I tried an R-10 at one time. I had thigh interference from the clamp around the seatpost on my Hillborne. I also note that for me the platform was significantly higher than the platform of a Mark's Rack's or a more typical rear rack's could be. Those two things together made me not like it as much as I wanted to. I like the ideas of the seat post attachment and the relatively small platform for some loads. Interestingly, I've used the Viva saddlebag support once sold by VO with better effect. It did not present interference issues. Its platform was higher than ideal, but I have been able to make use of it effectively. I don't know where to get one now, assuming they're still available. As always, YMMV. I do wish Nitto would make a strong seatpost mounted rack with a lower platform and a lower profile seatpost attachment. I really like the idea of the R-10. I also wish someone would come up with a bag quick-release which would work effectively with sprung saddles. I note that Carradice or Bagman sells the quick-release portion of the Bagman QR supports separately. I might give that a try with a sprung saddle sometime. But it doesn't incorporate a handle by which to carry the bag off the bike. I really like having that handle. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean
On Monday, June 4, 2012 9:19:34 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > ... > Like Manny, I'd suggest finding a rack that fits. On my Quickbeam, I'm > replacing the Bagman tonight with a Nitto R-10 ( > http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=872&zenid=daf845816b6d8fb7337c0d9f47c9aafb > ), > and replacing the Tweed Nigel Country Bag with a Tweed Saddlesack Medium. > I think they'll match up well, and the R-10 is barely heavier (if at all) > than the Bagman. > ... > ------------------------------ > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support > > I highly suggest a rack, if your planning any outdoor trip. The > carradice quick release is great but the actual support starts to wiggle > after a couple bumpy rides. The hupe I hear good things only if you plan on > packing light with the bag. Anything heavy and the hupe cuts into your > frame. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bUyE-ytjgcIJ. 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.
