I agree, as well. While the Sackville bags look as fine as can be, I don't
really want the look of a high-end purse, nor do I want to pay for it. The
Carradice model, at Wiggle's pricing, is right in line for me. The problems
are that there is no front rack bag, the belt-buckles are not really
I've watched with great anticipation some great older Riv bags on
eBay.
Recently, this handlebar bag fetched more than $200
Found here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320611490808ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Another Baggins style saddle bag fetched close to $180 on eBay. So
I wish they'd re-issue their original, cheap saddlebag made from the
original burrito waxed cotton cloth. I recently got one from a fellow
RBW-er or iBobber. Sorry, the best photo I have is here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5522534402352991554
Sturdy, just the right
I agree with Patrick. I've thought that Riv bags were very expensive. Far
more so than I was willing to pay in most cases. I don't like having a bike
that looks attractive to thieves and a really expensive looking bag just
screams Steal me Plus, I commute on a bicycle and would rather that my
