My set-up is an Acorn Rando bag on the small Nitto front rack, leaving the handlebar free for other clutter. I always a rear rack, even though it's usually empty. I think of it as one would the trunk of a car. It's always available if needed & I can easily toss on a pannier or 2 without planning.
dougP On Sunday, August 25, 2013 1:47:18 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Jack, I connect with this, as I go back and forth between using the Acorn > Rondeneur and a Carradice Barley bag. I definitely prefer bags that are > above the fenders over panniers whenever possible. My two favorite rear > bags are the Barley Bag mounted on the SQR release and an old large, wedge > shaped Rhode Gear bag. The SQR keeps the bag off the back of my hips, > and is absolutely the quickest on & off the bike. You could pick up a used > Nelson LP for short camping trips and skip the whole rear rack all > together. I suspect that one of Rivs large trunk bags would be the most > aerodynamic option. > > Michael > > On Sunday, August 25, 2013 4:14:34 PM UTC-4, NWAJack wrote: >> >> Hi all. I currently use an acorn handlebar bag on longer rides. I like >> it, but it's in the way at times. I'm thinking a small rack might be a >> better option. I camp very very rarely and don't do multi day tours, so I >> don't want both a front and a rear rack - but which is best? Preferences >> out there? Bike is a homer hilsen. >> Thanks, >> Jack in Arkansas > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
