Michael, thanks for the tips but I think I'm already doing all that. I think
the issue is that the springs themselves take up about 2-3 inches of real
estate so a saddle bag can't tuck up under the seat. The net effect is the
whole bag hangs lower and further aft and rubs on the rear tire.
Pudg
You are attaching the saddle to the eyelet loops on the saddle top, right? Not
on the rails below the springs, right.
The springs shouldn't interfere with bag installation to do this. Curl the tips
of the straps with your fingers and they will arc through the saddle eyelets ,
avoiding springs.
Great! Your writeup makes me grin, too.
As for rear rack, it seems like your bike can be equipped with Nitto R-14
Top Rack.
Or maybe Mark's Rack:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/12453146505/
You might need longer stays (Riv sells them).
Good luck!
Takashi
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Thanks, Liesl! I love that paint... would love to ride one, too. (SLCS, I
mean.) I've tried to convince my wife to get the Cheviot, but she's not
there yet. Oh well, could mean AHH in my future.
--shoji
On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 1:57:24 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
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> Hi Friends! Sheesh, between m
Awesome! That's fascinating about the chain stay length and your experience
riding. It took me a long time (18 months) to get to the point I could
stand and pedal easily. Now I'm intentionally riding SS style and that
involves a LOT more standing. Handlebars made a big difference for me also,
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