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Thanks. Never noticed any sort of squirm. I'll pay it some mind on my next ride.

Serious question; why would you think that you can't run 28s at full pressure on an OP? I've never had an issue with sidewalls splitting, save for one faulty tire. Is there something I'm missing?

I rode from h Open Pro with 28mm tyres in the past, just because you can doesn't mean you should.

No point in getting Open Pro if you want to ride with 28mm tyres generally.

Mavic recommends the Open Pro from 19 to 28mm. There is really no issue at all.

http://www.mavic.com/rims-road-triathlon-open-pro?mobile=1

as someone who actually rides open pro's with 28c tyres (duranos) everyday

they're fine, ignore ed. Would not put any wider on though

This. I've ridden OPs for at least ten years with different 28mm tires with no issues at all.

Being charitable I'm going to think they didn't know. I'll get it sorted, and at least it's the right colour.

I can't imagine that they sent it out knowingly faulty, but still, quality control should be top notch on these things.

Maybe made by Ortleib for Brooks?

That's what I'd assume. I can't imagine that there would be another German producer of waterproof panniers using the Ortleib mounts.

I bought three Klick-Fix, then discovered that I couldn't buy a fourth as they'd stopped production, and annoyingly in the move to Ortleib's system they'd changed the colour slightly.

I emailed Brooks and swapped my new Ortleib for what I thought was a new-old-stock Klick-Fix in the right colour.

It turns out that a buckle is on upside down on the one they gave me so I am guessing it was a return they had knocking around, which is obviously not a massive issue but a bit annoying nonetheless.

I keep meaning to take it over to a friend and ask her (she has a sewing machine) to flip the buckle.

Great that they swapped it out for you, but a bit shocking that they sent you faulty goods.

China

Thanks for having a look. I read somewhere that their panniers are now made in Germany.

On a side note, does anyone else find the whole accessory line of Brooks gear odd? With 1000 euro jackets it seems that they are turning into a fashion house. I love their saddles, but question the direction the company is taking and hope that their core saddle business doesn't suffer because of it.

I think they use the Ortleib retention system now- however mine are all Rixen and Kaul Klick-Fix.

I've used the smaller ones a lot and they do exactly what I want, I've only used the larger ones a couple of times.

They are very, very secure, and apparently waterproof.

Other than that I don't have much to report I am afraid.

Haven't heard of the Klick-Fix ones. Seems that they have gone through several versions. Any idea if yours are made in China or Germany?

Dammit that is truly absurd.... In the best possible way. Brooks luggage, any good? Like to know dets if pos.

If I'm not mistaken it's just fancy Ortleib with a high price tag because it says Brooks on it. The previous version of their panniers used the Arkel mount, but were made in China. A bit dear, if you ask me.

LX canti pads are shite. Seriously lack of power under load. Any recommendations?

Kool Stop salmon are my pad of choice. I use the V-brake pads in Jagwire holders so I can slip a new pad in with minimal adjustment. The salmon ones are especially good in the wet.

Thanks for the help. I'm interested in from the actual saddle at riding position. (from the top of the saddle where it meets the post.)

Thanks for the info. Nev. As we are almost the same height, and both like our bars high, could you please answer one more question for me? This is the one I can't seem to find the answer to anywhere; what's the length between the seat (center where the seatpost is) and the center of the bars? Thanks if you are able to measure it, and no worries if you can't.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm in Latvia. No Surly dealer here.

Could anyone recomment any good "cheap" pedals that are compatable with double toe straps?

Check out the offerings from VP Components. They are surprisingly good for the money, and the ones I've used with sealed bearings really stand up to foul weather.

I'm planning on building up a Straggler and am a stuck between choosing the 56 and 58. Seems to me like the Straggler runs a size bigger than the Cross Check, but I spoke with Surly and they told me this wasn't the case. It's got me baffled.

Nev, if you don't mind answering, how tall are you and what's your cycling inseam? Do you find the 56 fits well? I also like higher dropbars and my bar and seat height about the same.

Thanks.

My daily ride. Perfect for the nasty wet weather we have here in Riga.

Just bought a nice retro front rack off PhilJimPott here. I've got some panniers but I'd quite like a small rack top bag to fit some work essentials in. Any suggestions for something nice and compact? The top of the rack is about 13 x 24 cm.

Might be best to re-purpose a seat bag as rack top bags from all the usual suspects are around 30cm and up. I was surprised that their aren't any in the size you want.

Sorry, forgot to add, guards will come when I get the racks/panniers/bag.

It will be Grand Bois + mudguards for road riding and knobblies no guards for offroad.

I'm pretty clueless about which guards and rack to go for at the moment but I'll start researching them a little closer to when the bike is ordered. I've got a bike fit mid August so not much is going to happen before then.

The Tubus Logo, while spendy, is a fantastic rack due to its lower center of gravity and generous heel clearance.

http://www.tubus.com/product.php?xn=2

Marathon Plus last damn near forever, although they ride like bricks.