you may have a look on carradice.co.uk they sell the bags directly and
they have a list of the stockists in the US.
Do the 110$ include shipping?
Gunnar.
On 21 Nov., 07:58, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
I have placed two orders with them with excellent outcome. I wouldn't
hesitate
On Fri, 2009-11-20 at 20:23 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote:
On Nov 20, 2009, at 19:58, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
The old MAFAC rack does look interesting if it could somehow merge
with cantilever brakes.
It can! I've seen it done.
Someone took just the center mount piece
Bruce,
My Road Standard did have an extended heat tube, I specifically
remember they brazed on a spacer above the top head lug (looked
seamless once painted). This may have been an option, I don't recall;
it certainly could have been since it the extension was a separate
piece. I also had some
I have, from time to time, found Carradice items in the UK
significantly cheaper than ordering from a store in the US. (and the
UK has a large Value Added Tax...hmmm)
Angus
On Nov 21, 12:20 am, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I
Always had good luck from Citibikes Cooperative in Portland. It looks
like they have the Campers in stock for US$125. (For some reason
Firefox won't let me copy and paste the link.)
On Nov 21, 1:20 am, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle
Also try
http://www.wiggle.co.uk
They have excellent deals of Carradice stuff and good shipping rates
and speed.
I've ordered from them a few times and the service is great.
On Nov 21, 1:20 am, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant
I have orderd several items from SJS and would have no problem doing so again.
When I was looking for stainless steel tubus racks I found that one of the
racks was only available in Europe. Wiggle was having a sale on them so I
ordered from them as well. I would probably use them again if
Unless you are in Europe, the value added tax does not apply.
Leastways that is how my orders from the U.K., including SJS have
worked.
That said, I am with doc. I bought my Carradice from the U.S. and got
a great price.
On Nov 21, 6:43 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I have, from
You can get a mini rack that hangs off the saddle or the seatpost to support a
medium or small saddle bag. Jim D. Massachusetts
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Subject: [RBW] Re: lightest rear rack
I agree. They have not added the VAT tax to my order in the states. You
should be aware that there price may be shown in pounds or euros rather then
dollars so be sure you know which and look at the current exchange rate other
wise you could be in for a surprise. I have found that even with
I'll put in another recommendation for Wiggle. My Carradice was in my
hands a week later, and shipping is free with an $83 order ...
-Dan
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I have a coworker who has placed multiple orders with Wiggle and found
them to be great. They have really good prices on Carradice and Brooks
stuff. If you're partial to ordering from someone in the US try Harris
Cyclery or Peter White.
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Oh, and the Camper is all of $73 at wiggle currently. They also have
the support for $30, way cheaper than I've seen it elsewhere.
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I had good luck ordering a crank I couldn't find anywhere else from SJS and
the price was very good.
Dan Abelson
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:20 AM, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant find one
in any stores in S.F. I
On 11/20/09, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
I do have a saddlebag, but it's too small in the winter and it's
canvas, I don't want to soak it.
??? They are (at least the Carradices are) built to take it. I've
carried water in my Nelson with nary a leak -- really. And a Camper is
pretty big.
http://www.citybikes.coop
On Nov 20, 10:20 pm, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant find one
in any stores in S.F.
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Moots - yest that setup looks neat. And the R14 is probably worth the
money. Thanks for the tips.
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http://www.trophybikes.com/catalog.php?deptid=12catid=71
While I've had an (extremely) unsatisfactory experience with their
service and maintenance Trophy Bikes in Philly carries a TON of
Carradice, Tubus, Ortlieb, etc stuff. They also special order so if
they don't have it in stock, they can get
The extended headtube was a standard feature of the Rivendell Road
Standard as early as 1996. Here's a quote from the Summer 1996
Rivendell Bicycle Works catalog: The standard Rivendell frame has a
head tube 15mm taller than the top of the lug, and the steering tube
is 10mm extra longer (the
Hey Jim,
How did you get the fender line to look that good on that bike? How did you
space it rearward near the bottom bracket? Also what do you do for wheel
removal? Do you have to deflate the tire?
Joe
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59:00 -0800
Subject: [RBW] Re: fenders and short reach
I plan on building my own lightweight commuter racks for use with
special home made thin panniers and as a bag support...the front
one will be for mounting lights and a small bag for tools, wallet.
etc. I want to use stainless tubing but may just use light gauge
chrome moly and powdercoat to
If you're going to order from overseas, I'd suggest going right the the
source:
http://carradice.co.uk/saddlebags/camper-longflap-saddlebag.shtml
Under $100 plus shipping, but the VAT gets removed. Shipping will probably
be about $20, and removing the VAT will save about $10.
And you get to
Hi Joe,
I used a nylon spacer on the bottom bracket to get the fender line
where I wanted it. The distance on the mounting at the brake bridge
was just what I could obtain using the standard fender brace and the
Sheldon Brown fender nuts. Removing the wheel doesn't require
deflating the tire,
On Nov 20, 5:15 pm, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
Most people seem to be looking for the strongest rear rack they can
find. They're carrying engine blocks down pothole-lined streets, or
crossing Mongolia solo. I want the opposite - the lightest, least
obtrusive rack there is. The rack
That's sort of what I was looking for, although it looks short front-
to-back. Apparently Vetta no longer makes them?
How about this Vetta Rack?
Aluminum and pretty light.http://www.flickr.com/photos/7556...@n06/4121848193/
Top struts mount to the usual rear rack mounting spots. The lower
If you want to avoid your legs from hitting the bags of typical
saddlebag set-ups, look at this.
http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/saddlebagrack.html
It's no lightweight champ,but what's not to like?
I see Lon Haldeman uses these on his Bike Friday Bike .
About 24x13cm platform.
Rack alone weighs 320g, 440g with the bag-o-hardware that came with it.
Ryan
On Nov 21, 2009, at 11:53 AM, jim_OLP wrote:
That's sort of what I was looking for, although it looks short front-
to-back. Apparently Vetta no longer makes them?
How about this Vetta
On Sat, 2009-11-21 at 08:30 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
On 11/20/09, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
I do have a saddlebag, but it's too small in the winter and it's
canvas, I don't want to soak it.
??? They are (at least the Carradices are) built to take it. I've
carried water in my
I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I've been
completely unsuccessful loading the swobo.com site today.
Jim
Tucson, AZ
On Nov 20, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
FYI, if you're in the market for some fine woolen goods, Swobo is having a
50% off sale. The
Must be a stampede of XL folks...
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Swobo XL sale
I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I've been
Same problem. I wrote them to ask about this, but haven't heard back.
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Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 3:29:29 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Swobo XL sale
I don't know if anyone else
No laundered money doesn't work here. Wish it did. Maybe just
clean cash?
Have used the R-14 and really is nice with a rack bag. But no, maybe
not the thing for a high crime area. Maybe the VO Constructeur
rack?
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Nov 21, 3:13�pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com
Maybe, but I've found the Swobo shirt sizing to be a bit less
generous. Still prefer the XXL when just about everywhere else, I'm
now XL. And one jersey I have of theirs really shrank in the torso.
Do like their knickers for cool/cold weather riding. Otherwise, have
to say am more than
Looks like it's still not loading in Firefox. I did it in IE and no
problemo... Anyway, the secret code is extralove... add that @ checkkout
and wool jersies, wool T's and wool Sunday Bobby shirts are all 50%.
Don't know about the pants as I wear M or L.
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Jim
Most people seem to be looking for the strongest rear rack they can
find. They're carrying engine blocks down pothole-lined streets, or
crossing Mongolia solo. I want the opposite - the lightest, least
obtrusive rack there is. The rack for minimalists. I want to use a
trunk' bag but I hate the
We had ten riders today for a 45 mile Rough Riding epic with 6100 feet
of elevation gain, spread out over seven hours. It was an awesome day,
but none of you posters here were there. What happened?
Photos, route, report, to be posted soon.
- Chris Kostman
http://www.XO-1.org
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Thanks Chris,
I'm still working my way back up to strength without hurting the knee. I'm
hoping to get out there with you one of these weeks. I did think about going
today but ended up doing a flat 25-miler. Rough rides on road bikes are my
favorites.
This isn't on the epic level of Rough
We got there about 15 minutes too late... :-( Still had a great time, but
bummed we couldn't meet up. Will have to get some phone #'s next time...
Wonderful day nonetheless:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157622726565019/
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:32 PM, XO-1.org Rough
Jim, We have a tentative request in for Chino Hills State Park, riding out
of Yorba Linda in December. Aiming for the 13th which has tentatively been
ok'ed by a couple people so far...
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622685585543/
Palos
A few quick iPhone shots from today's ride into Napa County.
Used the IGH Quickbeam, and was pleasantly surprised. It likes to climb in
lower gears, but I almost forgot I was using the Sturmey Archer.
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What, no links to photos???
But that's good news, anyway!
Odd, the pull towards multiple gearing in the Quickbeam, but there it is.
Hoom!
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:26 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
A few quick iPhone shots from today's ride into Napa County.
Used the IGH
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