Yes, it is quite small, although I also think that most bar bags that I see in photos and such are way too big IMHO- like putting a shopping bag on your bike to go for a 20 mile ride. I did a brevet series and attempted PBP with just a Banana Bag and never felt that I didn't have enough carrying capacity. But I am moderately minimalist (my friend Doug has done many brevets on racing bikes and whatever will fit in a cycling jersey's pockets, and he always has a fun time so it is all a matter of preference).
I carry a compact tool kit (inspired by the ones at the link below, mine are closest to tool kit B) in one of the four side pockets, carry spare tubes in two other side pockets, have another side pocket for spare bulbs and sundries, wallet and tiny Leatherman type tool in the front internal compartment and basically have the main compartment free for whatever I need to take along. That's obviously not going to be a lot of stuff. Compact and very useful tool kit ideas: http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-003/000.html On Mar 26, 2011, at 12:27 AM, rob markwardt wrote: > The Mini is designed to be used without a decaleur...it's pretty > small. The other common Rando bags are two to three times higher. > > > On Mar 25, 9:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper <tkslee...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Ok I was under the impression it was needed for stability. That and if to >> short I would be able to read or us the map holder. (no biggie there really) >> >> You're like me there I'ld never take it off. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 25, 2011, at 10:53 PM, Tim McNamara <tim...@bitstream.net> wrote: >> >> >>> On Mar 25, 2011, at 9:09 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: >> >>>> I keep looking and thinking that during the summer when I'm not out to >>>> carry as much that a rando bag on a marks rack might be the ticket. >> >>>> Trouble is I don't think they make rando bags tall enough to reach the >>>> Decaleur. I'm measuring about 15 inches from top of rack to bottom of >>>> handlebars. >> >>>> So what have you done? >> >>> I use a Mini 86 bag which is plenty big for my needs on clement rides up to >>> about any distance (but then I can go on a 100 mile ride with whatever will >>> fit in my pockets, too). There's a leather loop on the back that slides >>> over the upright on my Nitto rack, and a toe strap goes through slots in >>> the bottom and secures it to the rack. >> >>> I have to admit, I don't quite get the decaleur thing. I just leave the >>> bag on the bike. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
