[RBW] Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

2017-12-06 Thread scott
My wife and I are bringing back the older Riv notion of putting a cheap Pletscher mousetrap rack on nice bikes. I find them for a buck at garage sales or flea markets. I replace the mounting hardware for the seat stays with leftover Nitto P clamps. Works great! -- You received this message

[RBW] Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

2017-11-30 Thread Ty Graham
Here’s my 64cm Atlantis with a Large Saddlesack. https://flic.kr/p/YqJFNA I had to get a seatpost that brought the eyelets back, a VO blah. I also had to buy the longer (42cm?) struts for my Nitto. https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-rack-hardware-42cm-straight-struts-pair-20077 It’s been

Re: [RBW] Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

2017-11-29 Thread Tim Gavin
Yes, there could be a lot of vertical space between the rack and saddle with a 95 pbh. But, the large saddlesack is LARGE. I bet it would fill up that space with bag to spare. You could add in the Nitto saddle bag quick release

[RBW] Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

2017-11-28 Thread Birdman
Hey bunch, I'm building up a 65cm Double TT Atlantis (yay, dream bike!). I'd like to use a large saddlesack for short tours and wonder what rack support might be best for a large frame. I was planning to use a 33R large rear rack before I decided on a saddlesack, but now I wonder how well it