Hi,
When I ordered my custom Rivendell back in 02 I requested braze-on mounts for a
small front rack. I had to send a drawing to Grant to show where I thought the
mounts needed to be. At this time I don't Rivendell had a request for such
mounts.
When I got the bike I eventually mounted a
My test used an old Rhode Gear bag, a cheap Sunlite-style rack, and a $25
V-O headset decaleur. Add in nuts, bolts, clamps, scissors, and an ancient
toestrap for the bottom. The bag held still and was quiet, and served well
through a sagged tour. A good, cheap test.
The bag weight rested on
I'm one of those who believes high/low trail is FAR down the priority list of
important features on a bicycle. I ride many different bikes loaded in a
variety of configurations. There are more that are satisfactory than not. We've
sold and installed GB bags and their clones on several Rivs and
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a
Berthoud front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and
immediately asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I
replied (A. Homer Hilsen). He said, do you know that the bag's weight will
on 11/18/11 6:50 PM, Shifty at 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a Berthoud
front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and immediately
asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I replied (A.
Homer
The great debate rages on. I've only test-ridden low-trail bikes (like the
Boulder) with front loads, and couldn't really fell much difference. On my
AHH, I have an Acorn Rando that has had up to 10 lbs, as well as the
current setup with a platrack and large basket. I can happily carry plenty
I have a 57cm Hilsen with a Mark's rack and I have used a Berthoud 22 bag on
the Texas Rando Stampede 1200k and on PBP and the bike handled fine.
I purchased the bag from Rene Herse. Mike Kone adds a stiffener to the bag
that really helps it hold it's shape. You will have to sew on a strap
There is a happy connection between frame/fork design, notably the tendency
of the front wheel to turn of its own; weight over the front wheel -- and
this includes body weight, and changes with stem length and bar height; and
the rider's tolerance for or perception of or preference for a bicycle's
On Nov 18, 2011, at 8:50 PM, Shifty wrote:
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a Berthoud
front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and immediately
asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I replied (A.
Homer Hilsen). He
