fresh Riv content on the Radavist, plus TOP TUBE PANNIERS

[Neil Doran]

Amusing Sam Hillborne content over on the Radavist just now (https://theradavist.com/2019/08/al-morris-occult-of-cyclocamping-rivendell-sam-hillborne/), pretty nice and standard build of a Sam.

But, did anybody know that these existed? https://www.carradice.co.uk/ranges/originals/top-tube-panniers

I did not know I needed them until just a few minutes ago, and now I need them very badly...

[Brett Callahan]

The top tube panniers look cool, but I'd hit my knees on them in stand up pedaling, I think.

What I want to know is how he got those levers to work with v brakes and no travel agent.

[Joe Bernard]

I've used Dia-Compe non-aero levers with cantis on an XO-1, no problem. They don't operate like modern Shimano "SLR" levers intended for road calipers.

[Joe Bernard]

Oops, strike that. You said v-brakes, I was looking at the other bike. Never mind! 😬

[Drw]

I believe there are some magic combos of non aero lever and v brake model that work adequately. I’ve seen it around a few times but couldn’t tell you which lever pulls more and which brake needs less.

[dougP]

The Radavist site is pretty unpredictable so often entertaining.  Al Morris would be quite an addition to a campout.  Sounds like never a dull moment.  As to those panniers, I dunno, around $100US for 3.5 liters of cuteness?

dougP

[Neil Doran]

As those who know me can attest, I love front-of-bike storage, which currently consists of Wald basket, Swift bar bag, AND a feed bag. Plus I have ability to run front panniers via my Nitto Campee 27f rack.

If I added those top tube panniers I would reach the next level of bike-front storage...

[Jock Dewey]

Those Carradice bags are the special Rough Stuff Fellowship Archive Kickstarter special offering.

If you don't have this book already, you need it!

Jock Dewey / Athens, GA 

[Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA]

But, did anybody know that these existed? https://www.carradice.co.uk/ranges/originals/top-tube-panniers

I got in on the Kickstarter for these. I opted for the almost black dark green with honey straps. Brilliant! (And no, they don't hit my knees.)

[Joe Bernard]

All I see is canvas rubbing on all that Joe Bell paint. My heart!

[Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA]

On Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:47:55 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:

All I see is canvas rubbing on all that Joe Bell paint. My heart!

If I had time enough to allow the panniers to rub the paint off the top tube, that would be a badge of honor. I think you just gave me a new goal Joe.  

[Shawn Granton]

On Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 2:56:09 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:

As to those panniers, I dunno, around $100US for 3.5 liters of cuteness?

Well, the Sackville Banana Sax has probably* the same capacity, and sells for $108...

Full disclosure: I own a set of the Carradice/RSF top tube panniers and love them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/48286782817/in/dateposted-public/ 

-Shawn

*Hard to say exactly, since Riv doesn't always post those deets to the website. 

[Eamon Nordquist]

I love the top tube panniers, and I think my top tube is long enough to keep my knees away from them, but I wonder how much they would mess with my downtube shifters. Downtube shifters were the norm for derailleur equipped bikes when those were designed, so maybe I should just get out a tape measure and see. The Rough Stuff folks seemed to like them. They look like they would be good for snacks, small camera, etc.

Eamon
Seattle

[Brett Callahan]

They seem like the same great idea as is behind a feed bag or a fuel tank style bikepacking bag--essentials in easy reach.  Sounds like knee whacking isn't a concern.   Cool! 

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