Re: [RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

2018-01-08 Thread Howard Hatten
I used this revelate bag last year on my tour. After two weeks it was getting old fishing the water bottle out from under. https://www.flickr.com/gp/136422809@N08/6zMXBY Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

2018-01-08 Thread Tim Gavin
Although I haven't used them on my Riv (it has a front randonneur bag), I use frame bags on my four other bikes. On each bike, the frame bag is the one that stays on permanently and holds the flat kit and tools. Frame bags are great options, especially on bikes that lack eyelets for racks. And th

[RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

2018-01-08 Thread Neil Doran
I'm contemplating adding a small frame bag (top tube bag) to my 55 cm Sam. The idea would be to generally replace my Acorn transverse seat bag for standard rides, and to offer more capacity for bike camping and overnights. I would expect that the frame bag would live on the bike full time. I lik

Re: [RBW] Frame bags

2012-05-06 Thread Steve Wimberg
Hey Mike, Anything new to report on the frame bag? I'm considering the Revelate bag myself for my rando bike (a Ram!). I was worried a bit about my legs rubbing the bag. Can you measure how far it sticks out from the center of the top tube? I love the idea of the frame bag because I could th

[RBW] Frame bags

2012-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Love the Revelate stuff, especially the Tangle bags and the feed bag. They're not tweedy or waxed canvas or all that in line with the usual Riv aesthetic, but they're really nicely made and well designed. The L size Tangle can fit a 3L water bladder (with the hose sticking out where you can take

[RBW] Frame bags

2012-04-19 Thread Mike
Although my intention has been to reduce my number of bike bags recently, last week I ordered a Revelate Tangle frame bag. The intention being to use it on my Cross Check and LHT. I got it through the Adventure Cycling Association store. It arrived yesterday and I gotta say, I'm quite impressed wit