[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-20 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Why not both? Easy to ask when discussing someone else's funds and I realize that... but I've long considered a Pass & Stow myself and seems he's now offering several add-ons and (depending on stock/lead times, of course) it looks like you could purchase, say, a 5 rail and add a 3 rail top. I

[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-20 Thread Bob Cook
I add my vote of confidence for the 5-rail Pass and Stow. I had mine for several years on a Pugsley, carrying my winter commuting and shopping loads in a Porcelain Rocket x Monkey Wrench Cycles bag. The dynamo wiring accommodation is outstanding. Though useful, I found the setup on the Pugsley

[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-20 Thread Jason Fuller
A good point was made about far-back bars and front loads - this has a huge impact in my experience; the further your hands are from the load, the worse it feels basically. The 5-rail is great for bigger loads or a Wald 139 basket (the bigger size), I'd go 3 rail for a 137 basket. -- Yo

[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-21 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Points made regarding bar placement vs. load location probably explains why I found no discernable handling difference with 25-30lb passenger in a stem mounted mini child seat (regardless whether with ChocoMoose, Jones loop, or BullMoose) but definitely felt the handling difference even with a

[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-21 Thread Clark Fitzgerald
I have the 3 rail, and it's wonderful. The platform is a bit longer in front than the 5 rail. I found it works well for strapping a backpack. I'd be willing to sell mine, as I'm not using it much. It has a Schmidt Edelux II internally wired. Make me an offer. You can see it in this thread: htt

Re: [RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

2021-04-22 Thread James Copp
Hey Clark, Did you my reply I'm a separate thread? James On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 5:59 PM Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > I have the 3 rail, and it's wonderful. The platform is a bit longer in > front than the 5 rail. I found it works well for strapping a backpack. > > I'd be willing to sell mine, as