{"id":2098859,"date":"2026-08-18T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2098859"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:18:00","slug":"redshift-quickdraw-saddle-bag-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2098859","title":{"rendered":"Redshift Quickdraw saddle bag review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-1170x780.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-724945 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/loaded-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squirrels gotta squirrel that bounty, and so do I. On the shortest rides, a snack, one bottle, and a flat fix will do. Red Shift has created a unique under-saddle holster with space for a tube, tool, and a CO2. A few gels or other small items could also be ferreted away inside if you like.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key specs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight: 114g (size medium, tested)<\/li>\n<li>Price: $69.99<\/li>\n<li>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/gfqsiy\/\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Redshift Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"724949\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-1170x780.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-724949 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/connection-strap_-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"724948\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a black bike saddle with a small, cylindrical bag secured to its underside using a velcro strap. The background features a blurred green foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-724948 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mounted-under-view-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mount the bag, a stretchy strap snaps into the underside of your saddle, with a magnet to add a little stationary security. From there, wrap the strap around the bag and velcro it tight. Simple. We have been doing this with ski straps for years, and Red Shift\u2019s mounting bracket refines the standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bag is ideal for gravel and road bike riders who run rigid seat posts. Set it and forget it until you need to access the gear. A rear fender might be nice to keep grit off your precious gear. Those same G-road riders might prefer a flashy light on the back of their bike, and while this bag lacks a designated mounting point, it\u2019s easy enough to snap one on the strap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For folks with long-travel dropper posts, there are a few points worth consideration. First, for riders on size small and XS bikes, or those on any frame where the rear tire kisses the back of your saddle at full compression, this would be poor placement for a saddle bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201170%20780&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the fastening mechanism on a trekking pole, featuring a sleek black handle, a securing clip, and a webbed strap. The background is a blurred green outdoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-724947 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/not-fitting-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, if you slam your saddle all the way forward, as do I, the Red Shift mounting bracket will not fit the saddle rails (see photo above). I had to mount the bag on my partner\u2019s bike to test it because all of my saddles are slammed into the climbing position. I would likely mount my saddle in a more neutral position on a gravel or road bike, making this a moot point, but it\u2019s worth a shout for folks who ride like their frame\u2019s seat tube angle should be steeper.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Shift has a nice improvement on the classic gear stash spot here, and if it works for your bike, this could be an easy way to store all the bits you don\u2019t want to forget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight <\/li>\n<li>Easy to access gear <\/li>\n<li>Stable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doesn\u2019t fit some bike setups<\/li>\n<li>No light mount<\/li>\n<li>Sits directly in the rear tire spray zone \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Keep up with the latest mountain bike news by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">adding Singletracks as a preferred source<\/a> on Google.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Related articles<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 30px\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tjQuery(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostpayloads._58174e56ae15c541e0152acdf35eca65 = {&#8220;ids&#8221;:&#8221;309884,715505,714044,724703&#8243;,&#8221;posts_per_page&#8221;:null,&#8221;offset&#8221;:0,&#8221;style&#8221;:&#8221;4up&#8221;};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostcounter._58174e56ae15c541e0152acdf35eca65 = {start: 0, step: 0, end: 0};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"background: #fff\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/topeak-burrito-pack-seat-bag-works-great-for-tire-repair-kit-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&apos;%20viewBox=&apos;0%200%201%201&apos;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/topeak_burrito_pack-3-750x500.jpeg\" alt=\"A partially opened tool pouch featuring a bright yellow interior with various tools and supplies organized inside. 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