Saddle bag

[al]

I am on the hunt for an old school saddle bag.

You know the black hard shell 70s type one you would find on a tourer.
It needs to be the hard shell? with a canvas covering and leather buckles would be the icing on the cake.

What are the chances of

A. anyone knowing what i'm on about?

B. Anyone knowing of any anywhere?

It's one of the missing parts to finish my new bike.

Al.

 

[perry]

im pretty sure i used to be able to order what your talking about when i had the shop

kinda a tartan pattern ?

try the bike shops that dont have the shiny £2k bikes in

 

[al]

Yeah! Some had a tartan lining.

2k for a bicycle! whats the world coming to?

Al,

 

[Russell]

Do Carradice make something like you're looking for?

 

[al]

Yes they do but it's a little large and not stiff enough!! :shock:

Al

 

[barry2017]

Yes, I know exactly what you mean.
As far as I'm aware, they're no longer available. Maybe you'll find one in a bike shop that's been around a long time.
New, Brooks and Giles Berthoud make the nearest things to them. But not for cheap.

 

[al]

Cheers,Al

 

[reanimation]

I think I got one free with my early pre accessorised Raleigh Mustang in 1989! Dont see many about now, yep try old skool village bike shops.

 

[dyna-ti]

Have a goosey at the vintage section of ebay,i'll bet a pound to a penny you'll find one there