Carradice quality seems to have gone back and forth. I know that recent Juniors have been made of the older, heavier fabric and I've had at least one later model bag (Nelson, I think) that had the drawstring neck but was still heavy fabric. This one is indeed a Carradice but thinner and vinyl, as at least one other I've owned. As you say, though, still a fine bag -- worked fine today with a huge load of Mom's mail (overflowed from her POB) and a collection of library books and DVDs). And the old Bananas, and my ex-Adam were indeed the best.
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Philip Williamson <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://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.
