Since this thread is still going and packed with lots of good recommendations, I thought I'd add something. I got inspired to search for "bike bag" on etsy the other day and was pleasantly surprised by the results. https://www.etsy.com/search?q=bike%20bag
There are tons of fun options, and I bet most of these crafts-people would do a custom feature or two. Some of them are even well-known bike bag brands (e.g. Roadrunner). I haven't bought any of these, but I think I will next time I need a bag. The prices are definitely pretty fair! Ellum Bag Works <https://www.etsy.com/shop/ellumbagworks?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=740954279>has some cool looking options (tie dye stem bottle bag <https://www.etsy.com/listing/740954279/limited-edition-tie-dye-hitchhiker-stem?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1>, but it might not fit a 32oz bottle. This one <https://www.etsy.com/listing/765306006/traveler-stem-bag-feed-bag-handlebar-bag?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1&crt=1> will though.). Stradasoul <https://www.etsy.com/shop/Stradasoul?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=611593577> makes some cool looking stuff made out of cordura and repurposed inner tubes, including a stem bag <https://www.etsy.com/listing/223347587/bar-bucket-handlebar-mounted-carrier-for?ref=shop_home_active_6&frs=1>(seems too small), but I really like this medium sized handlebar bag <https://www.etsy.com/listing/611593577/the-bar-bag-bicycle-handlebar-bag-made?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1> . BriggsAdeventureGear makes a decent looking cordura stem bag <https://www.etsy.com/listing/863790021/gravel-grinder-bike-bag-for-your-outdoor?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bike+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&cns=1&col=1>that fits a 1-liter nalgene and is only $35 bucks, but it might not be classy enough for that beautiful new Platypus. And LexisTreeFort has the best looking little handlebar tube I've ever seen with a ton of options to customize, https://www.etsy.com/listing/795747837/custom-round-bicycle-handlebar-bag-you?ref=shop_home_active_6&frs=1 I can't wait to see your new bike built up! Paul in NW AR On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:58:11 AM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > While I wait for the wheelset of my Platypus, I’ve been thinking about how > I want to set up my bars (sorry, I just cannot call it a ‘cockpit’). I’ve > got 52 Boscos in aluminum to look forward to, and I want to keep my bike as > svelte and light as I can. I did the unthinkable and paid for a Spurcycle > bell just now ($49 for a bell?!) and now I need bags in keeping with the > look. I’ve never ventured past Rivendell and Randi Jo for bags, so I’m > unaware of what great offerings the market offers. > > As far as function goes, I’ve got that figured out. Attached are our pair > of mom and kid Clems, which we have set up similarly with a Randi Jo bag > for our Hydroflasks and a XS Saddlesack facing the rider for > iPhones/keys/essentials. I like both of these bags, but neither holds all > my items. I’d like to have only one bag so my bars aren’t so cluttered. I > do know that Riv is re-doing some of their Sackville line, so I’ve emailed > to ask about those details. I’d prefer to give Rivendell my money, but > we’ll see what those new bags are like. > > Do you have any recommendations? > -light > -streamlined, unobtrusive > -zippers preferred > -no garish colors (frame is already a saturated color - raspberry metallic) > -hold a 32 oz flask AND an phone/keys/granola bar > > Thanks! > Leah > -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c65bf24d-c1ae-46b2-9973-d628c46d4a01o%40googlegroups.com.
