Sorry to go off topic from the small saddlesack, which is a great bag, but I thought I'd chime in on the issue of relative proportions and aesthetics.
I have a Large saddlesack on my main bike. When I first got it, it indeed looked big. But after a few weeks it looked just right, and other bags began to look positively tiny in comparison. One of the things I like about the Large is that when I go to the grocery store on a rainy day, I don't have to think about whether what I'm buying will fit into the bag; it just does. Using that bag is not just convenient, it actually transcends into the realm of fun. I think it's because it gives you power. -Matt On Saturday, May 4, 2013 11:09:15 PM UTC-4, Joe K wrote: > > No pictures from me either, but I bought the Small thinking it would > likely be all I ever need, then discovered how much room a coiled cable > lock, tool bag, spare tube and windbreaker or poncho take up -- it's like > half the UNstuffed bag. I haven't really tested its overstuffed capacity. > > On my particular bike, the Small just looks "right," in proportion, and > doesn't interfere with the canti brake cable. Aesthetically, the Medium > would look massive, but I know that extra capacity could prove useful one > day. > > Joe K > > On Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:26:04 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> No pictures, but I over stuff mine with my Filson Makinaw Cruiser >> spilling out each side, with the pack holding my rain jacket, gloves, >> socks, pipe pouch, and I'm pretty sure I've had 1-2 shirts and my moccasins >> in there as well. That's actually one of the reasons I'm trying to figure >> out how to carry stuff in the front, because for 8 months of the year in >> the Colorado mountains, I need to be ready for 20-80 degrees if I'm out all >> day long, often before dawn. It's a pain to undo everything to get >> something on the inside when pressure packed item fly everywhere with the >> release of the leather strap. My vote is to go for the medium if you aren't >> sure. If I can't figure out the front load for regular riding (I've got it >> figured for camping/touring), I'll go with the medium. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Saturday, May 4, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-6, SJB wrote: >>> >>> I'm thinking about moving away from front loads on my commuter. >>> Currently, I use an Ostrich front bad on a VO front rack. >>> Riv's small Saddlesack has a smaller capacity than my Ostrich bag, but I >>> think it might work. I think the medium would be way too large for my needs >>> (which are just lunch containers and the dress clothes I've worn during the >>> day.) >>> >>> Would any of you have pics of your Saddlesacks stuffed to capacity or >>> beyond? It looks like the flap closure will allow for some overfilling, but >>> I'd like to see how this works. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >> -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
