for Carradice bags and it produces a number of bike shops. I then searched their individual websites for availability of the bag I wanted. Hope you find what you are looking for. Again, they make great bags!

[elk]

Suddenly a bunch of the Carradice bags skittered into a mouse hole..where are they??? (I want a black zip roll; I gave the green one to Mr elk)

If you're not adamant about Carradice..you might check out Acorn. I have the medium one and it's pretty swell and very well made.

http://www.acornbags.com/ linky

ohhhhhhnice new designs...I like the little roll bag!!! plus they're MUSA

[Grog]

Suddenly a bunch of the Carradice bags skittered into a mouse hole..where are they??? (I want a black zip roll; I gave the green one to Mr elk)

If you're not adamant about Carradice..you might check out Acorn. I have the medium one and it's pretty swell and very well made.

http://www.acornbags.com/ linky

ohhhhhhnice new designs...I like the little roll bag!!! plus they're MUSA

They are really nice........ but aren't they a bit small?

But they look quite beautiful.

Oh and it says NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.

[elk]

i don't think of Canada as "international...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey Grog- another TE'er is selling a Bagman Sport right now!:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=25505
Act fast and you can get it! Then all you'd need to worry about is getting the bag you want either from Peter White or Carradice.

[Grog]

i don't think of Canada as "international...

Actually, it is.

The bagman sport is sold. I might order from Carradice directly, it might be simpler.

[Grog]

Ok, seeing no response from the Carradice folks, I have investigated two more sources: SJSCycles and BikePlus, both in the UK. SJS Cycles charges 25 British pounds for shipping; I have placed an order for the Barley and a Bagman QR Sport with Bike+, and I'm waiting for an estimate of the shipping fees. Depending on how much duty I have to pay when the package arrive, this should come in at a reasonable price.

I might get the Lowsaddle longflap later, but for now I think the Barley will probably be big enough... It can carry a bottle of wine.

There's a really cool Carradice group on Flickr, for those interested...

Thanks all! I will keep you posted with pictures and everything when it comes.