Both those attachment systems would probably work as they cinch close to the stem. I have to think about how I want to carry weight on the front...more within the handle bag bag so I can justify the cost...or invest in low rider type rack and use a lightweight style handle bar bag. Lots to think about this winter! Thanks for your ideas.
On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 9:42:54 PM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: > > I have both Arkel and Ortlieb handlebar bags, and neither of them obstruct > any hand positions. The mounts on both have a total width of about 8cm, > though the Arkel can be adjusted slightly narrower than that if you desire. > I find the Ortlieb bag slightly easier to detach from its mount than the > Arkel. > > https://www.arkel-od.com/en/spare-hb-clamps.html > > https://www.ortlieb.com/en/technisches/lenkertaschen/ > > On Saturday, 26 November 2016 04:35:04 UTC+11, anniebikes wrote: >> >> I own a Clementine and after going on my first tour, I am looking for a >> front handle bar bag that doesn't obstruct my grip in the forward >> alternative hand position. I don't have a front rack (illusive search >> because of my prerequisites - another discussion). I tried to make two >> different hook and loop bags work, attaching each in various positions, but >> the experiment didn't work out well - each bag swung, got in the way of my >> hands, or rubbed against the paint on the head tube. I am coming up short >> with Internet searches. The boscos bars seem to be a different animal! >> >> I have a solution, however I wanted to ask the group if there is such a >> handle bar bag available that might suit my needs, something's that easy to >> detach but doesn't require a front rack. I am ready to sew and retrofit a >> slim "tech" style bag that I picked up at Staples, which seems adequate for >> holding passport, camera, phone, etc. I would mount it vertically beside >> the stem which should allow ample hand space. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.