Re: [RBW] Large Saddlesack Support--Mark's in the Back or R-14 Top Rack?

[Dan McNamara]

I don't think that Mark's vs R-14 will make a difference as a saddlesack support. If you ever want to put a large trunksack or a large basket in the rear then you want the R-14. 

Dan

Marin

On Aug 25, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Christopher Chen <cc...@nougat.org> wrote:

I figure it's time to increase my carrying capacity, and I'm going Large.

The R-14 is currently out of stock ,and so I'm looking at putting a Mark's rack in the rear. Does anyone have any advice for what combo works best? Will the large saddlesack be too squirrelly on the Mark's rack?

Thanks!

cc

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[William]

There's a slot cut in the leather bottom of the Large Saddlesack.  That slot is the right depth and width to fit the R-14 tombstone perfectly.  The tombstone on the Mark's rack is a lot narrower and a bit taller.  It'll work, but it's just not perfect.  

The Mark's rack is fantastic, and if you own one you'll find a number of things to use it for.  The R-14 is the 'more correct' choice for a Saddlesack Large.  Get a Mark's now and get an R-14 later!  :)

[Scot Brooks]

What about an R-15 as a third option? Those seem pretty great for the money.

[Thomas Lynn Skean]

+1 for the R-15.

I'd be somewhat concerned about squirreliness with the Mark's/SaddleSack-Large combo if the SS-L is heavily loaded. It's worth a try, though, I've used the SS-L with a Mark's&Platrack combo and it is of course super stable.

But most of the time I've used the SS-L with my R-15. Even really heavily loaded it has posed no issues for me. With normal loads I don't even anchor the bottom. The "tombstone" and top straps are enough. With a heavy and uneven or unstable load I anchor the rear two lash slots (rear of the bike).

The R-15 is a great rack! Also great with the TourSacks.

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean

[Thomas Lynn Skean]

R-15 URL

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=671

FYI,
Thomas Lynn Skean