Ed & Jeremy, thanks for the pannier experience. Thats interesting that a pannier loaded on one side doesn't affect handling. It definitely makes it more versatile. I'll probably go the rear pannier route!
On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 9:59:31 PM UTC-5, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > Sorry, no photos ATM but my setup isn't much different than photos at the > riv site. > > For the front I'm running the "riv standard" Wald 137 basket tie wrapped > to a Nitto front rack. I've got the M18 but I'd recommend the Mark's. The > R14 probably would be overkill for that size basket. I got a medium riv > Sackville where I keep the spare tube, tools, pump, anything I need to > reach easily (badge, locker key, phone), and any layering items (jacket, > vest, gloves).The Sackville has two tabs: I loop velcro straps through > those onto the basket. I've got a bike locker at work, but taking and > lugging the Sackville out is pretty easy if I need to lock up the bike. > > For the rear, I used to have the Pletscher Clem rack (with the pannier > bars and light tab) but now am running the medium Nitto 32R. I'm using the > rack tab on top of the seat stay, toward the front. The medium can't use > the rearmost rack tab since the deck hits the tire. The large 32R probably > would work on my 51cm bike using that rearmost tab. The Clem rack worked > fine, and I really liked it's wide flat deck. I switched to R32 simply for > the bling: the performance for commuting seemed the same. > > For my primary bag, I use an Ortlieb Commuter bag ( > https://ortliebusa.com/product/commuter-bag-ql3-1/) with the QL3.1 mount. > That carries a laptop, a change of clothes, work papers, thermos, and a > snack. The nice thing about the QL 3.1 is the back of the bag is flat and > doesn't have any hardware sticking out. Also, on-and-off for the bag is > super quick. The disadvantage is having to mount some hardware on the rack > that needs to be removed in order mount any other bag on that side of the > rack. > > One issue I had with other bikes in running this particular setup in the > rear was the offset load - one heavy pannier on the left side - noticeably > affected handling. That's not a problem with the Appaloosa. Also, I've > experimented with multiple pannier bags and didn't have a problem with heel > strike, nor did I really need to make extreme adjustments to the pannier > hooks to get the bag to work right. > > --Ed > > On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:24:09 AM UTC-8, Philip Kim wrote: >> >> I plan to run a front basket, but wondering how you guys run loads for >> commuting? I want to take advantage of the long chainstays. I'm thinking an >> R14 or Marks rack with a saddlebag, but also see the convenience in the >> Nitto 32R and putting panniers. >> >> Pics requested! Please >> > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
