[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread Aaron Young
Nice set up. I've been considering the large Saddlesack for a while now. Do you know where your friend got that low-trail front fork? -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 25, 6:48 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 26, 6:31 am, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Do you know where your friend got that low-trail front fork? it's an Electra fork from it's ticino parts collection. it's available 1 or 9/8, with or without canti studs. I think you can order one directly from Electra's website. --

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread JoelMatthews
my buddy is using that big 'ole bag on a VO porteur rack - I bought one of the last Banjo Bike made VO porteurs. Definitely well made. The chrome plating ultimately proved too loud for my liking, so I donated it to a local not for profit bike shop. Will be going with a Capricorn Camper rack

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 10:27 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: my buddy is using that big 'ole bag on a VO porteur rack - I bought one of the last Banjo Bike made VO porteurs.  Definitely well made.  The chrome plating ultimately proved too loud for my liking, so I donated it to a

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread JoelMatthews
I like the capricorn racks, too. A goodly number of capricorn's bikes are appealing too. Especially given his relatively young age, Brad Wilson really has a deft touch with the torch and strong sense of design. My hope is someday Riv signs Brad on as a custom builder. Course, maybe Brad has

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-25 Thread William
I agree with you. You do want to buy both those things. I'm loving mine, on both counts. On Aug 25, 3:48 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, it's worth a try. :) Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large Platrack

2010-08-25 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 25, 6:48 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: if i were setting up a porteur, I'd do the same thing. my buddy is using that big 'ole bag on a VO porteur rack - it's a killer set up! pics here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bthelewis/sets/72157623654556019/with/4699977936/ --