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Old 09-16-09, 11:58 AM
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Nitto Saddlebag grip

Has anyone tried one of these out yet?

https://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=20-109

It's a quick release bar to attach a saddlebag to. (like a carradice). It's pricey, but could be very useful.
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really nice, but really pricey. For that price, id rather make my own thing. but of all the ones ive seen that look like the best design...
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You might try https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch .

If you like big sadlebags I'm sure you'll like it. If you've not used a large saddlebag hanging off your seat . . .you may not find it useful.
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I have one and it works as advertised. If the QR thing isn't critical, Velo Orange sells some bag loops that can be attached to your saddle rails.

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Originally Posted by Solomander
I have one and it works as advertised. If the QR thing isn't critical, Velo Orange sells some bag loops that can be attached to your saddle rails.

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+1, that's just what I was going to say
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The quick release is critical, as I would probably be using it for commuting too. Good to know that it works well. Any idea how much it weighs?
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Take a look at these hacks if you haven't seen them yet. I've used something like the first one with the double snap hook except I zip tied it to my bag loops instead of using hose clamps. I was using my Pendle for commuting, this saved some time and hassle. Didn't look great but it worked and didn't cost much.
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It's not light. Another option would be a Carradice Bagman quick release: https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/saddlebag_support.asp
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