Saddlebag or panniers?

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Hi

Touring newbie here, be kind!

In June I'm doing a 5-day trip from London UK to Lands End on a Cervelo Calendonia road bike. We're staying in hotels and hostels, so no camping gear.

Would you recommend a large saddlebag or small panniers (both combined with a handlebar bag) for the trip? For the latter, I'm thinking about the new Restrap thru axle rack or the Ortlieb equivalent.

Any other tips very welcome!

Thanks

Alan

Posted Feb 26, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC

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