Shinkers

Okay, first off, I hope this is the correct subforum.

Second, I am a total Fred when it comes to road biking. I'm more comfortable in my cotton cutoffs than any cycling jersey I've tried. Can't help it.

I'm looking for a good way to carry a decent lunch on a day ride. Usually 2 sandwiches, a small bag of chips, a canned beverage, and maybe a small snack of some sort. I asked on here while back about the Ibera handlebar bags and still like the idea, but the STI compatibility still has me a bit hesitant since I don't really don't want to be messing around too much with my bars.

Is there any other good way to carry something like that without going to racks? I have a frame bag on my MTB that is awesome, but I would like to use my bottle cages on this bike.

Was thinking about possibly using a large seat bag but not sure...

Thanks for any help.

Rowan

Back pack.

Otherwise, you have limited all the possibilities to about zero.

Shinkers

Bout what I figured but thought I'd ask to be sure.

Looks like I might just have to get a handlebar bag and see if it'll work.

Thanks!

prathmann

I'd go with a seatbag. Of the ones I currently use one would definitely be overkill for what you want (my Carradice Camper) and the other would probably suffice although it might be a bit tight (Lone Pine Deluxe Wedge).

Doug64

There are several handlebar bags that are compatible with STI shifters (I'm assuming road). I use and Ortlieb on my drop bar bike that has STI shifters and interrupter brake levers as well.

The Orlieb bag just clips onto mounting bracket; it is easy to take on and off.


A "bento bag" on the top tube is also handy.

Tourist in MSN

A friend of mine has 90 degree brake noodles (for V brakes) that bend the cables coming directly out of his brifters downward so that his cables do not interfere with his handlebar bag.

trainsktg

I'm a total Fred too. On long days I have a fanny pack wrapped on the handlebar, a seat pack, and a back pack.

Keith

saddlesores

go with one of them beam-style platforms that clip onto the seat post.
they be lightweight and can (often) be quickly removed w/o tools.

then you can attach a trunk bag for your lunch and stuff.
get one with the removable insulation pouch which
just happens to be the exact same size as a six pack.

staehpj1

That works but I never really felt the need for the noodles. I have used a variety of handlebar bags with several different vintages of STI brifters and when necessary I just swept the cables out of the way enough to put the bag in place. The bends were alway gradual enough to not impact shifting or shorten cable life to a degree that I noticed it. Maybe it depends on the cable routing and how long ot short the housings are in that area, but I think it is mostly a matter of folks worrying too much about it rather than just carefully shoving the cables down and back in as gentle of an arc as is possible.

nun

Something like the Carradice Barley saddlebag is perfect for carrying lunch......and everything else you need for a long day in the saddle.

Barley saddlebag

and here I'm using it on a day out riding some trails.