Re: [RBW] Which Handlebar Bag?
on 3/4/10 7:25 AM, Buck at ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: > Plan B is to have a friend make one out of waxed cotton. And that got > me thinking... how come no one makes a bag that's about 10x5x5 and can > accommodate a small map case? I'm asking because my fear is that I'll > figure that out once it's made/bought and I realize it's too small. Interesting question. I'm definitely a fan of smaller bags, as I manage to fill them up regardless of size. The NS L'il Loafer has been an absolute favorite, and it's roughly the size you describe (~9x5x5"). Obviously, it's designed to go on the Mini Front/Mark's Rack (pretty easy on/off for a canti brake setup, btw...), but sizewise, I can stow enough in it for the day. If you go the homebrew way, I'd have your friend tack on four "D" rings on the front - can't tell you how many times the shock cord lashdown method has been used. I do like my Zugster Rando bag (10x8x8"), as it keeps everything covered and leaves room for food and bulkier (wintery) clothing layers. hope that helps, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- 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] Which Handlebar Bag?
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:25 AM, Buck wrote: > > I want it to be at least as classy as the Keven. The new Sackville > BarSack looks great, but it's larger than I want and requires the > Nitto decaleur. And that makes it $200, which is too much. I actually > bought a BrandV Barbox, and it was about right, but it didn't match by > bike's style. Very utilitarian, but the velcro, etc., wasn't right. I > bid on a couple of used Baggins bags, but they're close to $200 > including the decaleur. I've looked on peterwhitecycles, VO, > Carradice, Zugster (nice but too expensive), etc. > > I'm thinking the Acorn handlebar bag would be nice and I can adapt a > map holder. I tried ordering one the other day but they sold out > within a couple of hours. I'd also be happy with a vintage bag in nice > condition. > > Plan B is to have a friend make one out of waxed cotton. And that got > me thinking... how come no one makes a bag that's about 10x5x5 and can > accommodate a small map case? I'm asking because my fear is that I'll > figure that out once it's made/bought and I realize it's too small. If you have a friend who can make the one then that same friend can likely pull off the velcro straps from the brand-v bag and put on whatever kind you'd like. I've got a brand-v seat bag and I've looked at it. Probably 10 minutes with a seam ripper to get the velcro off and however long to put the new one on. The bags aren't so bulky to make them impossible to get under a presserfoot. Ask them - it'll save you a lot of money and the brand-v bag is very nice. just an idea. -sv -- 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] Which Handlebar Bag?
Here's what I think I want for my Atlantis which is set up as a day bike (recently posted more Flickr pics under username ahurvitz)... hammered honjos, shellacked bars, Pasela's. A smallish handlebar bag for day rides. I have a Keven on the saddle where I keep tools, lock, mini-pump, etc. I'm looking for a bag that doesn't need a front rack and hopefully not a decaleur. Big enough for a sandwich and maybe a banana. I have a really thin windbreaker that scrunches up really small (sandwich bag size). An outside pocket or two for my cellphone. and the top large enough for a small map case (maybe 9x5.5). I want it to be at least as classy as the Keven. The new Sackville BarSack looks great, but it's larger than I want and requires the Nitto decaleur. And that makes it $200, which is too much. I actually bought a BrandV Barbox, and it was about right, but it didn't match by bike's style. Very utilitarian, but the velcro, etc., wasn't right. I bid on a couple of used Baggins bags, but they're close to $200 including the decaleur. I've looked on peterwhitecycles, VO, Carradice, Zugster (nice but too expensive), etc. I'm thinking the Acorn handlebar bag would be nice and I can adapt a map holder. I tried ordering one the other day but they sold out within a couple of hours. I'd also be happy with a vintage bag in nice condition. Plan B is to have a friend make one out of waxed cotton. And that got me thinking... how come no one makes a bag that's about 10x5x5 and can accommodate a small map case? I'm asking because my fear is that I'll figure that out once it's made/bought and I realize it's too small. -- 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.
