tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post2172486800448421929..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Zimbale vs CarradiceVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-48075355813694139572017-03-25T21:52:06.690-04:002017-03-25T21:52:06.690-04:00Would it be possible to mount this bag on the tops...Would it be possible to mount this bag on the tops? I'm looking for a handlebar bag and the dimensions listed by the manufacturer seem to indicate that it would fit, but does the bag have the necessary straps to sling it under the handlebars? <br /><br />Thanks in advance! Allen Mambatuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07727736308947051822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-29902917410039402182013-11-17T21:29:38.705-05:002013-11-17T21:29:38.705-05:00I have 2 of these bags and I like them but 1 weak ...I have 2 of these bags and I like them but 1 weak area that has failed on both bags is the screws that mount the canvas to the wooden beam on the inside does not hold and separates over a short period of time. It is a simple enough fix but could be avoided by drilling all the way through and securing it with a screw and nut or 2 sided rivet rather than just a small wood screw. besides that minor complaint I am pretty happy with the bags and have had them for about 2 years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929506865997874223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-75160385562692399152012-12-29T23:38:34.605-05:002012-12-29T23:38:34.605-05:00No info. on how Zimbale performs under heavy rain....No info. on how Zimbale performs under heavy rain. I will stick to Carradice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79882938496753646192012-08-20T06:22:23.538-04:002012-08-20T06:22:23.538-04:00Zimbale has discontinued it's canvas bags.Zimbale has discontinued it's canvas bags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84733188090092201922012-06-06T12:49:18.565-04:002012-06-06T12:49:18.565-04:00Approximately how much will fit in the Zimbale bag...Approximately how much will fit in the Zimbale bag? Could I fit a krypto mini lock, seat cover and some minimalist rain gear in the 7l version? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49315998151629631232012-05-08T08:10:36.716-04:002012-05-08T08:10:36.716-04:00I've found this:
http://portapedalbike.com/pro...I've found this:<br />http://portapedalbike.com/products-page/zimbale/zimbale-camera-protect-case/<br /><br />They're based in Tempe,Arizona.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-53116682421444194642012-04-30T00:11:06.033-04:002012-04-30T00:11:06.033-04:00So both bags attach to the bike with three buckles...So both bags attach to the bike with three buckles? The reason I ask is that the Zimbale site shows a shoulder strap which suggests that the bag is intended to be used off the bike as well. Unless you use one of Carradice's quick releases, isn't it a bit of a pain to undo three buckles every time you leave the bike?<br /><br />Seems like a very nice bag otherwise, especially if you don't have a rear rack, such as on many folding bikes.Erik Sandblomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411108063216855210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2631810722393489522011-07-13T15:12:12.985-04:002011-07-13T15:12:12.985-04:00Carradice is the Original, can be repaired if requ...Carradice is the Original, can be repaired if required and is a far better product in long term use. I have had a Zimbale for nearly a year now and I have had many issues with the straps I don't no where to get these repaired without sending it back to south Korea. This is the deal breaker for me. Also not sure how long these will still be available in the UK????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68033128146339967092010-08-12T13:54:54.988-04:002010-08-12T13:54:54.988-04:00I recently ordered the 7L Zimbale from Harris Cycl...I recently ordered the 7L Zimbale from Harris Cyclery and I can say that it is a very well made bag and it was cheaper than many of the others I was looking at. I don't think you can go wrong.<br /><br />@ Carina, I am not in front of my bag right now, but I think that the lock would fitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74252968573907835652010-05-26T18:46:52.326-04:002010-05-26T18:46:52.326-04:00Do you think the 7 liter bag could fit a kryptonit...Do you think the 7 liter bag could fit a kryptonite lock? Mine looks like it is about a foot long.Carina Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344660416173071616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82412284188496549392010-05-15T12:34:12.719-04:002010-05-15T12:34:12.719-04:00I'm about to spring for a Zimbale bag, but am ...I'm about to spring for a Zimbale bag, but am still not sure about the whole leg rub problem. Is an 11-liter bag more likely to rub than a 7? Will both be likely to rub against my legs, at least fairly often? I see mention above of a "Carradice Bagman Sport" helping the sway of a Zimbale bag...what is that? <br /><br />Any help most welcome...<br /><br />scotjscotkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824360655778237168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16699480397573328252010-05-04T05:03:01.496-04:002010-05-04T05:03:01.496-04:00After researching a bit about both these bags, I d...After researching a bit about both these bags, I decided to go with the Zimbale. Both were the approximate size I'm looking, and style-wise very similar, but the MAJOR selling point for me was the two features the Carradice didn't have: D-rings and the extended flap.<br />As a frequent city commuter (read: fair-weather biker!) being able to hook on straps to throw this over my shoulder to carry like a messenger bag is absolutely vital when I make stops on the way to/from work, or if I'm just out shopping. And the longer flap is a nice touch too - it lets me squeeze in a bit more cargo when I need it - a very efficent design to my mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-42142815513015380912010-04-26T23:24:17.155-04:002010-04-26T23:24:17.155-04:00Velouria,
Yes, I bought a Camper Longflap and a r...Velouria,<br /><br />Yes, I bought a Camper Longflap and a rain poncho from Rivendell around 1997 or so. Cleaning my house, I found a 2002 Rivendell catalog where they are moving to Baggins bags from Carradice (Rivendell still sold Carradice online, and said Carradice was unknown in US before they started carrying them in 1995 and sold zillions). <br /><br />Again some exaggeration on both the date and the sales. I have some Brooks bags from the mid 70's from my uncle; they may not be Carradice, but they are still good saddle bags, with quick release skewers yet. The Brooks bages are smaller than the Camper, but have stiffer sides to keep their shape better.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454395470271733836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-33771796341016207642010-04-24T11:26:49.048-04:002010-04-24T11:26:49.048-04:00Thanks for mentioning the Origin8 black bag. I ha...Thanks for mentioning the Origin8 black bag. I had seen them, but not realized what I was looking at, and yes I need/want a black bag.Otto Cilindrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403351994610127592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72237292481989377912010-04-24T10:16:39.833-04:002010-04-24T10:16:39.833-04:00Nice bags indeed but the problem is that these 2 p...Nice bags indeed but the problem is that these 2 products are difficult to found in Belgium (Zimbale said to me that they are not distribute in our contry). I'm looking for same product made in europe (in the maintime it reduce the lengt of the journey to come to my bicycle). Some suggestion?Ika_Nhttp://www.btpls.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60856791745476283722010-04-23T15:37:14.812-04:002010-04-23T15:37:14.812-04:00velouria, the problem i see with the minnehaha fro...velouria, the problem i see with the minnehaha front bag is that it's designed to sit high up, attached to the handlebars. i don't like bags that sit high up, as they raise the center of gravity and just don't look balanced. i wish minnehaha would design a traditional randonneuring bag to rest on a front rack. however, if you're looking for an occasion to buy a set of black minnehahas, my raleigh comp GS wouldn't mind being a recipient. :-)somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-33132353056436386112010-04-23T13:45:32.286-04:002010-04-23T13:45:32.286-04:00A bit off topic - but another thing I like about a...A bit off topic - but another thing I like about a Minnehaha saddlebag, is that there is a matching handlebar bag available (see VO). The handlebar bag is not available on clearance anywhere as far as I can see, but if you buy it from VO and then the saddlebag on clearance from Restoration Hardware, you'll have a complete touring set-up for $100. Just a thought! Wish I had a bike that needed black bags.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6119656565563777092010-04-23T13:28:22.197-04:002010-04-23T13:28:22.197-04:00Not going to give up my Minnehaha, but probably wo...Not going to give up my Minnehaha, but probably won't be grabbing another.<br /><br />For what it's worth, they're still available for $26 at clearance, same place I bought mine - Restoration Hardware: http://bit.ly/ajSPSp<br /><br />If anyone is considering buying one, you won't find one at a steeper discount (unless someone decides to sell theirs).david m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08283357634332620315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-34599398344687951712010-04-23T12:50:52.258-04:002010-04-23T12:50:52.258-04:00I want one just so that I can say "Where'...I want one just so that I can say "Where's my little Minnehaha?"<br /><br />/Have you seen my Minnehaha?<br />//My Minnehaha, where is it?MDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810401918223629618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-55983058551109694602010-04-23T10:36:12.124-04:002010-04-23T10:36:12.124-04:00nope, not giving up the minnehaha, and i'm eve...nope, not giving up the minnehaha, and i'm even considering getting another, as it looks from the website like they've changed the design to move the closure buckles farther up.somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-13249132334889417072010-04-23T09:56:38.457-04:002010-04-23T09:56:38.457-04:00Is that the co-habitant in new Chrome shoes? Were ...Is that the co-habitant in new Chrome shoes? Were those from the 2-day trade in? <br /><br />Styling bags...spacemodularhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321400696456232442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39088700574652028072010-04-23T01:40:18.788-04:002010-04-23T01:40:18.788-04:00Steve - Your rack and fenders go into the closet f...Steve - Your rack and fenders go into the closet for the warm season? Oh my, the smelling salts please! <br /><br />All this talk of the deeply discounted Minnehaha bags makes me want one of my own. And I suspect that all those who got them and are "disappointed", are not disappointed enough to give them up : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30429250620379776892010-04-22T23:42:25.867-04:002010-04-22T23:42:25.867-04:00I am a little miffed that everyone is copying Carr...I am a little miffed that everyone is copying Carradice, but Zimbale's closure system is a definite improvement.<br /><br />For the record, I still prefer the look of my slightly worn year-old Carradice bag that's been with me through the salt marshes of Cape Cod and toured Walden Pond, withstood the rainstorms, sunscreen, sand and dust of Provincetown dunes. And it has a better light attachment. :)<br /><br />So, put me down in the Carradice camp, but with due credit to Zimbale for their "Sam Browne" system and extended flap.MDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810401918223629618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16423170280453820662010-04-22T20:48:31.988-04:002010-04-22T20:48:31.988-04:00Many excellent comments, validating my faith in th...Many excellent comments, validating my faith in this place as THE source for expert seatbag reviews. This is doubly relevant, as the "site" still has a few of those closeout Minnehaha seat bags for sale, and my commuter bike is getting ready to "strip down for spring." These things get MUCH more important when the rack and fenders go into the closet for the warm season.<br /><br />FWIW, if someone bought one of those Minnehaha bags at deep discount, and regrets it, I imagine Velouria can get that person and myself into contact, creating a "win win" situation.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-90193158813709514702010-04-22T20:04:54.937-04:002010-04-22T20:04:54.937-04:00Sigivald- thanks for that insight!Sigivald- thanks for that insight!Bike Hermithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09071637596235597459noreply@blogger.com