Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Grip

2013-05-17 Thread Eric Platt 
It was done at Jim Thill's shop.  There was a piece of pipe sitting around
that was the right diameter.  Just cut to length.  Then I cut down two
corks, made a hole in the center for the skewer and shoved them in each
end.  Seems to work just fine.  Could get away without the corks and let
the pressure hold the ends to the pipe, but felt like experimenting and it
worked.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Dave  wrote:

> How'd you made your 2nd home made grip?  Interested in doing the same!
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
>
> On Friday, May 17, 2013 7:16:59 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote:
>
>>
>> Mine also has a second home made grip so I can switch bags quickly.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM, BenG  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi John.  I bought a Nitto Grip with a Saddlesack M, and have used it on
 Brooks B15, B17 and B68, always with a rack under the bag - Nitto R14 on
 Schwinn Sports Tourer, Pletscher on Specialized Sirrus, and Nitto Campee
 on Rivendell Hillborne. Plays well enough with all of those. The Grip's
 offset changes the front-to-back position of the bag relative to the
 saddle, rack and wheel, but I haven't really cared. I bought it so I can
 take the bag with me, so I don't sweat security.  Can't be too much worse
 than leather straps in saddle loops, though, can it? However, if you want
 better security, you could probably replace the Shimano quick-release with
 one of those carved-nut axle caps - Riv and Peter White sell them - I use
 one for a generator wheel but forget the brand name.  Keep the keyed socket
 on your key chain, and spin it off pretty quickly.
 Good luck!

>>>
>>>
 Ben

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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Grip

2013-05-17 Thread Dave 
How'd you made your 2nd home made grip?  Interested in doing the same!

Thanks,
Dave

On Friday, May 17, 2013 7:16:59 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote:
>
>
> Mine also has a second home made grip so I can switch bags quickly. 
>
>
> On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM, BenG >wrote:
>
>> Hi John.  I bought a Nitto Grip with a Saddlesack M, and have used it on 
>>> Brooks B15, B17 and B68, always with a rack under the bag - Nitto R14 on 
>>> Schwinn Sports Tourer, Pletscher on Specialized Sirrus, and Nitto Campee 
>>> on Rivendell Hillborne. Plays well enough with all of those. The Grip's 
>>> offset changes the front-to-back position of the bag relative to the 
>>> saddle, rack and wheel, but I haven't really cared. I bought it so I can 
>>> take the bag with me, so I don't sweat security.  Can't be too much worse 
>>> than leather straps in saddle loops, though, can it? However, if you want 
>>> better security, you could probably replace the Shimano quick-release with 
>>> one of those carved-nut axle caps - Riv and Peter White sell them - I use 
>>> one for a generator wheel but forget the brand name.  Keep the keyed socket 
>>> on your key chain, and spin it off pretty quickly.
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>  
>>
>>> Ben
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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Grip

2013-05-17 Thread Eric Platt 
On my SimpleOne, if going somewhere I might worry about the bag being
stolen, will just carry it.  Otherwise, it just stays on the bike with the
quick release.

One could flip the QR down so it is less obvious.  Otherwise, as others
have mentioned, just use an inexpensive allen key security axle.

Mine also has a second home made grip so I can switch bags quickly.  Useful
if I'm going to commute on the bike.  All my clothing fits in a larger
Carradice which then can be carried into work.

Lastly, whatever method you use, make sure the little knurled nut holds
onto the q/r securely.  Had a nice chrome once loosen up and go flying off
into the woods during a ride last year.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM, BenG  wrote:

> Hi John.  I bought a Nitto Grip with a Saddlesack M, and have used it on
>> Brooks B15, B17 and B68, always with a rack under the bag - Nitto R14 on
>> Schwinn Sports Tourer, Pletscher on Specialized Sirrus, and Nitto Campee
>> on Rivendell Hillborne. Plays well enough with all of those. The Grip's
>> offset changes the front-to-back position of the bag relative to the
>> saddle, rack and wheel, but I haven't really cared. I bought it so I can
>> take the bag with me, so I don't sweat security.  Can't be too much worse
>> than leather straps in saddle loops, though, can it? However, if you want
>> better security, you could probably replace the Shimano quick-release with
>> one of those carved-nut axle caps - Riv and Peter White sell them - I use
>> one for a generator wheel but forget the brand name.  Keep the keyed socket
>> on your key chain, and spin it off pretty quickly.
>> Good luck!
>>
>
>
>> Ben
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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Grip

2013-05-16 Thread Steve Palincsar 
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 15:22 -0700, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
> Carradice sells bag loops for saddles without them. 

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-cyclo-bag-loops-chrome-per-pair-prod16431/
10 GBP

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