I use the spacer mounted VO decaleur with a Berthod bag and a Mark's Rack on my 60cm Rambouillet. As with any choice there is a tradeoff.
1. I tried not using a decaleur and the bag really didn't stay steady. I tried to strap it various ways and the top continued to sway around. 2. I never went with any kind of bolt on or zip tie approach because I want to be able to remove the bag quickly when I go into work. 3. I did not go with the tallest bag. This is because I wanted to be use cross levers. Thus I wanted enough clearance for my hands to get onto the levers without problems from the bag. 4. Because the bag isn't the tallest, I don't use it in winter when I have enough extra clothing to switch around as the weather changes. It doesn't all fit in the bag. Then I use a basket and a waterproof stuff bag. 5. Finally, the Mark's Rack is great except if I try to put my laptop backpack in it. That's just too much weight :-( You can see the setup at http://www.schoellerfamily.org/bikes/#Rambouillet . Dick On Sep 17, 11:05 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
