The Smörgåsbord is a roll top long flap style handlebar/saddle bag. It suits both riser bars and drop bars (depending on your width obviously) and is available in a billion different colour and fabric options which are all HERE!
There are a few changes under the hood for V2.0 so let me hit you with the dot points:
Bigger Big Pockets!! I dunno I just always reckon the side pockets on this kind of bag are a bit lacking so these one’s are truly LORGE. 8cm each from front to back, absolute monsters. But there’s still the option of stretch mesh or no pockets if you wanna keep things SLIM!
Width options!! I’ve agonised over this one for a hot minute but have decided to offer THREE width options to help you get the most perfect bag for you and your setup.
Floating liner!! I don’t have a fancy seam tape machine or fabric welder so this is the most water resistant I can get this bad boy. It means there are no seams going directly from the outside of the bag to the inside. Water can TECHNICALLY still get through but it’ll take a minute. As always tho if you need something to 100% guaranteed stay dry - put it in a dry bag. The roll top seam is completely offset from the liner too so that’ll help. Oh yeah the liner is fluro orange too.
Stiffer!! I love cutting lengths of fibreglass rod so much I decided to put in a second stiffener in the rear. This was a pretty rare issue with 1.0 but the extra stiffener means the bag can’t deform around a headtube or seat post. Won’t sag over the edges of a rack too so that’s cool.
A smaller change is the return of D-rings on the side so you can run a shoulder strap if you like. I can make you one for $15 (add some EXTRAS into your cart) or if you’ve got one already you should just be able to clip it on. Or you can dangle your labubu from the D-ring whatever floats your boat.
Those are the big changes, now here’s some more info:
Sizing - Smorgy’s grown. And also shrunk. There are now three sizes - Small/Medium/Large (original huh). The different sizes only change the width width of the main body (excluding any pockets). The Big Pockets add 18cm to this measurement. For example, the Small version with Big Pockets measures at 46cm wide to the outside of the pockets! The stretchy pockets add no width, until you put stuff in them. Then they measure as wide as that stuff does. I dunno what you put in it so I can’t tell you how wide it is.
Size SMALL has a 28cm (11 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 46cm wide.
Size MEDIUM has a 33cm (13 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 51cm wide.
Size LARGE has a 38cm (15 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 56cm wide.
All sizes are the same height and depth. The main body measures 22cm (8.6 inch I am NOT doing your ridiculous fractions) high, and 18cm (7 in) deep (depth measured front to back). The roll top section is 30cm (11.8 in) high.
Smorgy stays stiff by way of a 1mm HDPE insert in the main body. There are also two battens on the rear, one up high and one down low. The top one is to spread the load on the mounting points across the whole bag. Make sure you install the bag with straps running behind this stiffener!
Buckles - You can take your pick between metal and plastic buckles. This only changes the buckles attaching to the top flap and the compression strap under the flap. The Big Pocket buckles are always plastic side release buckles cos I just think it works best there. If ya really want metal buckles EVERYWHERE let me know and I can do that. Personally, I’m a plastic buckle guy cos they’re more convenient. Also super easy for me to replace a buckle if one ever breaks (I have never broken a plastic buckle).
A dowel is a good idea if you’re planning on running this as a saddle bag. It helps make space between your saddle loops and the bag so you can get a tight grip with the straps. $10 extra or you can just go to your local hardware store or park and get a length to suit (only needs to be like 20cm really).
What’s it weigh? I dunno, it’s definitely not light weight. I’ll weigh some one day and update it here. Or I won’t and you’ll just have to ask me!
Anyway I feel like I’m just rambling at this point. If you’ve got any questions please get in touch and I will answer them :)
Bit of explanation on the photos -
The bag on the yellow bike is the LARGE size. The bars are Soma Dream High Rise. There are some pics of it on the JACK RACK too. Works great on there!
The bag on the drop bar bike is the SMALL size. The bars are 50cm Curve Walmer Bars. This is the absolute minimum width you could run with the small size and big pockets. You’re pushing into the side pocket on the third click of the up shift.
The bag on the rusty old chair I never put a top on is the MEDIUM size. The stool was one of the few things I welded in my brief welding phase. Nothing else to say about that.
The bag on the saddle bag support is the SMALL size. The support is the Caradice Bagman. Works good!
The Smörgåsbord is a roll top long flap style handlebar/saddle bag. It suits both riser bars and drop bars (depending on your width obviously) and is available in a billion different colour and fabric options which are all HERE!
There are a few changes under the hood for V2.0 so let me hit you with the dot points:
Bigger Big Pockets!! I dunno I just always reckon the side pockets on this kind of bag are a bit lacking so these one’s are truly LORGE. 8cm each from front to back, absolute monsters. But there’s still the option of stretch mesh or no pockets if you wanna keep things SLIM!
Width options!! I’ve agonised over this one for a hot minute but have decided to offer THREE width options to help you get the most perfect bag for you and your setup.
Floating liner!! I don’t have a fancy seam tape machine or fabric welder so this is the most water resistant I can get this bad boy. It means there are no seams going directly from the outside of the bag to the inside. Water can TECHNICALLY still get through but it’ll take a minute. As always tho if you need something to 100% guaranteed stay dry - put it in a dry bag. The roll top seam is completely offset from the liner too so that’ll help. Oh yeah the liner is fluro orange too.
Stiffer!! I love cutting lengths of fibreglass rod so much I decided to put in a second stiffener in the rear. This was a pretty rare issue with 1.0 but the extra stiffener means the bag can’t deform around a headtube or seat post. Won’t sag over the edges of a rack too so that’s cool.
A smaller change is the return of D-rings on the side so you can run a shoulder strap if you like. I can make you one for $15 (add some EXTRAS into your cart) or if you’ve got one already you should just be able to clip it on. Or you can dangle your labubu from the D-ring whatever floats your boat.
Those are the big changes, now here’s some more info:
Sizing - Smorgy’s grown. And also shrunk. There are now three sizes - Small/Medium/Large (original huh). The different sizes only change the width width of the main body (excluding any pockets). The Big Pockets add 18cm to this measurement. For example, the Small version with Big Pockets measures at 46cm wide to the outside of the pockets! The stretchy pockets add no width, until you put stuff in them. Then they measure as wide as that stuff does. I dunno what you put in it so I can’t tell you how wide it is.
Size SMALL has a 28cm (11 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 46cm wide.
Size MEDIUM has a 33cm (13 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 51cm wide.
Size LARGE has a 38cm (15 in) wide main body. With big pockets it’s 56cm wide.
All sizes are the same height and depth. The main body measures 22cm (8.6 inch I am NOT doing your ridiculous fractions) high, and 18cm (7 in) deep (depth measured front to back). The roll top section is 30cm (11.8 in) high.
Smorgy stays stiff by way of a 1mm HDPE insert in the main body. There are also two battens on the rear, one up high and one down low. The top one is to spread the load on the mounting points across the whole bag. Make sure you install the bag with straps running behind this stiffener!
Buckles - You can take your pick between metal and plastic buckles. This only changes the buckles attaching to the top flap and the compression strap under the flap. The Big Pocket buckles are always plastic side release buckles cos I just think it works best there. If ya really want metal buckles EVERYWHERE let me know and I can do that. Personally, I’m a plastic buckle guy cos they’re more convenient. Also super easy for me to replace a buckle if one ever breaks (I have never broken a plastic buckle).
A dowel is a good idea if you’re planning on running this as a saddle bag. It helps make space between your saddle loops and the bag so you can get a tight grip with the straps. $10 extra or you can just go to your local hardware store or park and get a length to suit (only needs to be like 20cm really).
What’s it weigh? I dunno, it’s definitely not light weight. I’ll weigh some one day and update it here. Or I won’t and you’ll just have to ask me!
Anyway I feel like I’m just rambling at this point. If you’ve got any questions please get in touch and I will answer them :)
Bit of explanation on the photos -
The bag on the yellow bike is the LARGE size. The bars are Soma Dream High Rise. There are some pics of it on the JACK RACK too. Works great on there!
The bag on the drop bar bike is the SMALL size. The bars are 50cm Curve Walmer Bars. This is the absolute minimum width you could run with the small size and big pockets. You’re pushing into the side pocket on the third click of the up shift.
The bag on the rusty old chair I never put a top on is the MEDIUM size. The stool was one of the few things I welded in my brief welding phase. Nothing else to say about that.
The bag on the saddle bag support is the SMALL size. The support is the Caradice Bagman. Works good!
