[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Dorothy C]

Surlyprof, thanks for the mention of 2 pockets. I had gotten the earlier 
one with the inner toggle, and when the second one I bought came with a 
flap instead, I never thought to look under it for a pocket. 

Speaking of things I didn’t know, I discarded the Coroplast stiffener out 
of my first one thinking it was just packing material. 

On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 4:38:59 PM UTC-7 Mark Roland wrote:

> I got mine a couple orders back, along with a jumbo grabby. I've been 
> grabbing the grabby but just broke out the banana on a short ride earlier 
> this evening. Both were purchased when I think the only color was gray. I 
> was hesistant, partly because I really liked the brown of my old jumbo 
> grabby, which someone grabbed out of my car :( a while back, partly because 
> I was worried about dirt. 
>
> No worries, most of the dirt is on the light side anyway. I almost think I 
> may like the gray better than the brown. And the banana is great--as 
> Roberta says, a bit roomier than my XS Sackville (in brown). And the gray 
> with the brown leather trim is high zoot & goes with my dark blue & black & 
> chrome Fuji Finest. Now I just have to break it in a bit. Shouldn't be too 
> hard as with winter coming the bag with more room will get the call more 
> often than not.
>
> [image: IMG_20200924_174557294.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_20200924_174547405.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_20200924_174523714_MP.jpg]
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
>> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
>> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
>> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
>> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
>> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>>
>> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
>> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
>> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>>
>> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
>> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
>> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
>> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
>> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Ash]

The standoff solution is so simple and fantastic!  Such possibility never 
occurred to me!  One could buy the acorn product or there are many options 
to make one.

Thanks fellas.

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Re: [RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Andrew Letton]

 I have used a wine cork as a standoff with good success. I lashed it to the 
leather strap with hemp twine (of course!)cheers,Andrew
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 04:26:10 PM GMT+10, 'Hetchins52' via RBW 
Owners Bunch  wrote:  
 
 Acorn Bags has an elegant solution to the problem: A cylindrical leather 
stand-off and strap. 
https://www.acornbags.com/products/leather-stand-off-with-strapOne of the few 
of their products that is not sold out.You could do the same with a toe strap 
and a piece of PVC pipe, as Patrick suggests.
David Lipsky
Berkeley
On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12:58:59 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
I recently got a gray Banana Sax.  When attach it to the saddle though back of 
my thigh hits the bag when I peddle.  Is common?  or maybe it varies with the 
rider's height/seat post length?  After a while it get a bit annoying.


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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[dougP]

Elegant solution.  I've used my banana sax for several days now & not 
noticed any problem.  I think it is narrow enough at the front to not have 
this problem.  I used to use a hobo bag as a saddle bag & it was an issue.  
Solved by anchoring the bottom of the bag to the rack so it was spaced back 
a bit.  

dougP

On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:26:05 PM UTC-7, Hetchins52 wrote:
>
> Acorn Bags has an elegant solution to the problem: A cylindrical leather 
> stand-off and strap. 
> https://www.acornbags.com/products/leather-stand-off-with-strap
> One of the few of their products that is *not* sold out.
> You could do the same with a toe strap and a piece of PVC pipe, as Patrick 
> suggests.
>
> David Lipsky
> Berkeley
> On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12:58:59 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
>>
>> I recently got a gray Banana Sax.  When attach it to the saddle though 
>> back of my thigh hits the bag when I peddle.  Is common?  or maybe it 
>> varies with the rider's height/seat post length?  After a while it get a 
>> bit annoying.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

['Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Acorn Bags has an elegant solution to the problem: A cylindrical leather 
stand-off and strap. 
https://www.acornbags.com/products/leather-stand-off-with-strap
One of the few of their products that is *not* sold out.
You could do the same with a toe strap and a piece of PVC pipe, as Patrick 
suggests.

David Lipsky
Berkeley
On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12:58:59 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
>
> I recently got a gray Banana Sax.  When attach it to the saddle though 
> back of my thigh hits the bag when I peddle.  Is common?  or maybe it 
> varies with the rider's height/seat post length?  After a while it get a 
> bit annoying.

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Re: [RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Patrick Moore]

All Carradice-type saddlebags (and Rivendell's are all variations on this
theme) gently nuzzle the backs of your thighs as you pedal; I quickly got
used to it. But you can make a standoff out of PVC pipe or a piece of scrap
wood.

On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 1:59 PM Ash  wrote:

> I recently got a gray Banana Sax.  When attach it to the saddle though
> back of my thigh hits the bag when I peddle.  Is common?  or maybe it
> varies with the rider's height/seat post length?  After a while it get a
> bit annoying. This bag is great for using in the front.  Looks like it will
> last a hundred years.
>
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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Ash]

I recently got a gray Banana Sax.  When attach it to the saddle though back 
of my thigh hits the bag when I peddle.  Is common?  or maybe it varies 
with the rider's height/seat post length?  After a while it get a bit 
annoying. This bag is great for using in the front.  Looks like it will 
last a hundred years.


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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Surlyprof]

I had bought a gray one about a year ago not knowing that they had added 
the internal flap.  That, and the 2 internal pockets that are great for 
small things like a multitool and levers have made it my favorite bag.  I 
still hang on to my small Sackville but it has been gathering dust since I 
picked up Banana Sax.  Great bag.

John
Niles, CA

On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:23:26 PM UTC-7 dougP wrote:

> There's mention on the Riv site about some internal details that sound 
> like what you've got.  I've got an olive on it's way so will know in a 
> couple of days.  It sounds like some pockets or organizer but the 
> description is vague & it doesn't leap off the video.  Ah, the drama of bag 
> buying.
>
> dougP
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 9:58:39 AM UTC-7, Roberta wrote:
>>
>> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
>> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
>> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
>> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
>> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>>
>> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
>> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
>> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>>
>> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
>> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
>> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
>> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
>> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[dougP]

There's mention on the Riv site about some internal details that sound like 
what you've got.  I've got an olive on it's way so will know in a couple of 
days.  It sounds like some pockets or organizer but the description is 
vague & it doesn't leap off the video.  Ah, the drama of bag buying.

dougP

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 9:58:39 AM UTC-7, Roberta wrote:
>
> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>
> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>
> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>
> Roberta
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Joel]

Scott, the medium Acorn looks bigger than the Banana bag (sorry, the only 
name I can call it by). 

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 4:31:49 PM UTC-4, Scott G. wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers wrote:
>>
>> Is it me, or is the Banana Sack now the only bag in production that 
>> attaches to a Brooks via saddle loops? Every other saddle bag seems to 
>> mount with a strap that wraps up around the seat rails, then around the 
>> bag. I've got an old REI saddle bag scored from a thrift shop thats much 
>> like the Banana Sack in fundamental design, so easy to mount / unmount to a 
>> Brooks, kinda perfect, can't find anything like it.
>>
>
> Acorn Bags make a several bags that attach to Brooks/Berthoud bag loops.
>
> https://www.acornbags.com/
> They are very well built, I've several of them.
>
> The Medium Saddle bag, is the closest to a Banana Bag. 
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Scott G.]

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers wrote:
>
> Is it me, or is the Banana Sack now the only bag in production that 
> attaches to a Brooks via saddle loops? Every other saddle bag seems to 
> mount with a strap that wraps up around the seat rails, then around the 
> bag. I've got an old REI saddle bag scored from a thrift shop thats much 
> like the Banana Sack in fundamental design, so easy to mount / unmount to a 
> Brooks, kinda perfect, can't find anything like it.
>

Acorn Bags make a several bags that attach to Brooks/Berthoud bag loops.

https://www.acornbags.com/
They are very well built, I've several of them.

The Medium Saddle bag, is the closest to a Banana Bag. 

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[Shoji Takahashi]

Hi Scott,
I think Baggabond, HappiSack, Bagboy, and Saddlesack XS all attach via 
saddle loops. 

I have the predecessors to those (Saddlesack Large, Medium, Small). They 
are my favorite bags for general use.

shoji
arlington ma

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers wrote:
>
> Is it me, or is the Banana Sack now the only bag in production that 
> attaches to a Brooks via saddle loops? Every other saddle bag seems to 
> mount with a strap that wraps up around the seat rails, then around the 
> bag. I've got an old REI saddle bag scored from a thrift shop thats much 
> like the Banana Sack in fundamental design, so easy to mount / unmount to a 
> Brooks, kinda perfect, can't find anything like it.
>
> Scott
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>>
>> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
>> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
>> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
>> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
>> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>>
>> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
>> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
>> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>>
>> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
>> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
>> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
>> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
>> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[greenteadrinkers]

Here's a old Ebay listing / sale of the REI bag I'd mentioned, not pretty, 
but super functional. Sorry for highjacking the post.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Novara-By-REI-Bike-Bag-Black-and-Grey-with-Reflective-Stripe-/223925851569?nma=true=ycZFq4yld0tMx%252Be0p85HUl%252BOUIg%253D_cvip=true=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>
> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>
> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>
> Roberta
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[greenteadrinkers]

Is it me, or is the Banana Sack now the only bag in production that 
attaches to a Brooks via saddle loops? Every other saddle bag seems to 
mount with a strap that wraps up around the seat rails, then around the 
bag. I've got an old REI saddle bag scored from a thrift shop thats much 
like the Banana Sack in fundamental design, so easy to mount / unmount to a 
Brooks, kinda perfect, can't find anything like it.

Scott

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>
> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>
> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>
> Roberta
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

[greenteadrinkers]

Is it me, or is the Banana Sack now the only bag in production that 
attaches to a Brooks via saddle loops? Every other sag style bag seems to 
mount with a strap that wraps up around the seat rails, then around the 
bag. I've got an old REI saddle bag scored from a thrift shop thats much 
like the Banana Sack in fundamental design, so easy to mount / unmount to a 
Brooks, kinda perfect, can't find anything like it.

Scott

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> I bought a "blue" banana sax and I got a dark blue color with an inside 
> security fabric flap.  I called Spencer (inventory manager extraordinaire) 
> wanting to order another just like this, and he told me all of his blue 
> bags in stock are like this with the flap.  Now I can tip over and the 
> contents of my bag will stay inside the bag.
>
> This is my preference to the inside toggle, and if it is yours, he has 
> about a dozen in stock, and we're the only ones who know about it!   It is 
> not mentioned on their product page.  Order before it's too late!
>
> The color is more a royal blue color and the bag is very stiff, with 
> inside pocket on one side and a second inside pocket with stiffener on the 
> side.  It reads a touch purple when I put it next to my AHH with a bright 
> light shining on it.  It holds a bit more than the XS Saddle sack, which I 
> like but sold recently because just a touch too small for me.
>
> Roberta
>
>
>

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