Tandem Cycling - good bag\pack for stoker's handlebar

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Nachoman
09-20-05, 10:29 PM
Hi, do you guys use bags\packs that that secure onto the stoker's handlebar? If so, where can I find a good one? Thanks!
zonatandem
09-20-05, 10:35 PM
Have never used a stoker handlebar bag. Used small rear seatbag or racktrunk . . . stoker can easily turn around and zip/unzip. Jersey pockets also come in handy.
zonatandem
09-21-05, 12:24 PM
Yo Nacho . . .
Tandems Ltd. in Alabama apparently sells 2 sizes of stoker-specific handlebar bags. www.tandemsltd.com . . . tell Jack or Susan that we said "hi".
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
dubbelop
09-21-05, 01:27 PM
Hi, do you guys use bags\packs that that secure onto the stoker's handlebar? If so, where can I find a good one? Thanks!
If there's sufficient space under the stoker's bar (roughly 6,5 inches or more) a Cannondale Toot Handlebar Bag will fit. It has a 'click fit' bracket that secures it under the bar. We've used one since 1990 (we bought a new one three years ago). Alternatively, many seat bags that are fixed with bands rather than brackets will do the job, depending on how much room you require.
http://www.cannondale.com/clothing/05/images/bhb321_ebo_spec.jpg
JMarino
09-21-05, 05:49 PM
We use a regular (non-clip) "nashbar" style saddle bag under the captain's saddle. It puts it in perfect position for the Stoker to get at.
mudmouse
09-21-05, 09:29 PM
Hi,
I've used an under-seat bag, or when I need something bigger, a regular handlebar bag strapped backwards onto the stoker bar. the handlbar bag works great.
Nachoman
09-26-05, 10:31 PM
Thanks guys!
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