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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
