Matt in STL - thanks for the compliment. The Ruthworks rando bag is constructed with a sleeve that the 'tombstone loop' on the rack slips up into - it's a fairly snug fit. The underside of the bag is then secured to the rack with velcro straps. It was perfectly stable on its maiden voyage, even on a long fire road descent. If it loosens up over time, it does have a loop for an additional strap on the underside. What appears to be an anchor is a small carabiner that I added to make it easier to secure the closure for the top flap - the bars sit too far above the 8" bag to secure it over the stem in traditional rando fashion, though I may play around with attaching a ring to the neck of the stem. If you're not familiar with Ruthworks, it's a one man operation in San Francisco - https://www.ruthworkssf.com On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 3:02:30 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
> > Wow it looks great. I didn’t even see the fenders until you pointed them > out. By being understated, the graceful frame is more of a standout. I > haven’t thought of taking my Platy off road, but perhaps I will now. > Roberta > On Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 9:52:21 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I spent the morning mounting up some bike stuff I've been acquiring >> recently. A B-17 to replace it's predecessor a C-17 (not a bad saddle, but >> not in the same comfort league as the B models, though your keister may >> differ); 42mm RH 650b slicks (stepping up from 38s); a Nitto M-12 (I >> worried it might collide with the V-brake cable but it fit !); and lastly, >> a Ruthworks 8" Rando bag (love at first sight). >> Grabbed some lunch and headed out for a few miles of forest service road, >> a stretch on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a bit of smooth single track.The >> weather was perfect.. >> >> -- I've only been riding the Platypus since mid-summer and had considered >> it to be more of a pavement/rail trail bike. Today's ride opened my eyes to >> just how capable this thing is. >> >> Steve >> >> [image: 35912B89-A62C-4073-8C64-96850F581815.jpeg] >> >> [image: 22892EC1-62D1-49E3-9A10-E1EE7A6B0F42.jpeg] >> >> [image: 251A34BC-59A6-4FEA-AA29-F3A25879C6F4.jpeg] >> >> [image: 08CD7D59-77A7-4FB9-8BA8-D95C65B6C116.jpeg] >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f90deaa5-19e3-4a14-aa92-76d3a89eef29n%40googlegroups.com.
