Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans, I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale.
The Acorn site is here: http://www.acornbags.com/index.html These bags are not exactly like any of the current offerings but are very close to the large saddlebag: http://www.acornbags.com/lgbag.html and the handlebar bag: http://www.acornbags.com/hdlbarbag.html These bags are a light tan-khaki color - much lighter than what is pictured on the Acorn site which is a different color altogether. My saddlebag has more D-rings on top and the side pockets close with leather straps, not with metal twists. If you don't have Brooks-style bag loops you may need to buy additional leather straps to attach this saddlebag since is it set up to hook directly to the bag loops: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5801944830560327185/5801945381709355522 My handlebar bag has more D-rings on the side - near the top and bottom for attaching stabilizing straps and the pockets on mine close with the leather straps, not metal twists. The only flaw(s) on mine are where some wheels spray has stained, soiled and discolored the fabric. See: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5801944830560327185/5801945164705151922 and: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5801944830560327185/5801944978125229554 Those stains are not obvious at a casual glance but if you want perfect, this is not the deal for you. I believe the stains can be removed - suggestions as to how to do that are linked to the Acorn site - probably just Ivory soap and a bristle brush - but I make no guarantees. If this stain is a deal breaker I am sorry but please don't buy and then complain. Other than the two places shown, the bags are like new. They were mounted and used for about 6 rides, all of which were dry conditions but on one I found a puddle which is why there are stains. More pictures than necessary at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5801944830560327185 The pictures were taken on different days at different places with different lighting, some using flash. The color of the bags looks different in different pictures but overall you can easily tell what color the bags are. I am happy to answer and questions, take more photographs or provide precise measurements. For reference each bag is approximately one-foot in its longest dimension and each holds approximately the same amount - the saddlebag probably a little more than handlebar bag especially because it has an expanding top, which the handlebar bag does not. Any statement of maximum capacity would be a guess as the bags are soft-sided. It depends on how you pack, what you are packing and whether you use the D-rings to lash on a jacket, etc. These are true Acorns and you can use the information on their site to answer some questions. Each bag has a document pocket separate from the larger main pocket. I am suggesting a total of $175 for both bags, which includes shipping and you can use PayPal if you like. The bags will be shipped no later than the next business day after I receive PayPal. If you pay by check you can take $5 off the price but I will wait to ship until the check clears. I don't know much about Acorn products and their value as "used" items, especially with this soil. I want to get what the bags are worth but I am not trying to gouge. If you don't like my price you are welcome to suggest what you think would be fair, including a higher amount if you want to. Right now I am only offering these bags as a set. If they don't sell, I will offer them individually and maybe I will take a whack at cleaning the stain. I am going to wait a few hours at least to see what offers I get - it is OK to offer a higher or lower price - and I promise I will then get back to everyone who responds. What you can only see in person is the detail and consistency in the assembly of these bags. I found no design or assembly flaws. Considering that the bags are made from natural materials, not molded plastic, a great deal of subtle care and pride can be seen in the manufacture of these bags. If you just want utility and function, these bags are more than you need, yet they are not so overdone that you would have to be a serious bag-matcher to appreciate them. The fabric is just the right thickness; the metal does not corrode/oxidize; the zippers are smooth; the leather is all consistently sized and sewn. Nice. The answer to why they are being sold is that I am narrowing down my diamond frame fleet and the items that go with it. The answer to the next question is (1) to maintain marital harmony, (2) because we will be moving to a smaller place and (3) because I am experimenting with recumbency. Yes, I know, two years ago I didn't consider a recumbent to be a real bike. Things changeas we age. Thanks John -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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.
