[RBW] Banana sax vs Berthoud saddle bag

Has anyone owned both of these? Riv lists the banana sax as 7x9x5, which is ~ 5L give or take, probably a little less given the taper. Berthoud lists the saddle bag volume as 2.4L. In pics the banana sax does not look twice as large. Thanks in advance! -- You received this message because

[RBW] Banana Sax alternate mounting, matchy matchy

Taking a cue from Grant's plethora of front-mounted Bananas, I gave it a whirl on my Lightning Bolt with a matching olive Saddlesack. He's right about it loading better in the front handlebar position, it's really handy up there. The combination with small Saddlesack makes a great rackless

[RBW] Banana sax Rambouillet sprung saddle mounting with pics link.

Thanks for the info you all gave me on the banana sax inquiry thread I had. I got the grey grid. Really glad it looks so nice and fits. I had alot of questions, so I figured I'd post what I found out when I got mine for anyone else who wants to know more about the bag. Fits perfectly on my

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

I am a new owner of a Banana Sack and it has far exceeded my expectations. I love it. I’m able to fit my phone, glasses, a Ball pint size jar of oatmeal, a jacket, and have room for more. Its brilliantly designed. I never worry about anything falling out. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

In my use of the scottish waxed canvas Riv uses, and a variety of their designs, I’ve never had a water entry issue that wasn’t my fault for leaving the bag open without cover as I loaded or unloaded it in a downpour or whiteout. Otherwise they’ve withstood days of near solid though varied rain

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Riv's bag section says all of them are made from waterproof waxed cotton. Will your stuff stay dry on a rain ride? Probably. Will it stay dry if the bag sits outside all day getting drenched? Possibly not. I have a rain cover for a smallish bag Riv sold me years ago and I never used. If I find

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Is banana sax waterproof? Stuff stay dry inside during/after rains? -- 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 email to

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

The Banana holds more stuff, but XS has the more secure and easier to use zipper if that matters to you. For 14 bucks more I prefer the Banana Sax, but they're both great bags. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Banana sax is more accessible than the xs. I’ve found the xs can be a little challenging to get stuff out of. John -- 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] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

I'll piggy back and ask banana sack vs the xs saddlesack, what do folks prefer? -- 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 email to

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

I have a banana Dax and I love it. I use it in place of a wedge style bag when I am just out for a ride. It has larger capacity then the x-small Sackville but less than the small. As far as small stuff falling out I don’t feel there is much risk of that. I put my multi-tool and tire irons in a

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

There's a top and bottom sleeve that fits a wallet and phone tightly, plus a toggle closure thingy that closes over the big pocket, then another toggle thingy which pulls the lid down tight. These toggles have an adjuster to snug them up good, nothing is going to fall out. I have a Banana Sax,

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Looks like the opening angle and lid are oriented on saddle mounting to where things could fall out unless there is something to stop that that I am not seeing in the rivbike pics. The lid doesn't look so precise as to stop allen wrenches or some other small stuff from falling out. Any reviews

[RBW] Banana Sax Pics?

The Sax is more like Sackville XS. Much smaller than a Sackville Small. -- 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 email to

[RBW] Banana Sax Pics?

I am trying to decide between the Sackville small and the Banana sax. Does anyone have pics and/or comments about the banana sax? Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Banana Sax

Leah: how is the bicycle train doing. How many riders? On Sat, Dec 9, 2017 at 8:15 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > 3rd grader that is.  > > And here are some photos to show what the Backabike bags carry. > > See orange backpack? That fits, and fits when it is stuffed more

[RBW] Banana Sax

Bags are my Rivendell weakness. Some of your have multiple Rivs - I have one Riv and make up for it with an array of Sackville bags, ha! I even carry the gray Grabsack as my handbag, and it’s darling, I might add. The Backabike bags are my absolute favorite, Patrick Moore, and I think you can

[RBW] Banana Sax

Me likey! Is it me or would one of these work especially well on the front of my Appaloosa with Chocomooses? I think it will be great there. These look really good. Gotta get one! Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Banana Sax

That is nice! I've owned so many of the smaller Riv saddle wedges or bags, from the very original, crudely (by later standards) sewn, kitchen table bag (gave mine to my brother, but ought to get it back to keep if only as a worthy museum piece) through multiple Bananas, but this looks like a real

[RBW] Banana Sax

..are in, I love the name. I saw the brown one when I was there a couple days ago, it's gorgeous. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/bags/products/sackville-banana-sax?variant=649112584205 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.