I use a Big Box with the Nitto Quick Release gizmo (on Riv website) on a Bombadil commuter. It's a fantastic combo -- the Big Box is HUGE, and very good looking (excellent usable pockets, too). The Quick Release works perfectly and has two added benefits: it drastically minimizes swaying of the bag (it's a very firm connection), and it works great as a carry handle for the bag when it's off the bike.
Highly recommend it. -----Original Message----- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicole E. Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 3:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: panniers I've also read somewhere that there are panniers in the works, but I can't remember whether or not it was a credible source. I'm in the market for panniers and have been waiting for Riv to update their shop. I bought a Nigel Smythe country bag and lil loafer, but I realized that I need much more room for commuting (though I'll probably keep the duo for fun rambling rides). On my usual commute I need to carry a laptop, power cord, the usual personal items, a sandwich, a thermos, a few books, maybe a collapsible back pillow, and still have theoretical room for a few groceries on the ride home. Unfortunately, I can't carry anything on my back while I ride, so it's all got to get strapped to the bike somehow. Right now I'm using a handmade wooden box, but I'd rather have something classy and canvas with a lid so that I can leave the contents unattended for a few minutes when I run into a store (an open box seems to have "take me, I'm free" written all over it). I'm debating between a Nigel Smythe Big Box and the as-of-yet-unseen panniers, but another consideration is that I don't have an office (and probably wont for at least another year and a half), and so my bike ends up being locked up outside all over Berkeley and Oakland cafes for hours at a time. That's led me to look for some easily detachable setup that turns into a messenger bag when I need to unload the bike, something like these from Basil: (The Weekender) http://www.seattlebikesupply.com/item/145054 (The Messenger) http://www.seattlebikesupply.com/catalog/bags-packs/messenger I'm still hoping for the Rivendell holy grail before I decide to try out the Basil, though. - Nicole On Dec 9, 11:35 am, jandrews_nyc <jasonaschwa...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think I read somewhere that Riv is going to release a pannier set... > Does anyone know if this is true? I'm in the market for a set...maybe > two and don't want to purchase until I see what Riv comes up with... > Will they be part of the Sackville lineup? > WIll they be more for commuting or touring specific? > Anyone have any ideas? > Also..still on the prowl for an appropriate Sam Hillborne Green paint > touch up source... > Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************** 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
