On Feb 23, 8:26 pm, Roy Yates <roydya...@gmail.com> wrote: > In any event, I saw a custom rack this weekend, similar to a Nitto M-12 mini > front rack with a classic looking boxy rando bag (although i can't remember > which.) However, instead of a decaleur coming down from the bars/stem, the > vertical U loop at the rear of the rack had an attached extension (2 > vertical standards, with a cross bar) functioned as a decaleur. Frankly, it > seemed like an excellent solution since it eliminates a bag attachment up > near the handlebars, where it can get in the way, and perhaps compromise > handling. I just wonder why I haven't seen this before?
while it may work fine for lighter loads, those extensions are prone to flexing because the entire weight of the bag is supported from below and the bag mount is essentially acting as a lever. it may flex enough to lead to premature failure - i think i've actually seen pictures of such a failure. not the best design, IMO. a well designed stem mounted decaleur doesn't get in the way of anything - and with the right size bag, sitting on an appropriate rack - it's rock solid. ultimately, i think ideal handling with a front load (at least for h- bar bags) is a function of a well designed fork/stem/bag/rack/decaleur *system.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
