[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[RichS]

That’s a beautiful machine. Compliments on the fender line!

Best,
Rich in ATL

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Jock Dewey]

And BTW, plenty of room in GB192 for SLR and lenses with foam insert. Not 
too big, but plenty big enough...with some room to spare. Grab it right out 
of bag with just a quick slip of elastic band. 

We've owned lots of bags through the years, beginning with old TA circa 
1970, but this surpasses all in function and style. In fancy NYC store 
selling fine leather goods, this would be hundreds and hundreds of $$$. 
Sometimes we get such a deal.

Jock Dewey / Athens GA

On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:59:20 AM UTC-10, Jock Dewey wrote:
>
> Here's a Waterford setup with GB192 and NITTO F15. Solid and stable as can 
> be. Fits 54cm perfectly.
>
> Great fun, keeping up with all the local carbons is such fine training! (I 
> think I annoy some of them, to be honest.) In solid rotation with RAM and 
> EBISU and another lightweight and the back and forth always keeps the ride 
> fresh. And as we say, fashion has consequences.
>
> BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA
>
> On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6:13:54 AM UTC-10, Neil Doran wrote:
>>
>> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
>> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>>
>> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
>> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>>
>> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
>> not regret the purchase, tho.
>>
>> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
>> operation, which seems slick.
>>
>> Any opinions out there?
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Lum Gim Fong]

You could try drilling holes between the stock strap holes to fit Tstone better.

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Birdman]

I just got a Pedal Bikes Shoot Film stem mount camera bag from Rivelo/Randi Jo. 
It’s an excellent size with decent padding, waterproof fabric, and a rolltop 
design. I use it with a rangefinder, but it fits my FM2, Olympus OM1, and Nikon 
F3 with pancake 50mm. Highly recommended! You can find it on Rivelo’s website.
Isaac in PDX

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[phil k]

One thing I do not like about the GB bags is the strap that attaches to the 
tombstone. I wish it had tighter tolerances.

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 4:13:15 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
>
> The Berthoud GB25 is a fantastic bag if you are not concerned about 
> weight. Empty, and without stiffner, it is 600+ grams.
> You would also need a front rack to support it.
> But it has so much function, it is worth it if you are a string rider and 
> not weight concerned.
>
> I have one for sale if interested, PM me. I have a FS thread here about 
> it, too.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Neil Doran]

Lotsa good ideas here, as usual. Thanks Bunch!

I picked up a Revelate feedbag yesterday at my local REI and immediately 
did not like it...my knee hits it when I stand to pedal. Plus my camera 
does not fit, so no go.

I am a dedicated Mark's rack and basket guy (and I load it heavy, ha!). 
I've been down the rando bag route, liked it for awhile, but I find Wald 
basket plus shopsack is just so versatile.

I found my camera does *just* fit into my Swift bar bag. That spot is kinda 
crowded with SIS cables and the aforementioned basket, but it does hold the 
camera well. Just not super easy to pull out.

I'll likely stick with what I got, or figure out some sort of padded insert 
that can live in my basket.

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Neil Doran]

That Outer Shell is a pretty nifty bag! Basically just what I'm looking 
for, especially with the camera insert. I have a Swift bag that lives in 
the same spot on the bars, but this one looks more versatile.

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:59:22 AM UTC-7, Adam in Indiana wrote:
>
> I'm quite fond of Outer shell Adventures' Drawcord Handlebar Bag.  Not 
> quite the same style you're asking about, but can still be opened and 
> closed with one hand, and he also makes a separate padded liner if youre 
> carrying a camera in it.
>
> On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:13:54 PM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote:
> > What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can 
> hold an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while 
> back.
> > 
> > 
> > I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
> > 
> > 
> > Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
> > 
> > 
> > Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
> > 
> > 
> > Any opinions out there?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[tc]

I can fit my old Canon EOS 3, or 20D, with a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens in my Ostrich 
Biwa Ichi bar bag .  Easy 
access, too.

It's just an open bag, so you'd have to place some foam in there to keep it 
from moving about.

I love this bag.

Tom

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Mark Schneider]

I prefer a rack supported type bag, I had the Rivendell bag with Nitto F15 
rack, the bag was super cool with a magnet in the lid to keep it closed, 
typical Rivendell Bag quality, wish they'd designed it to fit over a 
tombstone to sit on a Marks Rack. I didn't care for how it affected my 
bikes handling. Having weight up front will affect handling especially on a 
Rivendell with high trail geometry,  lowering the weight will help. Velo 
Orange has a nice Rando bag now made by Road Runner bags in LA. Treetop 
bags is another musa brand,  they have nice bags including a mini rando bag 
for 70 bucks.


On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Lum Gim Fong]

The Berthoud GB25 is a fantastic bag if you are not concerned about weight. 
Empty, and without stiffner, it is 600+ grams.
You would also need a front rack to support it.
But it has so much function, it is worth it if you are a string rider and 
not weight concerned.

I have one for sale if interested, PM me. I have a FS thread here about it, 
too.

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[William deRosset]

Dear Ryan,

I'd second this approach. Alternatively, get a thwart bag (Rivendell sold 
them for a long spell) and add a foam insert,  get a full-size handlebar 
bag like an Ortleib (available with a photo insert) that clamps to the 
handlebars, or a full-on decaleur/handlebar bag/support rack.

Best Regards,

Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:28:15 AM UTC-6, Ryan M. wrote:
>
> I throw a Pentax MX with a 50mm f1.4 lens into my Sackville banana sack 
> that is mounted on the choco moose handlebars on my Appaloosa and it seems 
> to work well. I have a tube stuffed in the bottom of that bag for 
> emergencies and it does a pretty good job of padding the camera.
>
> On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:13:54 AM UTC-5, Neil Doran wrote:
>>
>> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
>> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>>
>> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
>> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>>
>> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
>> not regret the purchase, tho.
>>
>> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
>> operation, which seems slick.
>>
>> Any opinions out there?
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Ed Carolipio]

I have the Revelate Feed Bag and the Banana Sack. The Feed Bag may be a bit 
smallish for most SLRs but I can see the Banana Sack working out well. (As 
a caveat, I haven't tried using either to carry an SLR.) 

--Ed C.


On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Adam Leibow]

I have a (D)SLR-specific Roadrunner Bags stem-mount (basically just an 
extra big stem caddy/feed bag). I dont use it for a camera but it's a great 
bag and it's intended to fit an SLR w/ lens, so I think this would be a 
good option. you can pick the colors you want, and the pricing is good. 
https://roadrunnerbags.us/collections/handlebar-bags/products/point-n-shooter-l

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[DarinM]

I haven't used a bag for this purpose, but saw recently that Rivelo and 
Randi Jo Fab just collaborated on a camera bag that looks like it's for 
stem mounting.

Darin

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:13:54 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Adam in Indiana]

I'm quite fond of Outer shell Adventures' Drawcord Handlebar Bag.  Not quite 
the same style you're asking about, but can still be opened and closed with one 
hand, and he also makes a separate padded liner if youre carrying a camera in 
it.



On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:13:54 PM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote:
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold an 
> SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
> 
> 
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant only 
> for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
> 
> 
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would not 
> regret the purchase, tho.
> 
> 
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
> 
> 
> Any opinions out there?

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[iamkeith]

At the end of this recent thread, i posted pics of my setup.  Nitto rack 
puchased from and still available at Riv, bag by ostrich.  Couldn't be happier.

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/77bdoc1Yzt0

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Coal Bee Rye Anne]

Hi Neil,

I assume you are concentrating specifically on quicker access bags located 
behind bars next to the stem, which I have admittedly not used and am only 
vaguely familiar with having briefly considered buying some for myself, 
but I'll interpret your "handlebar/stem bags" phrasing a little more 
broadly here to possibly include other varieties of handlebar bags? 

Although they may no longer be available from him directly (I think they 
all sold long ago?) I have enjoyed OYB Bags from Jeff Potter and sometimes 
use two simultaneously, one on the bars and one on the saddle.  It is/was 
his "7-way Nordic Messenger Bag" modified from military surplus and mounts 
the same way to both bar & saddle using leather toe straps with stick 
mount.  It is sizeable enough to hold a smallish load and not otherwise 
obstruct the bars too much.  It also has the added benefit of tucking 
nicely in the center of moustache and trekking style bars and with no 
buckles it instead uses riveted metal studs with leather reinforcement as 
buttons that could be easily undone one handed while riding.  I plan on 
keeping mine but just thought I'd throw it out there in case you came 
across any second hand as they're very versatile and with shoulder strap 
kept in place could be removed from bike easily and carried away when on 
the go or locking up the bike in public for any length of time.

Brian Cole
Lawrenceville, NJ

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:13:54 PM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote:

> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

[Ryan M.]

I throw a Pentax MX with a 50mm f1.4 lens into my Sackville banana sack 
that is mounted on the choco moose handlebars on my Appaloosa and it seems 
to work well. I have a tube stuffed in the bottom of that bag for 
emergencies and it does a pretty good job of padding the camera.

On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:13:54 AM UTC-5, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> What do folks like for handlebar/stem bags, especially ones that can hold 
> an SLR with short lens? I missed the boat on the Riv product a while back.
>
> I have a Carsick Designs stem bag that I love, but it is first gen meant 
> only for a bike water bottle. Need bigger.
>
> Randi Jo looks great, just not sure it is wide enough. I'm sure I would 
> not regret the purchase, tho.
>
> Revelate seems to be a standard-bearer, and apparently has one-handed 
> operation, which seems slick.
>
> Any opinions out there?
>

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