Re: [RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-10 Thread Rene Sterental
I stand corrected! Thanks Grant! René On 6/10/10, grant wrote: > There's a flap-tongue, like there is on the S-M-L Saddlesacks, so > there's good coverage. And padded, slim-fitting laptop cases are 10 > cents per 12 at office supply shops and wherever cheap computer > supplies are purveyed. Dus

[RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-10 Thread grant
There's a flap-tongue, like there is on the S-M-L Saddlesacks, so there's good coverage. And padded, slim-fitting laptop cases are 10 cents per 12 at office supply shops and wherever cheap computer supplies are purveyed. Dusty dirt shant stand a chance.. G On Jun 9, 6:36 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-09 Thread Rene Sterental
I'm concerned dust and dirt will get clothes/computer inside dirty. I now commute on a gravel trail for 6 miles each way and the whole bike is covered with a fine coat of dust. Granted, I'm not wearing fenders now, and those might help. Still for clean work clothes and my laptop, I prefer somethin

[RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-09 Thread Mike
They do look nice. Very tempting. I just ordered up a large Nitto rear rack. --mike On Jun 8, 7:08 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > All I can say is wow. Those are REALLY attractive. > > LOTS of pictures here: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/toursacks-rear-panniers/20-215 > > -sv -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-09 Thread EricP
Agree, appears to be a fine deal. Will have to seriously contemplate getting a set. With the longer straps, one may be able to overstuff them more than the other versions. And the color seems quite nice for panniers. I need another set of bags like a duck needs a shower cap. Eric Platt St. Pau

[RBW] Re: new vegan panniers

2010-06-08 Thread Pondero
If the photos are any indication, they look like a bargain to me. I wish these were available a year ago when a I bought my small Berthoud panniers. On Jun 8, 9:08 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > All I can say is wow. Those are REALLY attractive. > > LOTS of pictures here: > > http://www.rivbike.com/pro