Patrick: It's designed to flip/flap over and thus cover whatever you load into the bag. If you use it that way, in most cases you never need to snap the big covering flap shut - combo of the interior flap and the weight of the exterior flap is more than enough. Which makes access a little easier and quicker.
Tom From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 4:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RBW] Saddle bags hit backs of legs? I just rode 10 miles home with my Sackville med stuffed; I was surprised at how little contact it made compared to a Nelson or Camper. I was disappointed in the several Bagmans -- Bagmen? -- that I used. They look nice but seemed too flimsy for much weight. Note that I've not used the newer model which, from the photo, is ugly and is complicated by struts running to the seat stays. If you are going to have struts, I say, make them rack struts. I preferred the SQR, of which I also used several, but it also is limited to 22 lb and, for me anyway, holds the bag too high and back. Its clamp screw will dig into your seatpost unless you put something between it and the post. IMO, the Nitto Grip is best, if you have a Brooks saddle and for some reason don't want to use your Brooks's loops; add a minimal rack or sturdy fender if you lack clearance. IMO, the ideal, not-of-this-world setup would be a Flite with sturdy loops holding a large bag supported underneath by a custom platform integral with the fender. Just dreamin'. But with my 559 wheeled Riv, the Sackville M works fine sans bottom support. FWIW, I was disappointed in the admittedly inexpensive seatpost clamped Velo Orange support -- flexed under a Nelson LF. Lastly, a question: the Sackville Med has an interior flap attached at the bottom of the bag's mouth. Is this meant to cover the coroplast stiffener, or is it meant to flip over the load for additional security and protection before you close the lid? I use it both ways and both make sense, at least to my little mind. What's up wizzat? On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Lynne Fitz <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Bagman. -- 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/-/a3j7h_uPQfQJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:rbw-owners-bunch%[email protected]>. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- ------------------------- Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html ------------------------- -- 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]<mailto:[email protected]>. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. 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 [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.
