Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Hi Bill, I've outfitted several bikes from Alex cycles, and have a great Ostrich saddle bag on my Viner. Any time the JY is more than 100 to the $ shopping in Japan is good. (I think most of the stuff I bought it pushing JY120 to the $). I actually ordered an Ostrich F516, then over the same

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

On 11/28/2016 09:07 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable the Hunq normally is, says a lot. I got in to

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

On 11/27/2016 11:27 PM, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: n my mind, some strong, rectangular magnetic strips on the bar, either side of the stem, would be less noticeable sans bag. The bag would have rectangular receivers, as well as traditional bar straps. There are a number of engineering design ap

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Alex Cycle in Japan has a number of Ostrich bags that fit the F15. The US has a very favorable exchange rate with the Yen these days. I'm still debating whether the F15 or the Klickfix mount such as Swift uses. Either way, I'm reluctant to need a rack for a front bag as I would like to move th

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Finally had time and an overcast day to take photos of the Ruthworks F-15 small rando bag that Ely made for me. I used a Cygo helmet mount to attach my headlight to the bottom of the bag, and it's very firm.

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

a small rando-type bag than hangs from the F-15, possibly smaller than usual On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 2:22:03 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: > > Please do! If you don't mind me asking what is he cooking up? I'm looking > forward to the pictures. If for nothing else to see more of Ely's work

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Please do! If you don't mind me asking what is he cooking up? I'm looking forward to the pictures. If for nothing else to see more of Ely's work. Beautiful bags. On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10:23:10 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Ely is at work for me - I'll post a photo in a few weeks. > >

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Ely is at work for me - I'll post a photo in a few weeks. -- 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. T

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:34:36 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > Does extra weight on the handlebars affect steering more than if it sits > lower on like a mark's rack? > I'm sure there are real engineers or physicists on the list who will say I'm out of my depth ... but my answer is that

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

I believe Ostrich makes two rando-style bags, 8-liter and 12-liter, that will hang from this rack. On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:34:36 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > It seems to me it'd better to plug the bag, not the rack, since so few > bags are made to go with it. Seems very specialize

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

I've got the F15 with the Barsack. I used it at first on my Hilsen, now it's on the Roadeo. It's great for brevets. It doesn't bother the steering. Another neat thing about the rack is that the clamps that attach to the handlebars are pretty inconspicuous, so you can remove the rack and leave th

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

It seems to me it'd better to plug the bag, not the rack, since so few bags are made to go with it. Seems very specialized, whereas most other front racks will fit most other front bags. That being said, it looks like a cool system (barsack + f15). I've seen the barsack in person and it's much n

[RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Another very happy user here. I have two boxy bags and two racks. I also have a Berthoud medium bag on a decaleur on another bike. The Berthoud is only marginally bigger. The boxy bag is plenty big for a brevet unless I need a lot of spare clothing, in which case the Berthoud is too small, too.

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

I had one of those many years ago with a "Boxy Bag" Riv used to sell. The bag had tubular channels for those rods to slide through. My guess is any handy seamstress could modify most types of handlebar bags to fit those rods. That would open up numerous options for other bags. I don't know

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

You'll find something great to do with it. Bill On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:15:18 PM UTC-7, Valerie Yates wrote: > > I had been on the fence about this item and had it in and out of my cart > at various points. But, based on your nudge, I went ahead and ordered one. >> >> > Thanks (I

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

I had been on the fence about this item and had it in and out of my cart at various points. But, based on your nudge, I went ahead and ordered one. > > Thanks (I think), Val in Boulder CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

The Sackville Bar Sack may be kind of small, especially if you are packing raingear on a brevet. I love the magnetic closure feature. RuthWorks knows how to make a bag for the F-15 and could build it tall if you have room. Or maybe David Banzer even. On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 1:27

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

This item with the Sackville BarSack looks pretty interesting, although, maybe a bit small to be a Rando bag, which is what I'd want to use it for. Maybe could use a small rear bag in addition? On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Nitto makes a front rack called the F-15. It c

[RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Nitto makes a front rack called the F-15. It clamps to the 26.0mm part of your drop bars and it's a u shaped support around the perimeter of a handlebar bag. Rivendell stocks that rack and has 13 of them in stock as of 9/22/16. Various bag makers offer a bag to fit that rack. There is a Sac