After riding the Divide with 4 Panniers, a handlebar bag ( all Ortlieb) and a Little Joe saddle bag, arriving a few minutes earlier on a 60 m. day would not be a worthy reason to buy a new set of bags that were much less convenient for access. For me easy access is a huge plus..Though I pushed my bike up many hills, the panniers were not a huge impediment. Nor was I watching the clock. Steve Plymouth, NH
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 6:57 PM Patrick Moore <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick: you have far more off road loaded riding experience than I, but > even I have lost (for good!) a rear pannier by squeezing through too narrow > an opening. > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 4:55 PM, Deacon Patrick <lamontg...@mac.com> > wrote: > >> Maybe the fact that I'm ogrish with monkey arms makes a difference, but >> I've not ever had an issue bikepacking with my panniers and LCG. I have had >> challenges with a moron with vertigo and a fully loaded bike trying to >> balance on steep skree trails traversing at insane grades up insane slopes. >> But my panniers were never in the way. >> >> Other arguments I've heard for frame bags: 1) center of gravity and >> maneuverability on technical trails. Having bikepacked trails I've also >> ridden without a load, this is bunk -- different handling and speeds >> required, but still a non-issue; 2) ease of getting through tight brush and >> bracken. Nah. If I can fit, either on the bike or off, my panniers can fit. >> >> To me it's just a lot of reason to have gear that is frustrating to use >> because it carries so little and is difficult to access. Panniers and >> saddle bags and read racks for me. Grin. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> >> On Friday, April 28, 2017 at 3:52:34 PM UTC-6, Will Ashe wrote: >>> >>> I came across this article today, and while it is not totally >>> scientific, it is interesting. >>> >>> >>> http://www.cyclingabout.com/speed-difference-between-panniers-bikepacking-bags-aerodynamic-testing-results/ >>> >>> Thoughts? >>> >>> Will Ashe >>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > *30% Supply and Demand discount, listmembers only, on all resume, > LinkedIn, and writing services, until Demand equals Supply! And there's > more! 10% kickback for any referral resulting in fully paid, list-price > contract. And still more! I am offering services in trade for a road bike, > or frame and parts, that are period compatible with my AM hub, circa 1937 > to 1961. See my website for what I do and what I charge; email for details.* > > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten > ************************************************************************** > ************** > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
