Classic & Vintage - How about these for mini seat or handlebar?

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RFC
06-22-09, 01:25 AM
Mini seat or handlebar bags, that is.

Just the right size for a pack of cigs (regular), a Zippo, and 15 rounds of Mauser 8mm ammo. Kind of the 1940's to '50's version of the Profile e-Pack.

I would appreciate any thoughts re simple and secure mounting systems. Velcro?

Thanks

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0096.jpg


ScottRyder
06-22-09, 06:10 AM
RFC, I've got almost the same set up that I separated and now have on two of my bikes to hold spare tubulars or tubes, etc. I'll get some photos out tonight to show you how I mounted them under the saddle. They really look like the were made for a bicycle.

Scott

Reynolds
06-22-09, 07:39 AM
Nice pouches, but I guess tobacco and guns are not very cycling-related items...
I'd attach them with leather straps, not velcro. If you're concerned about someone stealing them, you could add an old brake cable loop with crimped ends.


RFC
06-22-09, 10:02 AM
RFC, I've got almost the same set up that I separated and now have on two of my bikes to hold spare tubulars or tubes, etc. I'll get some photos out tonight to show you how I mounted them under the saddle. They really look like the were made for a bicycle.

Scott

Thanks!

ScottRyder
06-22-09, 04:30 PM
I realized yours are a bit smaller than mine. Mine measure 9" x 3" x 1 3/4" I found these in a marine surplus store on Cape Cod and plan to go back this summer to see if they still have them. They were pretty cheap, maybe $12 dollars for the set of two. Here is one on my Raleigh International:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/Misc/DSC01849.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/Misc/DSC01851.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/Misc/DSC01852.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/Misc/DSC01853.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/Misc/DSC01858.jpg

I used some of the extra leather straps to secure it around the seat post. Works pretty good so far!

Scott

RFC
06-22-09, 04:35 PM
Yes, your pouches are larger, but the concept is the same. Mine are for a WWII Mauser. There are leather ammo cases of many different types available on the internet.

ScottRyder
06-22-09, 04:42 PM
It was nice to find a leather bag that was effective and affordable. Sometimes the price on full leather saddle/tool bags are pretty steep. I'll have to keep my eye open for different styles and sizes. I'll look forward to seeing some photos of yours mounted..

Scott