While this is also pretty expensive for what it is, it's still cheaper than a rack, or you could DIY something similar for a few bucks less. https://ronsbikes.com/products/not-a-rack
I'm using one now on a Carradice Camper Long Flap that I modded with 3 leather, essentially, belt loops to the bottom for the horizontal rod to run through. Works great! - Andrew On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 11:56:46 PM UTC-5 Hetchins52 wrote: > Patrick, and all, > The Rivendell designs don't really have any stiffness to the front of the > bag (closest to the seat post and SQR) so their bags will collapse around > the SQR rack. I took my Homer out to RBWHQ in late 2018 to try out a > BaggaBond (and HappiSack) to see what the additional height of the SQR > system would do. It works, but not optimally. > We also tried hoisting the BBond up with the string to the bottom loops of > the daisy chain trick. My saddle to tire distance is too small. And, I > don't use anything bigger than the old Medium SaddleSack, now. > See attached photos. > > David Lipsky > > > On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 4:41:46 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> More about the Carradice SQR system: I works well to hold regular (and >> not just the purpose-designed Super C Slim) transverse saddlebags higher >> than the rear of the saddle (tho' your have to be aware that you'll need to >> lift your leg higher when you swing it over the saddle, in case that is a >> problem). I'd guess you get up to 3" of additional lift over the tire >> compared to strapping it to Brooks slots -- note of course that the >> bag-holding device is far more vertical than that built in to the Super C >> Slim. I've used it with the Camper and the Nelson and the Junior to hold >> the top of the bag above the rear of the saddle. However, I'm not sure if >> it works well with the flatter, more horizontal Rivendell design. Perhaps >> others can address this? >> > -- 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/cffc2dc2-92ca-455a-bd9d-28ca7b40edf2n%40googlegroups.com.
