Those are, or rather were, black. Lots of sunny touring miles and years of commuting faded them to that, so you've got to *earn* a tan set. (They actually look more gray than tan in real life.) It always shocks people when I show them the inside, which hasn't faded. Makes me feel like a real badass tourer...
I have a green Carradice saddlebag that I got from Riv years ago that was a part of a special run. Every once in a while hear of Carradice doing a special run for a rally or somesuch, then they sell the excess through vendors. I think Wallbike had some interesting colored Carradice bags a few years ago. Maybe get in touch with Carradice and see if they have anything interesting. Cheers- Mike On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:12 PM, William Henderson <[email protected]> wrote: > > Those Super Cs look nice - where did you get them in tan? I only see > black online... > > wc. > > On Dec 26, 3:44 pm, MichaelS <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hello all- >> >> When it comes to panniers, I can't recommend highly enough the Super C >> panniers form Carradice. They're made of stout cotton canvas, are >> totally waterproof, and have the best mounting hardware I've ever >> encountered. I've toured thousands of miles with them and I've had >> them on my bike, daily, through five crappy, wet, icy, salty, slushy >> Boston winters (working on number six) and don't have a single >> complaint. My stuff has *never* gotten wet. I have a set of Ortliebs >> for the front when I go on extended tours and really prefer the Super >> Cs. My major issue with the Ortliebs is that they keep water *in* as >> well as they keep it *out.* When you're on the road for days or >> weeks in rainy weather this leads to constantly damp and soggy gear. >> The Carradices seem to "breathe" a bit so the gear doesn't tend to >> stay as soggy. >> >> Also, they've taken on a really nice patina (beausage?) The last >> photo here was taken three years ago: >> >> <http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc360-michaelsmith0807.html> >> >> Happy New Year guys and gals! >> >> Cheers- Mike >> >> On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:24 PM, William Henderson >> >> >> >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > Thanks for the link to Lemolo Joel. Those bags look quite a bit more >> > capable, and are actually $25 less than the Brooks! Has anyone here >> > used them? There's also a dearth of info of them on the web. >> > Wondering about water? >> >> > These Brooks bags are truly beautiful (more so than even the Lemolos, >> > IMHO) and will be hard to give up, but I do agree that they are >> > probably not cut out for touring. FWIW though, the material appears >> > to be very durable, thick canvas stock. Easily as thick and durable >> > as the old baggins panniers Riv. used to make (on that note, I've been >> > told they will be making some again 'soon', so I may wait and see what >> > they come up with). The straps are also quite thick and solid >> > looking, however the way they are sewn into the bag is slightly less >> > solid and could be a potential point of failure. Also, there are only >> > straps for the top of the bag (none on the bottom), so the bags will >> > probably flop a bit, putting more stress on the aforementioned top >> > straps. All that being said, they are overall pretty solid looking. >> > I'd easily trust them for long day rides, and probably even on my 2-3 >> > weekend trips. I'm seriously considering keeping them for just that >> > (and all my day-to-day around-town trafficking, obviously) and then >> > buying some Ortliebs or whatever whenever I plan a longer trip. It's >> > just that nagging conscience about owning two sets of panniers (one of >> > them a $300 set) that is keeping me from doing this... >> >> > Here's to hoping someone (Rivendell, say) will simply take this exact >> > Brooks design and slightly enlarge them, add proper mounts, and >> > improve the flap design. According to Brook's catalog, they are also >> > working on a 'touring' pannier set (coming 'soon', again) but I can >> > pretty much guarantee they will be unaffordable. >> >> > wc. >> >> > On Dec 26, 8:52 am, JoelMatthews <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> If you are talking about these: >> >> >>http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/bags/bricklanepanniers/brick.html >> >> >> definitely not meant for long distance. This is a thoughtful - and >> >> welcome re-make of classic panniers from pre-car days. They are meant >> >> for hauling groceries, picnics, and other modest cargo in the rainy >> >> climate on the British isles. >> >> >> You don't need internal bracing for a good touring pannier - Ortlieb >> >> roll up panniers are among the best long distance panniers made and do >> >> not have internal bracing. But you do need something made rugged. >> >> Brick Lane panniers are not designed for long distance touring. As >> >> you point out, they do not really seal shut. And the mounting >> >> hardware is built to look good while remaining easy to use, not to >> >> clamp onto your rack for hours long hauls over washboard pavement. >> >> Doesn't make them bad. In fact, I am seriously considering them for >> >> around town use. >> >> >> If you are looking for panniers for touring but still smart enough for >> >> around town use, check out this nice design from a one person outfit >> >> in Portland called Lemolo: >> >> >>http://lemolobags.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/pannier-pictures/#comment-262 >> >> >> The bags appears to be a great design. Arkel mounting hardware is up >> >> there with Ortlieb as among the most adaptable and durable. In my >> >> opinion the bags look great. >> >> >> On Dec 26, 10:24 am, William Henderson <[email protected]> >> >> wrote: >> >> >> > I just got a set of Brooks panniers as a gift yesterday. I've >> >> > inspected them a bit and they appear to be quite well made, handsome, >> >> > and quite capacious. I'm out of town and so haven't had a chance to >> >> > see how they might fit on the back of my bike. Anyway, I was hoping >> >> > to solicit the opinions of anyone that might have used these bags? >> >> > Not sure if it's because they are new or so expensive, but there isn't >> >> > much info about them online. Certainly not a thorough review. Just >> >> > looking at them, they seem to be primarily designed as commuters or >> >> > grocery haulers. The flaps, for example, don't seem like they'd do a >> >> > great job keeping out water. Also, I'm not sure how they'll ride when >> >> > full since they have no stiffener. What I'm really looking for is >> >> > some panniers that are stylish enough for everyday use but also >> >> > perform adequately on longer rides and tours. Are these it? > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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