As Bruce said, I would work backwards from the list or pile of stuff you will want to carry and then look to a set of bags that hold it in the places you will want it on the bike. My Roadeo is similar to the Rambouillet in design and I think it is safe to project some of my loading experience to your situation. The bike will handle just fine with a load, although how big and where you put it will make a difference. Here is a pic of my Roadeo set up for last winter.
http://oceanaircycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Roadeo-fenders-11.jpg I have since put on a larger saddle bag, and cary lighter things in the Hobo style bag up front. While never terrible, much more than 8 lbs in the front was never as nice as less or nothing. I load things from front to rear with frequencey of use and then weight being the controling factors. I thnk your hopes of using one bag are possible. I realy like the Hobo style of bags, but would move the tools to a roll under the saddle to get some weight to the rear. If you need to carry more bulky winter layers then a carradice or sackville may be in order. One of the barsac options will support a map, but just do not be tempted to overlod it as you only bag. The most important thing is to get out there and ride, prove all this loading crap to yourself, and learn what you like. NEVER let all the keybooard analysis keep you from riding the rides that you want to do. I, as many of us, survived years of long rides with a backpack, lots of memories and survived to tell the tale. You would be amazed what you can do with a camel back from the clearance table. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 11, 7:11 am, Bruce Herbitter <[email protected]> wrote: > I just set out on my 1st 300K last weekend, on a Saluki. I used a L'il > loafer on a nitto mini front rack and a large Acorn saddlebag behind. I > packed an extra baselayer and socks for when it would get colder/damper > after Sundown, second pair of gloves, a spare tire, 2 spare tubes, 1st aid > kit, lots of food, tool kit, extra batteries, extra lights, and a recharger > for the cell phone & Garmin. I had room to stow a Showers Pass touring > jacket which came off during the warmer hours of late morning to early > afternoon. I did not have excess storage room going to waste. If you plan > to pack lighter, you'd need less. > > Something big enough to hold it all will probably be a saddle bag. You can > hang a bar tube for assorted odds and ends you want close at hand, and use > a clip on type cue sheet holder. > > > > On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM, John <[email protected]> wrote: > > One of my goals for 2012 will be to complete my first brevet - > > probably a 200K for starters. I need to add a bag to my Rambouillet. > > I'm thinking of starting with one bag - hoping that will be enough for > > this type of ride. Would you recommend a front bag or rear bag? I > > know the front bag would give me a place for my map, but not sure if > > there are other factors I should be considering. > > > Feel free to reply directly to [email protected] > > > Thanks, > > > John > > > -- > > 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.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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.
