Handelbar bags?
07-23-09, 06:37 AM
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Handelbar bags?
I picked up a handelbar bag but its kind of a pain to get into with all the brake and gear cables in the way. Anyone know of one that maybe has some velcro that would hold the cables out of the way or something?
07-23-09, 06:41 AM
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Why not pick up a piece of velcro at a sewing or craft shop? Bike shops also sell them.
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07-23-09, 08:05 AM
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before I buy the second bag I wondered if there was something better. Maybe one that fits the flat bars better of a hybrid or mountain bike
07-23-09, 08:30 AM
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Be careful tying off brake and shifter cables. You can bind one or more and screw up the shifting, lock up a brake, or prevent a brake from working.
07-23-09, 10:47 AM
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dunno what size you are looking for, but i saw a bag at my local meijers that strap to the top frame tube right next to the handle bars. looks like it could hold a can of pop, but no more. I thought bout getting it to hold my cell phone.
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This is a hybrid bike, the handlebars are flat, even with the top of the frame so it can;t turn around backwards. Anyone have one that maybe sits on top.
07-23-09, 04:04 PM
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Also check out Bento boxes
Jandd Bentos
There should be plenty of options to fit your needs.
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You could take a look at this one from REI. It's inexpensive and sits on top of the bars. However, the zipper placement causes everything to fall out on the ground when you open it.
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the one from meijer looks like this one below, but for half the price:
https://www.onetri.com/bento-bike-large-p-2475.html
https://www.onetri.com/bento-bike-large-p-2475.html
07-24-09, 02:11 PM
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the one from meijer looks like this one below, but for half the price:
https://www.onetri.com/bento-bike-large-p-2475.html
https://www.onetri.com/bento-bike-large-p-2475.html
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FWIW, this is theoretically true but not usually a serious worry. Just bending a cable out of the way a bit and securing it with a zip tie or something shouldn't cause you any trouble. Avoid kinks or sharp bends, though.
