One more possible problem with a large saddlebag and no rack: the bag when full can press against the rear brake cable and prevent strong braking. I think Leah has V brakes instead of cantilevers, and perhaps V brakes aren't so affected -- I've not used Vs for a decade -- but the medium Saddlesack, temporarily substituting for rack and panniers on the new Matthews road bike, really does interfere with the action of the rear cantilever. Fortunately, I have one of those Nitto wire standoff things.
I think Rivendell-design saddlebags do this worse than Carradice-design saddlebags. Thigh rub doesn't bother me -- I find it comforting -- but it is a real thing. On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 2:15 PM Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote: > Of course it's sold out! 🤦 > > Another issue with rackless is I don't think you've ever ridden a > saddlebag that way, the rubbing on the back of the legs bothers some people > (I'm one of those people). Your results may vary and whatnot. > > On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 12:57:14 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> Joe, I agree. Amd they’re sold out at Rivendell!!! 😫😫😫 >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I'm #TeamLightness, too, and I like the idea of a rackless saddlebag. If >> it's not too big empty and clears the fender, you can load it up and have >> it rest on said fender without pushing down too hard on it. A grid-gray Bag >> Boy to match your Banana Bag should work. >> >> >> >> >> On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:32:11 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding >> Ding! wrote: >> >>> Kai, you may be right. I’m hesitant to add weight to the bike, I’ve >>> enjoyed its lightness so much. I am slightly bothered about the limitations >>> of going rack-less. Yesterday I was on my Clementine and wanted to shed my >>> down vest. Where to put that on the Platypus?! Maybe a small Saddlesack >>> will work without needing a rack... >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Nov 30, 2020, at 11:17 AM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < >>> kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>  >>> >>> The correct answer is: >>> "C) Ditch the rear rack entirely" >>> Especially with a step throughish bike (when you're standing and giving >>> it your all up whatever hill of death you may come across), but doubley >>> especially considering your kids can carry their own stack of textbooks now. >>> -Kai >>> >>> On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:14:25 AM UTC-5 masmojo wrote: >>> >>>> Leah, A couple/few suggestions here: >>>>> >>>> A) There are plenty of lights that fit that little tab on the rack. >>>> (Unfortunately that would make the existing light obsolete) You could still >>>> use the same cable routing as now, just extend it up through the fender to >>>> the rack mounting point. >>>> B) Take a hack saw and saw the light tab off the rack. cover up scar >>>> with some silver paint. (I am sure Riv knows what kind of paint matches the >>>> Nitto silver) >>>> C) Ditch the rear rack entirely; Since I stopped commuting I find the >>>> rear rack/bag sort of superfluous. I am running a Med. Wald basket up front >>>> mounted on a Surly 8 pack rack with a massive Realm Basket bag, so more >>>> than enough capacity, but I could do with much less (& frequently do) and I >>>> am guessing you could as well. I took the rear rack off my bike just prior >>>> to my Western states circuit a month ago and I really didn't miss the extra >>>> weight. It's a pity to weigh down a lively light bike with excess weight, >>>> whether it be a Crust Titanium or a Platypus. >>>> IMHO I would ditch the rear rack and get a front rack. 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