Hi guys, I want to mount my Garmin Varia high up on my saddle and not on the seat post. Does anyone know of any mount that will mount to my saddle and at the same time also leave me space for a saddlebag? Even a small saddlebag would be good.
I have attached a picture for reference. Anyone know what saddlebag and mount is in this photo? I currently have a Topeak saddlebag that's medium in size so I'm not sure if it fits if I mount my Varia like the one in this photo.
Thank you.
by Unltd8828
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Tough to find in my experience. I have a very compact ALMSTHRE saddle bag and it didn’t fit properly. I now use a tool wallet that goes in my middle jersey pocket. I like the wallet a lot better – easier to get to, easy to pack/unpack, etc.
Whats the phone mount you have?
Try BUP Labs.
I’ve used a mount from them with a SILCA Madone bag.
I have the exact same saddle bag as you and I have just the thing for you. Tusita Mount
TUSITA Cycling Saddle Bag Clip… https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSPHSHRR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It will fit snug on the reflective strip at the back of your bag. Make sure you lock the screw in place when you install it.
I have the same setup for my Specialized saddle with SWAT mounting points:
1. Official Garmin saddle rails Varia mount.
2. BUP mounts (I think I saw a comment above).
3. Search on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon for “Varia saddle GoPro mount” and you should find what you’re looking for.
FYI, the GoPro mount does stick out a little bit and May prevent the saddle bag from sitting flush against the bottom the saddle rails. Good luck!
KOM makes a bag with a Varia mount attached, the quality isn’t great. The one I returned was misshaped
The saddlebag is Lezyne branded, looks like it might specifically be the M-Caddy QR?
[https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/seat-bags](https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/seat-bags)