Re: [RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-26 Thread Nick Payne
I put a leather strap around the tab on the saddlebag and that part of the rack to stop the bag swaying. Like so: http://www.users.on.net/~njpayne/bikestuff/DSC00090.JPG http://www.users.on.net/%7Enjpayne/bikestuff/DSC00090.JPG On 26/03/13 07:00, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Here is an extreme and

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Liesl
Whenever I don't understand or come across a new term, I always try to ask...What's a 'tombstone' in this context? -- 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

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
Liesl, If you look at some racks, they have an upright extension, on which a sleeve of a bag can slide onto... I'll find some pics/ links in a min... On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:03:19 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Whenever I don't understand or come across a new term, I always try to

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm First pic on the Mark's rack... most of the rack is horizontal, but there's a vertical bit: that's the tombstone... On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:12:58 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Liesl, If you look at some racks, they have an upright extension, on

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread shawn m.
It's that bit on the top of some (most?) racks that sticks up to keep your stuff from sliding forward. I don't know if it's an accurate technical term, but I heard it used and it made sense to me so I use it, too. On the Nitto R14 it actually has a tombstone shape; on the Big Rear Rack, it's

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
http://acornbags.com/support/boxy8.jpg Here you can see the backside, w/ the rack 'tombstone' inside of the bag's catch... -- 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,

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Liesl
Thanks all! I certainly have experience working around the 'tombstone' /seat conundrum as a little-bike rider. Now I can concisely describe it! I think I've posted this before, but it's why I love Mark's rack—because it's so dang adjustable. Not big and burly enough for this application

Re: [RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here is an extreme and home made example. Most aren't bent over at the top -- misjudged length and decided to use it as a security device rather than cut it. Effective if not pretty: the front rack bag (that is what it was made for) wobbled when strapped to the Logo, but the tombstone keeps it

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread shawn m.
Thanks, Jay. I think the lesson I've learned today is that I need to get over it. It's a fine bag, and it'll work fine with my bike; perfect being the enemy of good. On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:26:41 PM UTC-7, Jay B wrote: Hey Shawn, I used (and loved) a Large SaddleSack on my 56cm

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Tom Harrop
Shawn, It can definitely work. I'm without a photo capture device this week, so I can't prove it, but we've put a large SaddleSack on my GF's 54 cm (650b) Homer. B68, SH about 70 cm from memory, Tubus Cargo carrier. I guess if you're on a 54 cm Hunq you'd have a bit more post showing. Anyway,

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Are there any normal people here? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:53:32 PM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: Shawn, It can definitely work. I'm without a photo capture device this week, so I can't prove it, but we've put a large SaddleSack on my GF's 54 cm (650b) Homer.

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Ron Mc
no normal people here - didn't you read the marketing survey? Normal people ride with their chin between the knees and chase Lance downhill. On Monday, March 25, 2013 4:58:50 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Are there any normal people here? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March