Originally Posted by dubbelop
Wife's bag has already been cared for: the small Cannondale handlebar bag fits nicely under the stoker's handlebar. The Topeak you mentioned, is that
this one? I had seen Topeaks bags but assumed they would get just as low as the Ortlieb Ultimate. Obviously, they stay clear of the cables.
That's the one! It fits just fine without having to do a thing with the cables. They tuck nicely to the side/front without any interference. I usually carry the following in it:
1. Digital camera (Casio EX-Z120)
2. Billfold
3. Cell phone
4. Two to four gu packets
5. Two to four granola bars or Rice Crispy treats.
6. Handlebar light
7. Small bottle of meds (aspirine, etc.)
8. Lip baulm.
9. Sun screen.
10. Small container of dry Gatoraid.
And probably more stuff I can't remember. It snaps off easily, and as I said has a shoulder strap or waist belt strap (same strap, just a different way to use it). I don't use the strap very often, however. It also comes with a yellow rain cover, but it's quite weather proof without it. It also comes with a light bar thingie that attaches to the quick-release clamp. Actually, I have mounted my Flight Deck to this cross bar. At times Nashbar has it on sale for $19, and then a 10% discount. I actually have two of them rather than switching back and forth between tandem and half bike. I'm sure it's just what you're looking for. OHB