Hello, hellooor, Helloooor
05-18-23, 05:04 AM
#1
Lone Deranger
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Norfolk UK
Posts: 1
Bikes: Mercian Vincitore Special
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Hello, hellooor, Helloooor
Hi there! (refrains of Bonzo Dog echoing in the canyons of...etc)
Retired and Just getting back into it with a new bike present (Lime green Flam'. Mercian Vincitore special) from me to me on my recent 70th.
Currently hunting for a classic saddle bag that's not to large and not too small but is just right.... To date I have used either my Billingham L2 or 225 camera bags to take stuff out but ow! my shoulders/back! So want a bike bag that's take my DSLR with one lens , bike tops, lunch and a waterproof.
Looking at the Barley (green) at the mo and browsing these forums. But also checking out leather bags. The L2 is about 3 litres but irma wee bit snmall whereas the 225 is about 7 litres but that's a bit big. 4 to 5 litres approx should be plenty. I'll get a Nelson or similar later when I can make it further afield but for now it's a day bag I need so any suggestions ( as long astheyre not rude)
It's a whole new learning curve researching tyres, bags, jackets etc....sheeesh
Retired and Just getting back into it with a new bike present (Lime green Flam'. Mercian Vincitore special) from me to me on my recent 70th.
Currently hunting for a classic saddle bag that's not to large and not too small but is just right.... To date I have used either my Billingham L2 or 225 camera bags to take stuff out but ow! my shoulders/back! So want a bike bag that's take my DSLR with one lens , bike tops, lunch and a waterproof.
Looking at the Barley (green) at the mo and browsing these forums. But also checking out leather bags. The L2 is about 3 litres but irma wee bit snmall whereas the 225 is about 7 litres but that's a bit big. 4 to 5 litres approx should be plenty. I'll get a Nelson or similar later when I can make it further afield but for now it's a day bag I need so any suggestions ( as long astheyre not rude)
It's a whole new learning curve researching tyres, bags, jackets etc....sheeesh
Likes For Hypnoswan:
05-18-23, 05:10 AM
#2
Galveston County Texas
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: In The Wind
Posts: 33,222
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1350 Post(s)
Liked 1,243 Times
in
621 Posts
Welcome from a Texas Rider.
G
Got this when I was 70.
G
Got this when I was 70.
__________________
Fred "The Real Fred"
Fred "The Real Fred"
05-18-23, 05:24 AM
#3
Standard Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brunswick, Maine
Posts: 4,268
Bikes: 1948 P. Barnard & Son, 1962 Rudge Sports, 1963 Freddie Grubb Routier, 1980 Manufrance Hirondelle, 1983 F. Moser Sprint, 1989 Raleigh Technium Pre, 2001 Raleigh M80
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1297 Post(s)
Liked 940 Times
in
490 Posts
Hello and welcome. You have nice taste in gifts! Carradice "Zipped Roll" is 3.5 litres. Not sure if that is enough for you.
__________________
Unless you climb the rungs strategically, you’re not going to build the muscle you need to stay at the top.
Unless you climb the rungs strategically, you’re not going to build the muscle you need to stay at the top.
Last edited by 1989Pre; 05-18-23 at 05:47 AM.
