Originally Posted by
InTheAether
Hey I want to thank fietsbob for the advice on mounting a second stem for bags/accessories. I would do this directly but my post count isn't high enough yet. I just cut down an old set of drop bars to a 5 inch rod and it now serves as my handle bar bag mount and allows me to mount a headlight from the bars without it being obscured by the bag. I would have never though to do that myself and I'm surprised it's not taken directly from a Sheldon Brown page. I'll post a picture later, the gf is out with the camera.
The double stem option works well and is a good idea. Sheldon did have something like this, but not for the purpose of mounting gadgets:
Sheldon Brown's Thorn Raven Bicycle
Earlier examples used to attach bags, etc.
The Bicycle Technologist*: A Double Stem (by Michel Gagnon)
Double Stem Accessory Bar - Sydney Cyclist
An unusual approach (see 3rd image):
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/...minum-fenders/
Thorn cycles even makes this accessory bar for sale:
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