[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions
On my Rambouillet, I found that fastex buckles work really well to secure the large saddle sack. Half the fastex is triple zipped tied to each Brooks saddle hoop. The other side is attached to the bag with short leather straps. The bag sits flat on a Nitto mini rack with a light nylon strap wrapped under the bag around the rack. Of course I can't see the bag when I ride, but it feels pretty stable. I've also used this setup for years with a Carradice Long Flap. Cheap, easy on and off and very convenient for commuting where I can't leave the bag on the bike. Jon Shinefeld PhilaPA -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions
Today's ride confirmed that the large SS is the way to go. I removed my small SS and just used the panniers, which have the same capacity as the large. But the panniers are a lot more brain energy to access and close up, let alone remember which side what is on. Thank you for all the input guys and gals! Interestingly, I found the xs SS works best for me on the handlebars. I had moved it to the saddle under the logic that nothing on the handlebars may be better than even an xs. Nope. The wee bit of weight is a good thing and doesn't mess with stearing at all. Much easier to push the bike up steep trails and climbing when riding is also easier -- I presume because the weight helps keep the stearing from getting too light. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions
Once the Large SaddleSacks are back in stock I plan on getting one as my everyday bag on the bike. It will rest on a Nitto Large Rear Rack. I plan on strapping it down with 1-2 short Irish Straps. For camping, I will put the Sackville Panniers under it and am hoping the lashing points match up all right. I often lay the bike down, especially when loaded as the kickstand and dirt just do not hold it upright and there may not be a tree where I am stopping. My questions: -- What kinds of loads do you carry? -- Do you anchor it down and if so, how? -- How does it handle being laid down? Does it lay down better anchored or unanchored? -- If unanchored, how does it ride on rough roads when loaded? Thanks! With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
