maybe someone has mentioned this already and if so, sorry for the repeat.
but ive found the carradice barley to double as a great handlebar bag.
reckon it may depend on yr handlebar setup
and yes i have a small bag support/rack under it in front...
well behaved women rarely make history
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I have to fasten bags and lids - riding off road in northern CA is
rough going. So if it ain't strapped, it goes airborne. :-)
-g
On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM, wrote:
> I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening
> the main lid. Wind and gravity hold it down.
I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening the
main lid. Wind and gravity hold it down. I've only fastened it when carrying
the bike on a car or bus rack.
I agree they are both excellent bags!
Ryan
On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> I found th
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 21:18 -0700, Gino Zahnd 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
The Berthoud bags age very
I found the inner opening more difficult - having to fish it through the
decaleur to open and/or close took more attention that reaching over the
Inujirushi, for me. They're both super nice bags though, and both beautiful.
> What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds?
> I replaced my I
On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:18 PM, Gino Zahnd 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 foun
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
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
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 el
