Enthusiastic +1 on the GB 786, especially with a Berthoud saddle, which eliminates the need for the Brooks attachment hardware. I used one on my Hilsen for more than a year - it's a perfect size for what you're looking to use it for. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9019679907/in/set-72157627914355388 Only changed it out because I was going in the opposite direction in terms of usage -frequent commute use required more capacity, so I installed a Medium Saddlesack. If you're interested, I have one that's in VERY good shape (looks nearly new) that I'd be willing to sell.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cloud Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 1:11 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Small - medium Saddle Bags A bit more than your >$100, but a nice bag that is the original seat bag from which the Rivendell models (Baggins, Nigel Smythe) are copies - the Berthoud GB786 seat bag. It's available here with the attachment hardware that would be needed to fit the bag to a Brooks saddle - http://www.calhouncycle.com/productcart/pc/Gilles-Berthoud-786-Saddlebag-with-Buckle-p3404.htm The quick detachment used for this bag really works quite well and permits easy removal of the bag. Here's a photo of this bag on my Rivendell Road Standard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/5325521629/ Jim On Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:25:06 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: After completing the 650b conversion of my Trek 620 I find myself wanting a smaller bag for it. Currently it has a Carradice Barley Bag on the SQR system. Left over from my commuting days. I doubt I will ever need a bag that large for the kind of day rides I do on this bike and am looking for a wedge bag, about the size of a Baggins, less sytlized and less expensive than a Nigel. The current saddle doesn't have bag loops. >$100 in the budget. Suggestions? Michael -- 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<mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com<mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************** To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. **************************************************** **************************************************** This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. **************************************************** ============================================================================== -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
