[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I have this. I like it a lot. Philip 97128 On Jun 18, 7:55 am, Sarah Gibson sadieja...@hotmail.com wrote: maybe someone has mentioned this already and if so, sorry for the repeat. but ive found the carradice barley to double as a great handlebar bag. reckon it may depend on yr handlebar setup and yes i have a small bag support/rack under it in front... well behaved women rarely make history _ride yr friggin bicycle_ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
do want some guu on a bike! Maybe if I had a fine fine bike (Think Singer, Herse, Toei) but the ol' Saluki will have to do with the simple berthoud bags. I hang six berthouds on it at once if needed. special small pannies, small pannies, 28, and saddle. On Jun 11, 4:29 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone out there tried the Guu-Watanabe handlebar bags? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
maybe someone has mentioned this already and if so, sorry for the repeat. but ive found the carradice barley to double as a great handlebar bag. reckon it may depend on yr handlebar setup and yes i have a small bag support/rack under it in front... well behaved women rarely make history _ride yr friggin bicycle_ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
On Jun 17, 10:21 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I did not want to have to use a rack or decaleur because I wanted to be able to ride the bike without the bag on it. not following you here - it takes me approximately one second to lift my front bag off of a small rack and out of a stem mounted decaleur. in fact, i'm sure it's an easier on/off than mounting the acorn. I wanted it to be small enough to not affect handling. not following that either. even a small bar bag can affect handling if everything else isn't in sync. there's more to the handling equation than bag size, for sure. not advocating for one thing over another, just sayin . ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I've been following this thread for a while and not responding because I don't have/want a large handlebar bag. I'm more into day rides and just need something smaller. After looking at a bazillion different bags (Brand V, Carradice, Ortlieb, etc.) and trying to get the right look/functionality to match my old-school Atlantis (hammered honjos, shellacked bars, a Keven on the saddle), I went with the Acorn handlebar bag and I love it. Here's why: It more or less matches the Keven (in tan). So it looks right on the bike. I wanted a separate secure pocket on the back or side for my cell phone. Another for a point and shoot camera. The two pockets on the back of the Acorn with fasteners are perfect. I needed enough room for a sandwich, a wind-shirt and a few odds and ends (tools, lock, etc., in Keven). That fits nicely in the zippered main compartment. I did not want to have to use a rack or decaleur because I wanted to be able to ride the bike without the bag on it, and I just wanted a nice clean look when the bag wasn't on there. I wanted it to be small enough to not affect handling. The Acorn is perfect because it is extremely well made. Tensioned properly, it is quiet and secure. It is beautiful to look at when I am riding and easy to access. It stays dry. It only costs $100 (feels weird saying only $100). And... I felt good that I was supporting a husband and wife business that they are passionate about. There you have it... Buck On Jun 10, 2:22 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
berthoud 28. On Jun 14, 11:01 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Rob: I've used the Acorn boxy rando for well over a year now it's a permanent fixture on the bike, both for daily use and extended tours. Perfect size; allows full use of h'bars; holds a bunch of stuff. IMHO, the perfect front bag. dougP On Jun 10, 11:22 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
Rob, My 62cm Saluki has a Mark's mini-rack / small Berthoud combo, and it works great. That said, I love the Berthoud 28 on my Romulus. I also have the Rivendell Baggins Boxy with Nitto rack on another bike, and that's great too, but it's not as immediately accessible, or at least with my rigging. We'll be move next week finally, so once that's in hand you're welcome to come by and look at the bunch and see if any make more or less sense (we've the same frame sizes, so the aesthetics will be similar). See you on STP or at Seattle Crows this summer, I hope. Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I am using a wald basket and a sackville shopsack. On Jun 16, 5:56 pm, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, My 62cm Saluki has a Mark's mini-rack / small Berthoud combo, and it works great. That said, I love the Berthoud 28 on my Romulus. I also have the Rivendell Baggins Boxy with Nitto rack on another bike, and that's great too, but it's not as immediately accessible, or at least with my rigging. We'll be move next week finally, so once that's in hand you're welcome to come by and look at the bunch and see if any make more or less sense (we've the same frame sizes, so the aesthetics will be similar). See you on STP or at Seattle Crows this summer, I hope. Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
Rob: I've used the Acorn boxy rando for well over a year now it's a permanent fixture on the bike, both for daily use and extended tours. Perfect size; allows full use of h'bars; holds a bunch of stuff. IMHO, the perfect front bag. dougP On Jun 10, 11:22 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 21:18 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote: The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html The Berthoud bags age very well, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
Its difficult to find any fault with the Acorn bags - made right here in Southern California. I echo the comments stated here as to the qualities of the bags. As an alternative to the Berthouds, I'd also look at the Loyal Designs rando bag made in Berkeley (sorry, again -- California uber alles!). They usually have them at Box Dog, often in a light brown in addition to the blue: http://www.boxdogbikes.com/blog/?p=2023 I hate to mention it, because the wait list is 3 years, but Adam's Zugster rando bags are just about perfect, especially in the waterproof dept. and a modern take on the traditional boxy bag rather light: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4135825873/in/set-72157622881252990/ The Inujirushi will fill out the space made by the headtube and h'bars better than the others, and those are very well made. So many good choices. Certainly, this is a wonderful time to be a bicycler. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jun 11, 4:02 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 21:18 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote: The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html The Berthoud bags age very well, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening the main lid. Wind and gravity hold it down. I've only fastened it when carrying the bike on a car or bus rack. I agree they are both excellent bags! Ryan On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I found the inner opening more difficult - having to fish it through the decaleur to open and/or close took more attention that reaching over the Inujirushi, for me. They're both super nice bags though, and both beautiful. What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds? I replaced my Inujirushi with a Berthoud for the easier access! My Inujirushi opened the wrong way (away from me when riding). Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I have to fasten bags and lids - riding off road in northern CA is rough going. So if it ain't strapped, it goes airborne. :-) -g On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening the main lid. Wind and gravity hold it down. I've only fastened it when carrying the bike on a car or bus rack. I agree they are both excellent bags! Ryan On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I found the inner opening more difficult - having to fish it through the decaleur to open and/or close took more attention that reaching over the Inujirushi, for me. They're both super nice bags though, and both beautiful. What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds? I replaced my Inujirushi with a Berthoud for the easier access! My Inujirushi opened the wrong way (away from me when riding). Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
What Larry and Steve said. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
For a small front rack bag, I like the Bailey Works D-Rack Bag. It's made for the nitto mini front rack and is similar in size and function to the Sackville small TrunkSack. Though I really like that the D-Rack bag is made to order in any color combo you want. The quality is impressive, and mine seems to be waterproof. I think it was about $90. http://www.flickr.com/photos/31353...@n07/sets/72157616085693460/ http://www.baileyworks.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. I'm sure the Acorn boxy bag is very nice but the Berthoud can be obtained from Wallingford or one of the other outfitters without a long wait. I try to forget that it's French. GeorgeS On Jun 10, 2:36 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: The bag I find the most functional is my Berthoud Handlebar bag that sits on a small front rack and uses a decaleur. These come in sizes based on the height of your bars from the rack. I purchased one with leather straps and buckles but I would recomend one that uses elastic and hooks on all the pockets. It is much easier to access the pockets while riding with the elastic. I have a Boxy Baggins and and a C'dale bag that mounts just to the bars. As the amount of weight goes up the Berthoud bag impacts the bike handling the least. I am using this bag on my Rambouillet and find it works very well. There are three factors that may account for this, the bag and therefor the weight is lower, the bag sits closer in to the bars and most of the weight is supported by the rack. I will be adding a Decaleur and rack to my Atlantis and this bag combined with my Hoss should make for a good minimalist touring rig. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: robha...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:22:05 -0700 The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid...- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I have only used the Acorn Boxy but like it alot. It requires the front rack you already have, but no other mounting hardware. It is very stable, easily attached (with 4 velcros below and two cords around the brake hoods) and easily moved from bike to bike, or to carry with you. Only used in short rain rides so far, so I have no input for you there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/4601203765/in/set-72157607471577085/ On Jun 10, 12:22 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. The pockets inside the top flap on the deluxe bags are nice. There's a place that's perfect for a brevet card, and there's a zippered pocket that makes a nice place to stash a $20 and forget it until you need it. The model with the elastics lacks those features. But it's true, it is definitely easier to get into the elastic-closed pockets than the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I keep my GF-1 in a Tamrac Mosel 3320 - Areo Zoom 20. I find this fits perfectly in my Acorn bag. I leave both bags unzipped for quick access while riding. there is a bit of room to spare next to the camera bag and then the two little pockest for incidentals like wallet phone and keys. I find having the smaller bag keeps me from overpacking. I have seen and contemplated the taller Berthoud bag for the front, but would try and fill it (OCD) you can see it here on my Roadeo, th epic has circulated before. http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/4380585188/in/set-72157622875811028/ It has been working well, bu tnot heavily rain tested, we are spoiled here in SoCal. I can still stuff my Canon XTi in the bag as well, bui tthat fills it far more. THe Acorn bags are no tas hard to get as people make it out either, you just have to set a remender for the first and act kind of quickly Rob On Jun 10, 11:22 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki (Sure, sure you say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why? I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack, if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work. For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional space for clothing. I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando, Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain- proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry. Here's the bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/ Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS! Thanks for your consideration. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I like my Acorn Boxy Bag. The map case on top is wonderful, and the turnbuckle closures on the rider-facing little pockets are so easy to open and close with gloved fingers. Easier than elastic, for sure. Mine currently sits on a VO Rando front rack (soon to be sitting on a teeny custom front rack on a custom bicycle, counting, counting, counting...), with the loop of the rack going through the leather on the rider-facing side. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157614173370630/ Holds lots of stuff. On Jun 10, 3:43 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. The pockets inside the top flap on the deluxe bags are nice. There's a place that's perfect for a brevet card, and there's a zippered pocket that makes a nice place to stash a $20 and forget it until you need it. The model with the elastics lacks those features. But it's true, it is definitely easier to get into the elastic-closed pockets than the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I have an Acorn Boxy - just got it to match my Large Saddlebag for my Hilsen. Initial comments before riding: 1. I like the fact that it mounts low and is easy on/off 2. It is well made and seems very stable 3. It's on the small side, so make sure it's big enough for what you will use it for 4. I'm still looking with lust at the Riv BarSack - quality looks awesome - just don't like the high mount when I have a perfectly good rack to put it on. Brian On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. The pockets inside the top flap on the deluxe bags are nice. There's a place that's perfect for a brevet card, and there's a zippered pocket that makes a nice place to stash a $20 and forget it until you need it. The model with the elastics lacks those features. But it's true, it is definitely easier to get into the elastic-closed pockets than the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html I personally have found the Berthoud bags harder to use en route, but eh, you'll probably be happy with any of the RBW/Berthoud/Acorn/Inujirushi/Watanabe options. Gino On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 8:40 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I have an Acorn Boxy - just got it to match my Large Saddlebag for my Hilsen. Initial comments before riding: 1. I like the fact that it mounts low and is easy on/off 2. It is well made and seems very stable 3. It's on the small side, so make sure it's big enough for what you will use it for 4. I'm still looking with lust at the Riv BarSack - quality looks awesome - just don't like the high mount when I have a perfectly good rack to put it on. Brian On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. The pockets inside the top flap on the deluxe bags are nice. There's a place that's perfect for a brevet card, and there's a zippered pocket that makes a nice place to stash a $20 and forget it until you need it. The model with the elastics lacks those features. But it's true, it is definitely easier to get into the elastic-closed pockets than the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:18 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html I personally have found the Berthoud bags harder to use en route, but eh, you'll probably be happy with any of the RBW/Berthoud/Acorn/Inujirushi/Watanabe options. What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds? I replaced my Inujirushi with a Berthoud for the easier access! My Inujirushi opened the wrong way (away from me when riding). Ryan Gino On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 8:40 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I have an Acorn Boxy - just got it to match my Large Saddlebag for my Hilsen. Initial comments before riding: 1. I like the fact that it mounts low and is easy on/off 2. It is well made and seems very stable 3. It's on the small side, so make sure it's big enough for what you will use it for 4. I'm still looking with lust at the Riv BarSack - quality looks awesome - just don't like the high mount when I have a perfectly good rack to put it on. Brian On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the elastic bands are much easier to use than the leather strap luxe model. The pockets inside the top flap on the deluxe bags are nice. There's a place that's perfect for a brevet card, and there's a zippered pocket that makes a nice place to stash a $20 and forget it until you need it. The model with the elastics lacks those features. But it's true, it is definitely easier to get into the elastic-closed pockets than the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
I found the inner opening more difficult - having to fish it through the decaleur to open and/or close took more attention that reaching over the Inujirushi, for me. They're both super nice bags though, and both beautiful. What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds? I replaced my Inujirushi with a Berthoud for the easier access! My Inujirushi opened the wrong way (away from me when riding). Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
