I have a "Schwinn Approved" large saddlebag that sounds a lot like your Camper. Compared to my Carradice Cadet, the straps are thinner, canvas is thinner, and the bottom is vinyl. Still a fine bag for the farmer's market, it's just not as sturdy-seeming. My Banana Bag (oldish Baggins by Duluth) seems nicer than either.
Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Oct 20, 9:24 am, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote: > The straps are twisted but not "crimped" and I doubt the scheme puts > additional strain on them. I plan to carry heavy loads and, of course, > will keep an eye on them, but I've never had problems with unsupported > bags before. Even the Expedition model of the Bagman is rather too > short for my taste. And I hate, hate hate Cyclo loops (their sharp > edges may be another point against them, tho' I've never had any > problem with straps failing with them). Anyway, full circle from > saddlebags of all sorts with all sorts of mounting schemes and > devices, to racks and panniers and now back again. > > It's good to know that the more recent Carradices are back up in > quality. I know that there was a period when at least the larger > models were, as mine, not as good as the oldest ones. > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 2:49 AM, newenglandbike <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I would recommend having a bagman support or other rack to support the bag > > under that lashing scheme. It depends on how big the bag is and how > > heavy the cargo, but with bumpy, all-weather riding the leather straps will > > stretch/deform and eventually tear. You really want to have an attachment > > that accomodates the natural bend of the straps. I have used Cyclo bag > > loops on loopless saddles before, which work OK, and a Nitto quick-release > > saddlebag attachment, which is awesome. > > > -Matt > > > P.S. I have a few carradice bags, mostly old (70's/80's) some newer (<10 > > years) and recently bought a small barley bag for my girlfriend's bike. > > It is every bit as good as the old ones, if not better. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To view this discussion on the web visit > >https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/tHR1L1iAfzgJ. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
