Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Ding ding ding we have a winner On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > From the Archives: > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/DWJHrzq02O0/wreDnVqV1QgJ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

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Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Chris, Which length bungee balls do you use? Seems the smallest I can find are the 6" variety. Like Zack I have used the Irish straps and they seem to work well...but the bungee cord idea seems like it would be a quick on and off set up. And like Zack the large saddle sack is where it's at. ~H

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I used old toe straps. They work great at holding the bag in place on the rack. On Sunday, May 12, 2013 8:03:46 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Anne, I'll use the short Irish straps threaded through the leather slots > on the bottom to attache it to the rack, not to strap it on by going over

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I used zip ties at first to attach to rack, then switched to irish straps because they are permanent and re-usable and allow me to take the bag off the bike easily if i want. Large saddle sack is where it's at. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

All I could find on Amazon were 12" ones. And, I'd like to combine shipping with the web/buckles. On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Amazon has a big selection. Search bungee balls. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:41:32 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moor

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Amazon has a big selection. Search bungee balls. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:41:32 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > A bit tangential, but can anyone point me (with URL) to an online source > for multi-packs of 12" long (or longer, up to 18") bungee ball cords that > a

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

A bit tangential, but can anyone point me (with URL) to an online source for multi-packs of 12" long (or longer, up to 18") bungee ball cords that also sells 1.5" nylon webbing and cam buckles? Last Dec I got a good deal on the latter from Sierra, but it seems that they don't have the bungee balls

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I've been using the short Irish straps and they've been working great! Easy on and off as needed. And as you all have seen, I've really loaded gear in and on the large SaddleSack. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9360326375/in/set-72157634780609741 With abandon, Patrick On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Another list member suggested using bungee balls--they're plastic spheres with a bungee loop that comes out through one end. They work great; I put a length of zip-tie at the other end and feed it through the slots at the bottom of the saddlesack. This way I can attach and remove the sack in less t

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Deekun P, I have always lashed my Saddlesack large. I've always done it with zipties, but I am noticing that I've severely pulled the double-slots out of shape. The Saddlesack Large is not currently on any bike. I run the Saddlesack Medium on the Windsor. The rack didn't line up quite rig

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I keep mine lashed to my R-14 Rack. I short pieces of 1/2" wide nylon strap that are zip-tied closed. So the zip ties are just attached to the strap and not to the leather. This gives me security but seems to be easier on the leather. I carry a commuting load that is some clothes, lunch, co

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Hi Patrick, The leather straps were sitting in my spare straps box and were the perfect length to allow the bag to sit flat on the mini rack and close to the seatpost. Now that think about it, I guess toe clip straps would have worked too. Interestingly, I carry Irish straps in the saddlesack

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I'll chime in to say I agree with everyone statement about the large sackville. I would lash one a long leather to have it stay on the rack. I would shy away from the zip ties because they have a tendency of cutting into the leather after a while. I usually have the large sackville on the platr

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Patrick: I used large zip ties, which won't cinch to as tight a radius as the smaller ones will. Here's a recent picture from a s24o done yesterday: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8732869528/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I already had the leather straps. Any strap will do.  — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps? > With abandon, > Patrick > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

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Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps? With abandon, Patrick -- 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...@googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

+1 for the leather straps under the bag to fix to the rack instead if zip ties. I use Carradice leather straps which are thinner and more flexible than the Acorn straps.  No sway whatsoever, even descending rough rocky trails as proven on the last RBW S24O.  Additionally, if you have the sma

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

The SS large looks huge. I bet with one of those and a small TrunkSack I could fit everything for an S24O. Here's a picture of my Hilsen from a couple of years ago when I did an S24O using only the medium SS and a TS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4945981066/in/set-72157613195465589

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Thanks all! This is very helpful. Mike, I will. I already know from touring how much weight I can take how high up. I could clearly over weight the large SS easily. I'll have to learn temperance. Grin. When camping I have some clothing, my tent, stove (Kelly Kettle), sleeping bag, and pad that

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Anne, I'll use the short Irish straps threaded through the leather slots on the bottom to attache it to the rack, not to strap it on by going over the whole bag. Like the leather straps posted earlier with pics. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I have an SS Large on my main rig, but I have never lashed it down, it just rides freely on top of the rack. I use a Nitto QR with it, so it's really easy to take off if I want to. The only reason you need the rack there is for a little extra support for the bag.The bag doesn't sway at

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I'll second the zip-tie advice. I have the medium and just use 2 zip-ties to steady it on the rear of the bag at the rack. Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 10:52 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > My Large Saddlesack is permanently on my bike. I was using zipties to > attach bag to rack, but s

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

My Large Saddlesack is permanently on my bike. I was using zipties to attach bag to rack, but some people say that the zipties damage the bag, so currently it's only attached to the saddle, and it rests on the rack. I need to figure out some new attachment solution. I don't understand why one woul

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Patrick, once you get your large SS be sure to post pictures and impressions. I'm curious as to how the bikes perform with those bags out in the wild. On the one hand it puts a lot of weight up high but perhaps this isn't an issue. The bags are beautiful for sure and easy to access. I totally r

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Here is a photo of the beverages: Best regards, Erl On Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:25:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Once the Large SaddleSacks are back in stock I plan on getting one a

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Patrick, I carry all sorts of loads from a medium backpack full of clothes and a laptop computer, to six-packs of 12-oz bottled beverages, to box of Dunkin Coffee, to camping gear. (not all at one time:) ) I could easily exceed weight limit of wheel and rack before capacity of the bag. I love