+1 for bar bags.
I use one of the Riv bar tubes on my custom with a small ps camera,
and food in it.
I've not noticed any effect on handling.
-JimD
On Jan 3, 2011, at 6:46 PM, Joan Oppel wrote:
Thanks for the terrific write up on the brevet. As for handlebar
bags: for touring (which I do
On issue regarding front bags that has not been mentioned is cross
winds. Anne mentioned it was quite windy on the brevet. A large boxy
front bag (I use the Acorn Boxy Rando mostly) has quite a bit of sail
area as well as sticking toward the front. I definitely notice cross
winds but it's not
I have a Riv bar tube, it's got the roadside repair kit and bus fare
in it. I hang it from the top tube. It's thin enough that it doesn't
hit my legs. It wasn't a problem on the bars, just seems to work
better for me inside the triangle.
On Jan 4, 2:45 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Thanks for the terrific write up on the brevet. As for handlebar bags: for touring (which I do with only rear panniers as I motel tour), I use a lightweight small bag on my handlebars that carries my pointshoot digital camera and food. The bag is an unmentionable brand but it is quite light. A
Acorn has a new small handlebar bag that would be perfect for your
Roadeo. And there made right here is So Cal.
~Mike~
On Jan 3, 6:46 pm, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote:
Thanks for the terrific write up on the brevet. As for handlebar bags: for
touring (which I do with only rear
