If the Sackville is large enough to carry your stuff, it's a good choice. The F-15 will take up some handlebar space. The main question is whether that set-up will handle the wieght and volume you carry.
My Acorn Boxy rando sits on the little front rack, no decalleur. I too like a quick off'n'on, so I added a pair of D-rings to the bottom near the front and a bit of shock cord with an S-hook. It seems secure enough between the rear strap that drops over the rack and the single cord in the front. I don't bother with the 4 velcro straps. I tend to stuff it full of food, camera, etc, then cram a jacket on top to the point of bulging the top. Stability seems OK. dougP On Sep 4, 1:10 pm, Shifty <[email protected]> wrote: > My heart now beats a little faster when considering what I now know to be > called, front mount bags and handlebar bags, thanks to all the positive > reviews. It's a much spendier proposition than I first realized, however. > The front mounts not only require a $120ish front rack but a $85ish > decalleur. That means the two bags I'm particularly enamored with, the Acorn > Boxy Rando Bag and the Berthoud GB25, seemingly attainable bags at $175 and > $255 respectively, actually cost around $380 and $460!!! > > As a result, I'm heavily considering Riv's Sackville Barsack and Nitto F-15 > mount for a grand total of $225. I like the idea of quickily taking the back > with me when I lock it outside while I refuel on caffeine and scones. It > also appears quick and easy to remove the rack for quicker, tube+pump > fitness rides. > > Any critiques of this set-up are welcome. I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
