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.
>
>
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