+1 on the Loyal bag design. I just got my custom bag from Phil
(customizations included detachable map case/full pockets on both sides with
elastic band closure/inside wallet pocket/custom ranger tan fabric/with hand
dyed leather). He's great to work with and the bag is on par with any GB and
w
Tom
I'm sure you have put a lot of thought into your design.
Why do you make the stem attachment part out of two
pieces rather than one?
Berthoud makes theirs that way because they have to be adjustable
to fit on any bike, but yours are custom and made to order for a specific
bike.
Jay Hartman
I agree with Mike's suggestion to "go big" for a handlebar bag. The
additional capacity is useful for longer rides (and, I assume, brevets
although I don't ride in those events). There's little weight penalty
in having a large bag, and it doesn't have to be loaded to the gills
at all times. I of
That's the best option and I saw from your photos that the reach wouldn't be a
problem.
Lots of great info.
Kelly
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On Mar 27, 2011, at 11:03 AM, TomM wrote:
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> On Mar 25, 10:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
>> Trouble is I don't think they make rando bags tall enough to r
On Mar 25, 10:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
> 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.
>
No problem just design the decaleur to reach the bag!
For a traditional Nitto stem
h
On Mar 25, 9:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper 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 right there Kelly. I bet the tall Berthoud bag and a Berthoud
decauler would work fine for y
Ditto what Doug wrote. The top of the bag does sag just a bit, which
I'm sure it wouldn't do with a decaleur, but so what. The bag sits
very solidly and comes on and off pretty easily. The strap that sells
with it is also very well done.
michael
On Mar 25, 11:03 pm, doug peterson wrote:
> Kel
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 carryin
Jim
Thanks that looks great... i was going to us it on my 67cm AHH. I
would easily fit a 69cm so there is a bit more seat post and stem than
usual so saddle bags and such don't reach well.
Sweet lugged stem.. yet another item on my wish list. That continues
to grow.
Kelly
Jim Cloud 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 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 ma
Kelly,
I'm not sure what bike you're planning to ride with a Rando bag (you
obviously have several bikes!). If you haven't already gotten a
Mark's Rack and the bike will accommodate a front rack with cantilever
mounts, you might consider the front rack that VO makes with an
integrated decaleur.
You can get a stock boxy rando handlebar bag as tall as 270mm. 15
inches is more like 370mm. Let's say you wanted the top of your rando
bag to be 1 or 2 inches below the level of your handlebar to leave
room for your headlight. That still means a custom handlebar bag that
is 320mm high. I bet
Kelly:
I've been pleased with Acorn's Boxy Rando on a Nitto small front rack
(same platform as Mark's, I think?). Sits on the rack solidly, no
connnection to the h'bars. Holds a ton of stuff. Acorn puts a
stiffener inside so the bag pretty much maintains its shape. Had mine
for a couple of yea
check out Swift Industries - http://www.builtbyswift.com/
On Mar 25, 7:09 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 tal
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