Handlbar Bags and Quill Stems Advice?
05-15-18, 05:00 AM
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Handlbar Bags and Quill Stems Advice?
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I have a bike with a quill stem (Fuji Touring 2009). It has low mounts on the forks but I think a handlebar bag is more convenient to store the type of stuff I want to store.
Any comments/thoughts on using handlebar bags with quill stems? Given its more a compression joint holding the handlebar in place is this advisable or are there maximum weight limits I should know about.
I have a bike with a quill stem (Fuji Touring 2009). It has low mounts on the forks but I think a handlebar bag is more convenient to store the type of stuff I want to store.
Any comments/thoughts on using handlebar bags with quill stems? Given its more a compression joint holding the handlebar in place is this advisable or are there maximum weight limits I should know about.
05-15-18, 05:48 AM
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There’s nothing to worry about. Many, Many handlebar bags have been clamped to bars on quill stems over the decades. The stress a large or strong rider puts on the bars and stem is much more than any bag would apply.
05-15-18, 09:04 AM
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Really basic bent steel wire frames, were what bar bags used for support,
in the mid ~ late 70's , when quill stems were all there were.
in the mid ~ late 70's , when quill stems were all there were.
05-15-18, 09:06 AM
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I'd be willing to bet that even in a good riding position, I put more weight on the bars than the 5# or so a handlebar bag will weigh. I don't have any concern on mine.
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