Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Looking for a different kind of saddle bag

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kjc9640
11-06-11, 05:19 PM
On todays Salute to Freedom Century ride I passed a rider that had a different kind of a bike bag. I am estimating that the 2 bags were 4x5x1.5 inches each and draped over the top tube right behind the stem. Great for holding a camera, cell phone, and extra snacks and more.
Has anyone ever seen this bike storage bag or have any idea where one can be purchased. I have a Bento bag (to small) that I us and I don't like to use a seat bag. As I rode by I asked him where he got it and he said he bought it off of E-bay. I would not even know where on E-bay to start looking for such a bag.
Any help will be appreciated.
Like this?
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/486316705/Bicycle_Bag_top_tube_bag_with.html
Or like this?
http://www.bicyclewarehouse.com/product/axiom-double-power-bag-13903.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Power-Bag-Top-Tube/dp/B003I9F3CA
Just to do a google search for "top tube bag" and several come up. :)
socalrider
11-07-11, 02:55 AM
I use the Jandd stem bag and it is quite roomy, but the bikehard aerostash xl is the biggest stem bag I have seen..
http://www.bicyclebuys.com/bagsracks/BagHandlebar/0114578
http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSBR-S
I like the jandd because it has a vinyl top that keep sweat and rain out of the main compartment..
chefisaac
11-07-11, 03:24 AM
Thsoe saddle bags are nice looking.
StephenH
11-07-11, 06:10 AM
Note that on a bicycle, a "saddle" bag would be one of the little ones that hangs off the seat, not to be confused with saddle bags on a horse.
Handlebar bag, like this
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Tourguide-Handle-Bar-Bag/dp/B001T316RS
or
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bavbt.htm
socalrider
11-07-11, 06:40 AM
By his description, it sounds like he saw a stem bag, which actually fits on the top tube, just behind the stem..
Mithrandir
11-07-11, 07:50 AM
Here's a nifty alternative that I've been thinking of trying out:
226059
It's called a Frame Bag. There's all sorts. I wanted to try out a Revelate design but they don't make custom bags anymore, they seem to be making bags for Pugsleys and Mukluks entirely now.
An example of a Jandd bag in use:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mrpink57/d0aa59c5.jpg
The only thing I would worry about is the bag interfering with access to the downtube water bottle cage. Otherwise it seems like an excellent way to add some easily-accessible storage space to your bike.
Mithrandir
11-07-11, 07:53 AM
Here's a Revelate "Tangle Bag":
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/layouts/revelate/files/store/original/revelate-5-4.jpg
Nightshade
11-07-11, 11:28 AM
On todays Salute to Freedom Century ride I passed a rider that had a different kind of a bike bag. I am estimating that the 2 bags were 4x5x1.5 inches each and draped over the top tube right behind the stem. Great for holding a camera, cell phone, and extra snacks and more.
Has anyone ever seen this bike storage bag or have any idea where one can be purchased. I have a Bento bag (to small) that I us and I don't like to use a seat bag. As I rode by I asked him where he got it and he said he bought it off of E-bay. I would not even know where on E-bay to start looking for such a bag.
Any help will be appreciated.
E-bay to find this bag in several colors.........cheap!!
kjc9640
11-07-11, 01:56 PM
Thanks to all for the links, I found just what I was looking for.
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