Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

Thanks, Dorothy! Yes, I can get it new, was hoping to get a used one to try to save some dollars. I still may do just that, BUTplot twist. Does anyone remember reading Grant’s Blahg in September? I knew I had read something about a rear rack in his writings, and I found it this morning. Sinc

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Blue Lug have it in stock. Seems like a stretch to order from Japan but when I needed 32mm 650b tires for my new Roadini, they were the only place I could find them. Shipping is expensive, but fast, at least to LA. https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-rivendell-big-back-rack-33r-large.html On Wed

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Friends, I really appreciate what I’ve learned from you on this List; I owe you all a great deal for the strides I’ve made - when I started I didn’t even know I could raise my handlebars. I just like liked riding the bike and accepted whatever parts/form the bike had when I bought it. So, hear

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I have one of the Realm TBD bags as well (and might get another) They are good and really versatile. I use mine on my BMX cruiser, it fits the BMX bars ever so well. BONUS: the Drip Camo colorway is the best!! On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:50:12 AM UTC-6 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > I jus

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I just got a ~9L bag that works on both saddle and handlebars that I'm very happy with. Fits everything I need for a multi hour ride and doesn't use a ton of space between wheel and saddle loops. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0bGqkRUiGbnlMH;8B8FC7DD-DE70-4E28-9117-45759EB6E822 This one i

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Thanks, and I have, and I’m just waiting...waiting... On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 12:39 David Person wrote: > Rusty, I assume you have signed up for their restock notifications, but if > not... > > https://www.acornbags.com/pages/restocking-schedule > > > On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:33:37 A

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Rusty, I assume you have signed up for their restock notifications, but if not... https://www.acornbags.com/pages/restocking-schedule On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:33:37 AM UTC-8 Rusty Click wrote: > Wish I could find an Acorn med saddlebag...I've been waiting for them to > be restocked

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Wish I could find an Acorn med saddlebag...I've been waiting for them to be restocked. Rusty Pgh, PA On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:17:38 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote: > [image: Nov 12th (#3) copy.jpg] > Brompton light and Rivelo patch extra. > On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 4:16:02 PM UTC-8

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Third the Acorn Med Saddlebag. On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 4:04:07 PM UTC-8 danmc wrote: > I’ll second the Acorn Medium Saddlebag. Holds an amazing amount. Side > pockets are great for small items (phone etc) that you need to grab in a > hurry. I have never had a thigh rub issue. I have 3

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I’ll second the Acorn Medium Saddlebag. Holds an amazing amount. Side pockets are great for small items (phone etc) that you need to grab in a hurry. I have never had a thigh rub issue. I have 3 of them. The only issue with Acorn is the wait for stock. This bag seems to sell more slowly than o

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I have used one of these bags on my AHH for years. It will allow you to carry what you need for a long day ride and a couple of straps on the outside through the D-rings allow for bulky clothing to be attached. https://www.acornbags.com/collections/rear-bags/products/medium-saddlebag?variant=11

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Leah, Have you considered a saddlebag with a quick release? Nitto makes a very nice one and the part that stays attached to your saddle doesn’t weigh much. Ray On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 5:14:55 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Bagboy up front is great, I have Rosco A set up like

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It would be a smaller bag in this scenario and no, they don't interfere with v-brakes. On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:23:39 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > One more possible problem with a large saddlebag and no rack: the bag when > full can press against the rear brake cable and prevent s

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One more possible problem with a large saddlebag and no rack: the bag when full can press against the rear brake cable and prevent strong braking. I think Leah has V brakes instead of cantilevers, and perhaps V brakes aren't so affected -- I've not used Vs for a decade -- but the medium Saddlesack,

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Of course it's sold out! 🤦 Another issue with rackless is I don't think you've ever ridden a saddlebag that way, the rubbing on the back of the legs bothers some people (I'm one of those people). Your results may vary and whatnot. On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 12:57:14 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle

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What about a Tubus Fly Stainless Steel? 14 oz, I think, and can carry 40 lb. Steve Bilenky is modifying one for my new 26" wheel road bike. Not quite as pretty as a Nitto, but light and pretty enough for the Platypus. Or, sure, go rackless with a saddlebag. I can't really tell how much distance th

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Joe, I agree. Amd they’re sold out at Rivendell!!! 😫😫😫 Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'm #TeamLightness, too, and I like the idea of a rackless saddlebag. If > it's not too big empty and clears the fender, you can load it up and have it > rest on

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I'm #TeamLightness, too, and I like the idea of a rackless saddlebag. If it's not too big empty and clears the fender, you can load it up and have it rest on said fender without pushing down too hard on it. A grid-gray Bag Boy to match your Banana Bag should work. On Monday, November 30, 202

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Regarding FOGRRL (Fear of going rear rack-less, rhymes with "you go girl"), I suffer from the same. So I always have a rear rack - Pletscher, Racktime, I've had a number. These days, with a Mark's rack and walk basket up front, I rarely ever use the rear rack except to hold my rear dynamo light!

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Kai, you may be right. I’m hesitant to add weight to the bike, I’ve enjoyed its lightness so much. I am slightly bothered about the limitations of going rack-less. Yesterday I was on my Clementine and wanted to shed my down vest. Where to put that on the Platypus?! Maybe a small Saddlesack will

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The correct answer is: "C) Ditch the rear rack entirely" Especially with a step throughish bike (when you're standing and giving it your all up whatever hill of death you may come across), but doubley especially considering your kids can carry their own stack of textbooks now. -Kai On Monday, N

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> > Leah, A couple/few suggestions here: > A) There are plenty of lights that fit that little tab on the rack. (Unfortunately that would make the existing light obsolete) You could still use the same cable routing as now, just extend it up through the fender to the rack mounting point. B) Take

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I have filled surplus fender holes with ear stretcher plugs for some extra bling. They need either a leather washer and loctite, or just glue, to keep from rattling loose. My dynamo taillight of choice is the B&M Toplight Line brake, because...

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Jason, this is the way I always learn: The Hard Way. In my head, I think, I had a 55 Betty Foy. I will get a 55 Platypus. I will save this rack; it will be nostalgic, a nod to my first Rivendell bike love, and oh what could go wrong?! I do NOT think about fender taillights getting in the way of

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Oh shoot, if only that was known before the tail light install; could have gone with the SON rack mount light. You could switch to the rack mount light and put a small nut and bolt through the hole left behind, but then it would not be perfect and I understand if that's a deal-breaker. This i

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

Just guessing cuz you didn't ask me and it's not my bike - but why would that stop me opening my big mouth and trying to sound like a smart guy who knows stuff?? - I think a 55cm bike with 700C wheels needs the taller rack to clear that big tire and a fender. A fat-tired 700C wheel is REALLY big

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I'm curious the issue - is the top deck hitting the fender, or the seat stay struts too short, or are they hitting the rear brake? Just trying to understand the options, as that's a real bummer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

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Rivendell has struts available. dougP On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 6:11:37 PM UTC-8 Abcyclehank wrote: > I have one but let me make sure I have extra struts long enough so you can > get it back far enough. I will check tomorrow. Was busy helping my son > move across Michigan all day.

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

I have one but let me make sure I have extra struts long enough so you can get it back far enough. I will check tomorrow. Was busy helping my son move across Michigan all day. Feeling extra old and tired. Ryan On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 7:47:00 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrot