Hi, I'm using an Ostrich on one bike and a Iniurushi(Jitensha) on another without decaleurs. I have the bags bolted through the front rack through the plastic stiffeners on the bottom. I then use toe straps to handlebars. Very stable and there's enough gap between the bag and bar to still allow me to use the top-o-the-bar hand positions. Might work for you depending on your setup and whether of not you need a quick- release feature. I can take a photo later if you'd like.
Ryan On Sep 17, 2008, at 9:05 AM, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I posted this over at the randon group and got no assistance. Perhaps > someone here can assist. > > I've got a new bike on the way, a Rivendell AHH, that I'll eventually > be using with a handlebar bag, most likely a Jitensha, Berthoud, or > Ostrich. I know there are different types of decaulers, stem and fork > spacer style, and even front rack style now. I'm also aware that the > bags come in different heights. I'm curious how to go about picking > the right bag and decauler. Is it best to have the top of the bag > even > with the top of the handlebar or a little below it? What else should > I > be considering. Also, do holes need to be punched in these bags for > the decaulers? > The frame is a 63cm so the head tube will be tall. I noticed that the > Ostrich bag is only 220mm tall which seems like it will put it well > below the top of the bars. A large Berthoud seems to be the best way > to go. I have the front rack already and will definitely go with one > of these bags I'm just not sure which. The Ostrich is the most > attractive as I like the design and price. > Are there any web pages that explain the process? How did others go > about choosing and setting up their bags. > thanks, > 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
