[RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Ron Mc
yes, and your heels will hit your panniers. ... *Was wondering if the backs of your legs hit these bags when on a Brooks B17, or anything else. Or is there usually enough clearance.* *Or, is the leg hitting the bag par for the course with saddle bags.* ** *Thanks for the info.* --

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2012-10-31 at 06:42 -0700, Ron Mc wrote: yes, and your heels will hit your panniers. Heels hitting panniers is by no means a given. Depends a lot on the specific case: panniers, frame, rack all contribute, not to mention feet. My heels didn't hit my panniers on any of my touring

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Peter Morgano
My huge butt hits my Carradice Pendle bag but i think it sits up high because of my sprung saddle setup. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2012-10-31 at 06:42 -0700, Ron Mc wrote: yes, and your heels will hit your panniers. Heels hitting

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Jim Cloud
My experience is the same as yours, Steve. I've toured with some quite large panniers on the rear (the old Eclipse Professional panniers) and never had any problems with my heels clipping the bags. Many rear panniers are tapered to prevent contact with heels. Jim On Oct 31, 6:47 am, Steve

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread doc
Midlands rack = $8.00 http://gspiess.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/018.jpg On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:34:53 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: Specifically, I am looking at something like the the *Sackville SaddleSack XSmall, Olive - 20130 *$65.00 Or, the brand V on the rivsite. **

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2012-10-31 at 07:54 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote: My experience is the same as yours, Steve. I've toured with some quite large panniers on the rear (the old Eclipse Professional panniers) and never had any problems with my heels clipping the bags. Many rear panniers are tapered to prevent

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-30 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Not sure about the XS but the small and medium most definitely touch the back of my legs. In my experience it's a non-issue. I notice it every once in a while but it's never an issue. --Andy On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 9:34:53 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Specifically, I am looking at