Re: [RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I found this out the hard way when I installed on on a Flite: the downward angle (Brooks rails make much closer to a 90* bend at the rear) put the saddle onto the rear tire, even though the frame was 58 cm c-c and the tires 559X23. Does Carradice still make the original bolt-to-rails attachment

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-02 Thread Bob Cooper
In an earlier post, I said that the Nitto saddlebag clap with quick- release skewer (can’t remember official name of the product) only works with Brooks saddles. To clarify, it only positions the saddlebag where it should be relative to the saddle, on a classic Brooks such as the Pro, B-17 and so

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-19 Thread Bob Cooper
Jim Mather said: Not as cheap as Viva, but the QR feature is pretty handy: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r13.htm And I say, this thing is da bomb. I have used it on tour, and like everything Nitto, it's great. BUT I think it only works with Brooks saddles. Which is unfortunate. Others

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-19 Thread Marc Irwin
I have used the Viva Saddlebag loops also. They aren't the greatest,but they work. I pu them on my folder which I use when travelling by train. http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-foldertrip-on-amtrak.html?m=0 Marc On Nov 18, 11:02 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-19 Thread EricP
I've used the Nitto grip on Terry saddles, WTB saddles and an Avocet saddle. So, yes, I'll be disagreeing with that part. It is a great item. Have two, although neither is on a bike at the moment. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 18, 3:24 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: Jim

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-19 Thread Joe Bernard
Huh? The whole point of the Nitto handle is that it mounts to saddles without bag loops. I used one on a Specialized saddle, and only sold it here because I switched to Brookses. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-18 Thread James Warren
Funny that this came up right after I got the following reply from Avocet. I would guess that they won't be including loops, but you never know: James, Currently not in production but I plan to bring them back for this coming spring. Send me your phone number so I can put you on my

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-18 Thread rob markwardt
I'd snag that Avocet Touring saddle that Robert Perks just posted. I've been riding one recently and it is good...says the man with a 6:2, B-17 to others ratio. On Nov 18, 10:41 am, James Black chocot...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 09:31, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-17 Thread Bill M.
I'd use whatever saddle he likes with a Carradice Bagman QR. If he has enough seatrpost showing, the SQR is also an option. It's practical but less attractive. Bill On Nov 17, 9:31 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Erik Jensen's gorgeous apple-green Rambouillet is now my son's

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
This Camper straps very nicely to the rails of the Tubo. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5665987116273041874 Velo Orange sells, or used to sell, bolt-on saddle rail loops. I don't like them, but they are better than the Cyclos. On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Bill M.

[RBW] Re: Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-11-17 Thread Chris Halasz
The Selle Italia Man (or Lady) Gel Flow is a nice plastic bodied leather topped saddle with loops. http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/