[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Justin August]

They've been around for a while and you'll find many satisfied customers on 
this list I believe!

-Justin

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:04:35 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote:
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> I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't 
> SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice!  We just got 
> ours in today and they look very, very nice.  The new colors seem almost 
> chosen to go well with the current Sam production colors.  I got "Gray" for 
> mine, and she got "Dark Olive" for hers.  They may be hard to get (handmade 
> by a husband/wife team, so production is limited) but it seems worth the 
> trouble (and cost).
>

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Ron Mc]

There is certainly an Acorn bag fan club here, and you'll see them pop in 
transactions sell/wtb all the time.  
Same with Swift, Treetop, Ruthworks, Ostrich, and many quality bag-makers.  
But Rivendell does make a line of great bags and hopefully we give them 
good press, as well.  


 


I have a pretty round collection for a bunch of bikes. Even after Ron (at 
Acorn) discontinued his tubular bag, he custom-made me one and provided me 
extra loops for hanging a blinkie and taming tags. 



Ron makes great bags, and his service is first-rate


  



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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Matt Beecher]

I had one on a front rack for a few years and always found it handy, but 
wasn't thrilled with it until I put on a decaleur.  Now I want one on my 
other bikes. 

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:44:23 PM UTC-5, Howard Hatten wrote:
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> I recently purchased a black acorn bag off a list member. Used it last 
> weekend for the first time. Wished I bought one earlier. 
>
> Howard
> Livonia Mi. 
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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[dougP]

I've had a tan Boxy Rando on my Atlantis since around '09 or '10, whenever 
he started making that one.  My wife has the (now discontinued) itsy-bitsy 
small front bag, & then the larger one with the 2 pockets (no rack 
needed).  She really loves that one.  

BTW, the bar tube is back.  A friend got one on a recent production run.  
It seems they run whatever sells well, and don't clutter up the site with 
stuff that doesn't.  I'm guessing when enough people bug 'em for something, 
they'll put it back on the site.  Stuff comes'n'goes, gets improved, goes 
away for awhile.  A dynamic situation.  They've got a good thing going.  
Nice people.  

dougP

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:04:35 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote:
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>
> 
>
>
> I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't 
> SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice!  We just got 
> ours in today and they look very, very nice.  The new colors seem almost 
> chosen to go well with the current Sam production colors.  I got "Gray" for 
> mine, and she got "Dark Olive" for hers.  They may be hard to get (handmade 
> by a husband/wife team, so production is limited) but it seems worth the 
> trouble (and cost).
>

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Michael Hechmer]

I have both the small and large tan rondeneur style bags and like them 
both.  I appreciate the light interior and the quality of the materials. 
 The small bag came with very nice brass turnbuckles on the small pockets, 
which I really like but the large one came with snaps that I struggle with. 
 I also like the main compartment straps going to the side rather than the 
center where I have to squeeze my hand between the bag & the brake cable.

I have found my bag wishes have evolved over time.  When possible I prefer 
bags above the fenders, like the smaller, rear Riv bags, and the Acorns up 
front.

Michael

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 1:04:35 PM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote:
>
>
> 
>
>
> I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't 
> SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice!  We just got 
> ours in today and they look very, very nice.  The new colors seem almost 
> chosen to go well with the current Sam production colors.  I got "Gray" for 
> mine, and she got "Dark Olive" for hers.  They may be hard to get (handmade 
> by a husband/wife team, so production is limited) but it seems worth the 
> trouble (and cost).
>

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Michael Cinibulk]

I agree that the turnbuckle closures on the pockets are functionally great; 
but, they tend to rattle on chips eel and the like, which bugs me. Has anyone 
managed to silence the rattle?

Mike C
Bellbrook OH

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Ron Mc]

I've never heard a rattle, and I'm pretty sure the required position of my 
shifter cables keeps the joint tensioned, which prevents vibration.  



Have you noticed a difference if you stuff the pockets full?  


On Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 9:28:09 PM UTC-5, Michael Cinibulk wrote:
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> I agree that the turnbuckle closures on the pockets are functionally 
> great; but, they tend to rattle on chips eel and the like, which bugs me. 
> Has anyone managed to silence the rattle? 
>
> Mike C 
> Bellbrook OH

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[David Banzer]

Keeping pockets full should reduce rattling. 
It's nice to see some new colors from Acorn, and that they're offering WR 
canvas in addition to a waxed canvas choice. 
David
Chicago 

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Ron Mc]

I would have bought the gray years ago if Ron had offered it, and would 
have kept a couple of other gray bags incl. Sackvilles I ended up selling

On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 7:54:03 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
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> Keeping pockets full should reduce rattling. 
> It's nice to see some new colors from Acorn, and that they're offering WR 
> canvas in addition to a waxed canvas choice. 
> David
> Chicago 

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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[dougP]

Mine rattles when I've forgotten to lock the turnbuckle.  Otherwise they're 
silent.

dougP

On Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 7:28:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Cinibulk wrote:
>
> I agree that the turnbuckle closures on the pockets are functionally 
> great; but, they tend to rattle on chips eel and the like, which bugs me. 
> Has anyone managed to silence the rattle? 
>
> Mike C 
> Bellbrook OH

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Re: [RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Ray Shine]

I used the Acorn bags for several years, then switched to the V-brand saddle 
bag. I also like my Swift Industries Roll top panniers.

Sent from my iPhone.

> On Jul 13, 2016, at 11:10 AM, WETH  wrote:
> 
> Your bags look quite nice. I am sure you will get great satisfaction using 
> them.  I have enjoyed my acorn bags. The tool bag is always with me!
> 
>> On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 1:04:35 PM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote:
>> I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't SEEN 
>> them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice!  We just got ours in 
>> today and they look very, very nice.  The new colors seem almost chosen to 
>> go well with the current Sam production colors.  I got "Gray" for mine, and 
>> she got "Dark Olive" for hers.  They may be hard to get (handmade by a 
>> husband/wife team, so production is limited) but it seems worth the trouble 
>> (and cost).
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

[Toshi Takeuchi]

My house is full of Acorn bags of all sorts.  I think the new colors are
nice.  They have a new randonneur smaller bag, but I don't like how it
opens from the front and lifts to the back.  The drawback is that the wind
will blow it open rather than blow it closed.  If you don't access the bag
while riding, then it probably won't make a difference for you, but the
boxy rando bag opens from the back towards the front (the wind will blow
the top closed)...

Very high quality bags and great people.  With that said, I also have
several of the Riv bags, and I prefer Mark's wrap to the Acorn wrap, and
their small rack bag is perfect when I don't want to use the large boxy
rando bag.  Also Riv's reflective properties are smart and awesome for
nighttime riding.

Toshi


On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 5:04 AM, Michael Hechmer  wrote:

> I have both the small and large tan rondeneur style bags and like them
> both.  I appreciate the light interior and the quality of the materials.
> The small bag came with very nice brass turnbuckles on the small pockets,
> which I really like but the large one came with snaps that I struggle
> with.  I also like the main compartment straps going to the side rather
> than the center where I have to squeeze my hand between the bag & the brake
> cable.
>
> I have found my bag wishes have evolved over time.  When possible I prefer
> bags above the fenders, like the smaller, rear Riv bags, and the Acorns up
> front.
>
> Michael
>
> On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 1:04:35 PM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote:
>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't
>> SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice!  We just got
>> ours in today and they look very, very nice.  The new colors seem almost
>> chosen to go well with the current Sam production colors.  I got "Gray" for
>> mine, and she got "Dark Olive" for hers.  They may be hard to get (handmade
>> by a husband/wife team, so production is limited) but it seems worth the
>> trouble (and cost).
>>
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