[RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Maybe try using the rack/support, but don't attach the little strap that goes on the seatpost? (I'm not too familiar with the bag in question, but I assume it has a seatpost connection). The rack and the two saddle loop connections should provide s stable fit, but allowing the bag angle to match

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-07 Thread Liesl
Yep, got the short legs and little frame, too. My go-to is a Carradice Barley. I switch it back and forth between a 50cm Saluki and a 51cm ProtoBleriot. The Saluki has a Nitto Mark's Rack that is really adjustable so it can snuggle up against the seat post under the seat AND ride low above t

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
> > I suffer from the same issue. I love rear bags for extra stuff but the bag >> always rubs a hole in the rear. I'm usually partial to rear racks, but >> never find myself using the rear rack to it's full potential. I have a >> Nitto m12 rack that I'm going experiment with by throwing on the

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Barack and f15 rack out of the question? My short friend uses that combo well. Not sure if you prefer front or rear loaded but let's not get into a trail argument here again, Haha. On Jun 7, 2012 1:26 PM, "johnb" wrote: > I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26" wheels wit

[RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-07 Thread johnb
I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26" wheels with a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and the saddle sack is medium, the bag rubs back and forth throughout the ride against the fender. When I put a rear rack on, it silences the bag but al