[RBW] Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?
I used a large Saddlesack for a credit card tour on the GAP trail and C Canal. It handled great, and easily swallowed my tools, first aid kit, food, and other gear. I was touring with my wife and three children, hence carrying a bit of stuff for others. I also run the large saddlesack on my Cheviot for my daily commute. No handling issues when I begin riding. Sure, when I am walking with the bike, the bag causes some tippy moments, but overall the advantages of the bag out weigh that. Good luck on your tour. Where are you traveling? All the best, Erl -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?
A while back I bought a large Saddlesack thinking it'd be good for shorter tours. I'm taking a 7-day credit card tour soon and I'm having second thoughts about using it. It's bigger than I thought it'd be, large enough that it's unwieldy sitting on top of the rack. I'm considering using a couple of Carradice Kendall panniers instead, which (combined) have the same volume as the Saddlesack but sit lower, which may make the handling a little better. I'll be taking a Sam Hillborne with a Nitto Big Rear rack, and won't have more than 20 lbs in the rear bag(s); in fact, it may be only 10-15 lbs. I'll have an Acorn Boxy Rando bag on a Mark's Rack on the front regardless of what I do in the rear. Does anyone have experience with the large Saddlesack for such use? I can think of pros and cons for each option, but would like opinions from those who really know. Thanks. Dave -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
