New (to me) Berthoud Rack

[Peter M]

Just cruising around ebay doing some window shopping, came across this http://www.ebay.com/itm/GILLES-BERTHOUD-Rack-Mount-Saddlebag-GB604-Rivendell-Touring-Brevet-Bag-/160821528977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2571b5c991 

This is a new one to me, looks like alot of stress on the seatpost to me if bag was really loaded but maybe I am wrong. I am sure this is not new but just the first time I have seen this type of setup.

[Joe Bernard]

I recently purchased a couple of these. It's a nice bag for layers, mini-pump/tools, sandwhiches and such, but I wouldn't rely on it for a stack of books. The design wouldn't stress the seatpost, though, as the rack would likely pivot down from the end of its stem-mount before the stem could get much leverage on the seatpost.

 

Joe Bernard

Vallejo, CA.

[Michael Hechmer]

The Carradice SQR does the same job in a much less obtrusive way.  I don't think either designed would impact a a good nitto or similar post.  

[PATRICK MOORE]

+1 for the SQR. I've owned (and sold!) a number of them and it is a
very effective and reasonably priced device. It is limited to 10 kg,
but I daresay that the Berthoud device won't hold any more -- nor
would you want it to, with the load cantilevered out so far from the
saddle. The SQR holds the load closer in while keeping the bag off of
your legs.

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[Joe Bernard]

This Berthoud exists for one reason, and cost/practicality ain't it: It's a lovely trunk-type bag for bikes without saddle loops or racks. It's not the most cost-effective, and won't take a touring load for overnight campouts. I like them because they look beautiful on the loopless/rackless bikes I mounted them on, and carry the types of loads I generally carry on bicycles.

 

Joe Bernard

Vallejo, CA.

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:40:28 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:

+1 for the SQR. I've owned (and sold!) a number of them and it is a
very effective and reasonably priced device. It is limited to 10 kg,
but I daresay that the Berthoud device won't hold any more -- nor
would you want it to, with the load cantilevered out so far from the
saddle. The SQR holds the load closer in while keeping the bag off of
your legs.

On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 5:00 AM, Michael Hechmer <mhec...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Carradice SQR does the same job in a much less obtrusive way.  I don't
> think either designed would impact a a good nitto or similar post.
>
>
>
> On Monday, June 11, 2012 7:37:34 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>>
>> Just cruising around ebay doing some window shopping, came across this
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/GILLES-BERTHOUD-Rack-Mount-Saddlebag-GB604-Rivendell-Touring-Brevet-Bag-/160821528977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2571b5c991
>> This is a new one to me, looks like alot of stress on the seatpost to me
>> if bag was really loaded but maybe I am wrong. I am sure this is not new but
>> just the first time I have seen this type of setup.
>
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