[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

yeah saw these, and that's what made me think of getting a rear rack for panniers. they look super convenient, just one big flap and secured by buckles! On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:53:39 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I have a Clementine, similar long stays. If you go panniers, and don't

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

I took a few minutes after coming home today to snap photos of my commute setup on the Appaloosa and posted them on Google Drive. Frame size is 51 cm so wheels are 650b. (For context, here's a link to my earlie

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

I have a Clementine, similar long stays. If you go panniers, and don't need to take them off each day when you secure the bike at work, I highly recommend the Sackville back o bike bags. I just got back from a grocery run on a bike with zippered panniers and multi pockets, a less satisfying exp

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

Ed & Jeremy, thanks for the pannier experience. Thats interesting that a pannier loaded on one side doesn't affect handling. It definitely makes it more versatile. I'll probably go the rear pannier route! On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 9:59:31 PM UTC-5, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > Sorry, no photos AT

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:59:31 PM UTC-8, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > > One issue I had with other bikes in running this particular setup in the > rear was the offset load - one heavy pannier on the left side - noticeably > affected handling. That's not a problem with the Appaloosa. Also, I've >

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

Sorry, no photos ATM but my setup isn't much different than photos at the riv site. For the front I'm running the "riv standard" Wald 137 basket tie wrapped to a Nitto front rack. I've got the M18 but I'd recommend the Mark's. The R14 probably would be overkill for that size basket. I got a med