batdog21

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• Pannier help

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• Pannier help

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 10 years, 10 months

  

  I'm 6'6" so hopefully won't have that problem. I need to big bag to fit in a pair of size 13 shoes for work!

  The Caradice will look the part and be a good choice.

  Thanks for your help Howard. Much appreciated.

• Pannier help

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 10 years, 10 months

  

  The Caradice Camper Longflap saddlebag in Green looks pretty smart.

  I presume at 35cm wide it won't stick out any more than a pannier would?

  Just want to make sure I don't get wedged on my London commute!

• Pannier help

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 10 years, 10 months

  

  Thanks Howard. That could save a lot of faffing.

  I'll take a look

• Pannier help

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 10 years, 10 months

  

  Thanks for the quick responses. Not posted here before but was told recently everyone is very helpful.

  ffm, I have looked at seatpost mounting but reviews don't seem that positive. I've heard they place the weight quite high up.

  Skully, got it in one. I finally want to free my back from a rucksack. My loads won't be too heavy, just a change of clothes so p-clips may worth checking out first.

• Pannier help

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 10 years, 10 months

  

  Hi all,

  Apologies if this has been dealt with before but I wanted to get your expert opinions on my situation.

  I have a Concorde Single Speed and would like to fit a slimline pannier rack. I appreciate the bike isn't designed for panniers but I only use it for commuting and would rather not get a new frame.

  The issue is that there are no fittings around the dropouts. I gather p-clips are a no-no so am I right in thinking that The Tubus QR system is my only option? Also can I even fit the QR to my bike?

  I've attached a couple of pictures.

  Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

  Thanks

• Wanted: Looking for a 65cm frame

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• Wanted: Looking for a 65cm frame

  in Wanted Adverts • 14 years, 3 months

  

  I did thanks. Looks like a really nice frame.
  jsut wanted to check. Is the 65cm frame size ctc or ctt?
  Also do you klnow what the top tube length is?
  Thanks

• Wanted: Looking for a 65cm frame

  in Wanted Adverts • 14 years, 3 months

  

  Good question. I can't say 65cm is def the right size for me.
  I sort of came to the conclusion from asking people what they were riding. I've also spoken to a few bike shops and been told I should be getting at least 63cm/64cm but I am always open to other suggestions.

• Wanted: Looking for a 65cm frame

  in Wanted Adverts • 14 years, 3 months

  

  tasty indeed.
  Thanks for all your suggestions.
  The Woodrup is really nice but at 63.5cm it will only be around 62cm ctc. so not sure if big enough for my slender frame
  I'd be intereseted to see what other 6'6" - 6'7" giants like me are riding....