[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
Tubus Fly On Jan 24, 9:10 am, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and sleeping in beds. I would like to use my Rambouillet but I think I need to carry a bit more than will go in my handlebar bag which is the only bag I've ever used with the bike. I have another bike set up for heavy loads. I know the Ram is not designed for carrying a lot of rear weight but I was thinking that a smallish set of panniers on a rear rack would work. Recommendations for a rack or should I go low riders in the front? -- GeorgeS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
As Steve mentioned, a Carradice bag might be an excellent way to go. Sure, the load rides a bit higher but you don't need a rack to use a Carradice bag, even a bigger one like a Nelson LF. And remember, if you haven't considered this, put on some thicker tires, say 700x35 and the bike should handle the load fine. This guy, who I think chimes in here time to time, seems to have a good system down for bike camping on a Ram. http://wheelsofchance.org/bikes/ I've ridden with a stuffed Carradice Nelson LF on my Rambouillet and it was fine. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
What Steve said, use a Carradice Nelson or similar size saddlebag in the rear (if you want to use something by Rivendell, get the Sackville Saddle Sack in a medium). No need for a rack, so you save a bit of weight, and you should have plenty of room for all your stuff. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 07:47 -0800, Mike wrote: As Steve mentioned, a Carradice bag might be an excellent way to go. Sure, the load rides a bit higher but you don't need a rack to use a Carradice bag, even a bigger one like a Nelson LF. And remember, if you haven't considered this, put on some thicker tires, say 700x35 and the bike should handle the load fine. We don't know how heavy the OP is. When I had my Rambouillet, I weighed 220 lb. I routinely carried 5 lb in a Carradice whenever I rode it. The weight was unnoticeable. So if the OP weighs 175-185, he could carry everything for a 10 day tour and still come in lighter than I was just going for a 50 mile club ride. Grant is, IMHO, extremly conservative in rating this bike as suitable for = 20 lb load. The frame is stiffer than on the Jack Taylor Supertourist, one of the finest touring bikes of the 1970s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
The closest you will get to that bar bag is an Acorn, www.acornbags.com The bag they sell is smaller than the carradice above, but will work better for bars narrower than 46cm. The carradice bag is a licky find that comes up from time to time. One was for sale here on the list a few months back, usually a couple a year turn up. The carradice is perfect for getting 2 dozen eggs home from the market. And no mine is nott for sale ;) Rob On Jan 24, 8:00 am, Carl Otto Wollin carlottowol...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello RBW I can´t find that traditional looking handlbar bag in cotton duck only the saddlebags like the Nelson and Barley. I´m looking for that convenient style that do not need a rack. All ideas are welcomed. Carl Otto Wollin Subject: RE: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet From: palin...@his.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:50:02 -0500 On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 16:43 +0100, Carl Otto Wollin wrote: Hello Steve Where have you bought those bags do you know if they are still availble. I´m looking for bags in the same style. Peter White has them: http://peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp That looks like the Super C handlebar bag and possibly a Nelson Longflap in back. You can also get them directly from Carradice in the UK http://carradice.co.uk/ if you can't find somebody local who has them -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ Hitta kärleken i vinter!http://dejting.se.msn.com/channel/index.aspx?trackingid=1002952- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
Hello, Acorn is the way to go thank you for your input. Carl O Wollin Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:21:20 -0800 Subject: [RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet From: perks@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com The closest you will get to that bar bag is an Acorn, www.acornbags.com The bag they sell is smaller than the carradice above, but will work better for bars narrower than 46cm. The carradice bag is a licky find that comes up from time to time. One was for sale here on the list a few months back, usually a couple a year turn up. The carradice is perfect for getting 2 dozen eggs home from the market. And no mine is nott for sale ;) Rob On Jan 24, 8:00 am, Carl Otto Wollin carlottowol...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello RBW I can´t find that traditional looking handlbar bag in cotton duck only the saddlebags like the Nelson and Barley. I´m looking for that convenient style that do not need a rack. All ideas are welcomed. Carl Otto Wollin Subject: RE: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet From: palin...@his.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:50:02 -0500 On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 16:43 +0100, Carl Otto Wollin wrote: Hello Steve Where have you bought those bags do you know if they are still availble. I´m looking for bags in the same style. Peter White has them: http://peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp That looks like the Super C handlebar bag and possibly a Nelson Longflap in back. You can also get them directly from Carradice in the UK http://carradice.co.uk/ if you can't find somebody local who has them -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ Hitta kärleken i vinter!http://dejting.se.msn.com/channel/index.aspx?trackingid=1002952- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ Hitta kärleken i vinter! http://dejting.se.msn.com/channel/index.aspx?trackingid=1002952 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
Carradice bags can be obtained through the UK cheaply and quickly. Try http://www.wiggle.co.uk/m/cycle/7/Carradice/ I got a Brooks saddle through them a while back and they were great. Peter White is a good resource for Carradice bags in the 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 rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
I have carried a fair amount of weight in my Nelson LF on my Rambouillet. It only seems to affect the handling when standing up. The advantage of the Carradice, or other large saddle bag, is that it keeps the load above the fender. Panniers (I prefer Arkels) keep the load lower and ride better, but if you hit rain , there down there in the muck. Don't sweat over it, just go for it. Michael On Jan 24, 10:10 am, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and sleeping in beds. I would like to use my Rambouillet but I think I need to carry a bit more than will go in my handlebar bag which is the only bag I've ever used with the bike. I have another bike set up for heavy loads. I know the Ram is not designed for carrying a lot of rear weight but I was thinking that a smallish set of panniers on a rear rack would work. Recommendations for a rack or should I go low riders in the front? -- GeorgeS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
