[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
Tim, I do not have an answer to your question but I will say there seem to be two weights of shop sack... tan, olive and blue are more robust... brown and grey still robust, but possibly less so. Those notes come at the bottom of Grant's latest blahg: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/assorted-stuff-ive-seen-and-read-recently-not-the-best-or-most-fascinating-just-some-of-it-thats-worth-a-glance Not much of an answer, sorry. I do have two shop sacks, a blue and a brown, and there is a somewhat detectable difference in weight and stiffness to the cloth. Bob Almost not raining Galesburg, IL On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:21:15 PM UTC-5, Timothy Orr wrote: > > Hey, Y'all > > I've been using my large shop sack nearly every day for the last seven > months. I love it. However, one of the corners is forming a hole. I soft of > thought it would last forever, but it's not looking good at this rate. > Anyone had experiences with durability? Is this normal? > > Thanks! > Tim > Portland, OR > > > > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
I'm going on 3 years I think with my green medium... Couple holes along the center bottom stitching and definitely wear and 'beusauge' but I've been delighted with the simplicity and robustness of mine. 7 months to first hole send a bit fast but obviously every bag sees much different environments. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
My medium Green is three years old and holding up great. I have one hole in it after the bag flew out of my basket and hit the concrete with a bunch of heavy stuff inside. Can't blame the bad on that one :) On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3:26:27 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > I'm going on 3 years I think with my green medium... Couple holes along > the center bottom stitching and definitely wear and 'beusauge' but I've > been delighted with the simplicity and robustness of mine. 7 months to > first hole send a bit fast but obviously every bag sees much different > environments. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
Thanks sharing, Bob, Tony and Mark. It's a pretty small hole, so I'm sure the bag will last for many years to come. Even if I have to test my hand stitching skills. Cheers, Tim Portland,OR -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
Hi Tim, I know you have probably already done this but still... I would definitely examine the rack or basket for any nicks, burrs, anomalies corresponding to where the hole is forming on the bag. It is easy to envision a mildly weighted bag eventually losing the battle, bouncing and rubbing against anything rough on the rack while riding. Might even be worthwhile to devise some small padding on the rack side of the problem area. I would also make sure the bag is clipped or "netted" down and only minimally moves during rides. Anyway, I do like things that last, even when an assist is needed to help that along! Best to you, Bob P.S. And hand patched things, well, they show we care! And caring is important... On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 11:03:47 PM UTC-5, Timothy Orr wrote: > > Thanks sharing, Bob, Tony and Mark. It's a pretty small hole, so I'm sure > the bag will last for many years to come. Even if I have to test my hand > stitching skills. > > Cheers, > Tim > Portland,OR > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
Tim, Here's a great tool to have. Available at REI, camp stores,ACE or online. Easy to use. Great for repairs, or attaching patches. http://www.speedystitcher.com/#the-basics Jon On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:03:47 PM UTC-6, Timothy Orr wrote: > Thanks sharing, Bob, Tony and Mark. It's a pretty small hole, so I'm sure > the bag will last for many years to come. Even if I have to test my hand > stitching skills. > > Cheers, > Tim > Portland,OR > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
I'm going on 5 years and am really happy with the durability of the bags. The corners of my small green shop sack have gotten worn but that's about it. I use it more than the large one. Marc On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:21:15 PM UTC-4, Timothy Orr wrote: > > Hey, Y'all > > I've been using my large shop sack nearly every day for the last seven > months. I love it. However, one of the corners is forming a hole. I soft of > thought it would last forever, but it's not looking good at this rate. > Anyone had experiences with durability? Is this normal? > > Thanks! > Tim > Portland, OR > > > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability
Rivendell sells, or used to sell, this -- I got one from them. Frankly, I find that a regular awl, good fat needle, and waxed thread is just as fast, but this does work. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 6:14 AM, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tim, > Here's a great tool to have. Available at REI, camp stores,ACE or online. > Easy to use. Great for repairs, or attaching patches. > http://www.speedystitcher.com/#the-basics > Jon > > > On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:03:47 PM UTC-6, Timothy Orr wrote: > >> Thanks sharing, Bob, Tony and Mark. It's a pretty small hole, so I'm sure >> the bag will last for many years to come. Even if I have to test my hand >> stitching skills. >> >> Cheers, >> Tim >> Portland,OR >> > -- > 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. > -- *30% Supply and Demand discount, listmembers only, on all resume, LinkedIn, and writing services, until Demand equals Supply! And there's more! 10% kickback for any referral resulting in fully paid, list-price contract. And still more! I am offering services in trade for a road bike, or frame and parts, that are period compatible with my AM hub, circa 1937 to 1961. See my website for what I do and what I charge; email for details.* Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten ** ** -- 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.
