Thinking about trying a KlickFix-mounted handlebar bag -- will I hate life?
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Living in England, there are a fair number of faster brevet riders using Carradice saddlebags. Several of them do sub-60hr PBPs unsupported. I am only a sub-70hr PBPer with fat thighs to go with the hips. The distribution of Carradice vs. speed may well be different in other countries.
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we used to have some fast riders in eastern Pennsylvania that used Carradice seat bags. I haven't really kept track since I slowed down
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I'm pretty happy with my jandd mountain handlebar bag IV. It uses a jandd proprietary mount but like the klickfix, it mounts on the handlebar and it's easy on and off. I bought it as it was small and has a mapcase. The bike handles fine with it and it's a great place to stash a few things. Plus you can take it with you when you're off the bike.
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I'm pretty happy with my jandd mountain handlebar bag IV. It uses a jandd proprietary mount but like the klickfix, it mounts on the handlebar and it's easy on and off. I bought it as it was small and has a mapcase. The bike handles fine with it and it's a great place to stash a few things. Plus you can take it with you when you're off the bike.
I am trying to make a final decision between your bag and the Swift Paloma for my Della Santa.
I just want to see how high it extends over the bars.
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I've been playing around with the bags on my bikes since I'd like to do some long distance events. This is a bit of an apples and oranges decision since the Jandd bag is a lot cheaper than the swift paloma. The attachment system is very solid and the bag is very well made. Jandd makes really good products.
I've mounted the light on the fork using the low rider braze on. You can get a plastic gizmo that will let you do the same thing if you don't have the right braze ons.
Amazon.com : Cronometro NOB Bicycle Handlebar Computer Mount - COMP8010 : Bike Handlebars : Sports & Outdoors
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That looks great.
Just ordered one to give it a try.
Thanks.
Just ordered one to give it a try.
Thanks.
Here it is:
I've been playing around with the bags on my bikes since I'd like to do some long distance events. This is a bit of an apples and oranges decision since the Jandd bag is a lot cheaper than the swift paloma. The attachment system is very solid and the bag is very well made. Jandd makes really good products.
I've mounted the light on the fork using the low rider braze on. You can get a plastic gizmo that will let you do the same thing if you don't have the right braze ons.
Amazon.com : Cronometro NOB Bicycle Handlebar Computer Mount - COMP8010 : Bike Handlebars : Sports & Outdoors
I've been playing around with the bags on my bikes since I'd like to do some long distance events. This is a bit of an apples and oranges decision since the Jandd bag is a lot cheaper than the swift paloma. The attachment system is very solid and the bag is very well made. Jandd makes really good products.
I've mounted the light on the fork using the low rider braze on. You can get a plastic gizmo that will let you do the same thing if you don't have the right braze ons.
Amazon.com : Cronometro NOB Bicycle Handlebar Computer Mount - COMP8010 : Bike Handlebars : Sports & Outdoors