Redshift Quickdraw Saddle Bag Review + 15% Discount Code
Hands-on review of the Redshift Quickdraw Saddle Bag (Small & Medium). Real-world gravel testing, dropper post compatibility, what fits, and an exclusive 15% discount code.
I'll admit it: I have a bit of a chronic bike-tinkering habit. On any given weekend, I might be heading out for a fast gravel spin on my gravel bike, running errands around town on a commuter, or planning a weekend bikepacking loop across Dorset.
The biggest nuisance with owning more than one bike? Moving your puncture repair kit between them.
Nine times out of ten, you either forget to swap the bag over and end up miles out in the woods without a spare tube, or you waste ten minutes unthreading stiff, dirt-caked Velcro straps from underneath the saddle.
Redshift sent over both the Small (0.48L) and Medium (0.66L) versions of their latest release - the Quickdraw Saddle Bag - to see if their magnetic quick-swap system actually solves this headache.
Why the Quickdraw concept makes sense
At first glance, you might ask: does the world really need another saddle bag?
If you only ever ride one bike and leave a budget roll-top bag bolted to it forever, probably not. But the Quickdraw wasn't designed for kitchen-sink packing. It's built for two very specific groups of cyclists:
- Multi-bike owners: If you jump between a gravel rig, road bike, and hardtail, you only need one repair kit. Buy an extra $19.99 strap for each bike, leave the rail mount attached, and transferring the bag takes literally five seconds.
- Riders with dropper or suspension seatposts: Standard saddle bags wrap a chunky Velcro strap around the seatpost. On a dropper post, that strap scuffs the stanchion and inhibits travel; on a Redshift ShockStop suspension seatpost, it can foul the linkage. The Quickdraw mounts 100% to the saddle rails - zero seatpost contact.
How the mounting & magnetic dock work
The magic of the system is the two-piece design: the rail strap bracket and the bag itself.
The strap threads through your saddle rails above the rear bend. Two plastic half-moon clips hook over the rails and anchor a magnetic docking base in place.
When you want to attach the bag:
- Offer the bag up to the dock - the magnet catches instantly with an audible, reassuring click.
- Wrap the heavy-duty webbing strap under the bag and feed it into the alloy loop.
- Pull it tight and press down the Velcro.
Removing it is just as quick. Undo the strap, pull down on the small cord loop under the magnetic dock to release the catch, and the bag drops straight into your hand.
Being able to detach the entire bag with one hand while holding your bike with the other is surprisingly brilliant in wet, filthy British weather. No more kneeling in the mud trying to dig blindly into an upside-down under-saddle pouch.
Specifications and sizing breakdown
Redshift offers the Quickdraw in two sizes: Small (0.48L) and Medium (0.66L).
Both share the exact same top footprint (120mm x 80mm), but the Medium model is 15mm deeper (65mm vs 50mm) to allow room for chunkier tubes or extra CO2 canisters.
| Feature | Quickdraw Small (0.48L) | Quickdraw Medium (0.66L) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0.48 Litres | 0.66 Litres |
| Weight | 106 g | 114 g |
| Internal Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 50 mm | 120 x 80 x 65 mm |
| Mounting System | Saddle rail strap + magnetic dock | Saddle rail strap + magnetic dock |
| Rail Compatibility | Standard 7mm round rails | Standard 7mm round rails |
| Dropper / Suspension Friendly | Yes (no seatpost strap) | Yes (no seatpost strap) |
| Closure & Lining | Weatherproof zipper + high-viz red interior | Weatherproof zipper + high-viz red interior |
| Price (RRP) | $69.99 / ~£55 | $69.99 / ~£55 |
| Additional Rail Strap | $19.99 / ~£16 | $19.99 / ~£16 |
What actually fits inside? (Be realistic!)
Let's address the elephant in the room: these bags are compact.
If you are accustomed to massive bikepacking seat packs where you stash spare jackets and a loaf of bread, this is not that bag. It is strictly a puncture and tool capsule.
The bag unzips like a book, laying completely flat on the ground. The bright red high-visibility lining makes spotting tiny chain links or valve cores on an overcast day much easier. On the inside flap, a stretchy neoprene sleeve keeps your metal multitool snugly isolated so it doesn't rub holes into your spare tube - and it even holds an emergency bank card or cash perfectly.
Packed thoughtfully with a modern TPU inner tube (like a Tubolito or Schwalbe Aerothan), there is plenty of room for a compact multitool, a 16g/25g CO2 canister with inflator head, tyre levers, and a tubeless plug tool with bacon strips. If you still rely on bulky, traditional butyl rubber tubes, fitting one into the Medium bag alongside your tools will be a tight squeeze, leaving virtually no room to spare.
A quick heads-up on mini pumps: Neither size will fit a standard hand pump. If you don't use CO2 cartridges, you'll need to keep a mini pump mounted to your bottle cage or tucked into a frame bag.
Real-world gravel testing on Dorset tracks
I mounted the Quickdraw Medium under my Sonder saddle on top of the Redshift ShockStop PRO Endurance seatpost and took it out on my regular testing loops around Dorset - across rutted farm tracks, stony bridleways, and fast gravel fire roads.
Here is how it performed in the real world:
- Zero waggle or rattle: Because the rail strap pulls tight against the bag and the magnetic dock locks the top, there is no lateral sway whatsoever. Even over rocky descents, it stays glued in place.
- Flawless post clearance: With no seatpost strap, my suspension seatpost moved through its travel freely with zero rubbing, scuffing, or noise.
- Weather & spray resistance: The abrasion-resistant fabric and water-resistant zipper kept grit, spray, and mud out of the tool compartment.
The honest drawbacks
No piece of cycling gear is perfect, and there are a couple of trade-offs worth keeping in mind:
- Price of entry: At $69.99 for the bag plus $19.99 for each additional rail strap, outfitting three bikes isn't cheap. (Make sure you use our 15% discount code below to take the edge off!).
- Limited capacity for butyl tubes: If you still ride heavy, bulky butyl rubber tubes, fitting one into the Medium bag alongside tyre levers and a multitool leaves zero room to spare. Moving to compact TPU tubes makes this bag ten times more practical.
- Strap length on Medium: When the Medium bag is packed to maximum capacity, the strap has just enough overlap to secure firmly, but an extra centimetre of webbing would give added peace of mind.
Who is the Quickdraw for?
- Gravel & road riders wanting a stealthy, rattle-free setup: It tucks neatly under the saddle, doesn't flap around, and looks smart.
- Multi-bike owners: Keep a strap on each bike and transfer your complete flat kit in five seconds flat.
- Dropper & suspension post users: The cleanest saddle bag solution on the market for unhindered post action.
Final thoughts
Like Redshift's ShockStop stem and Mousetrap pedal adapters, the Quickdraw Saddle Bag is a clever piece of engineering that solves a genuine daily annoyance for cyclists.
If you want a sleek, bombproof tool bag that makes swapping between bikes completely effortless, it is a superb bit of kit.
Where to get the Redshift discount code
Planning to grab the Quickdraw Saddle Bag or any other cockpit upgrades? Use code BIKESANDBACON at checkout on redshiftsports.com to get 15% off all regular-priced products.
(Note: The discount code applies to all regular-priced Redshift products and cannot be combined during storewide sales.)
