Bar Bag.............
05-18-06, 08:25 PM
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Bar Bag.................
Thanks for even more great replies, and thanks for the issues I had not
thought of.
I am leaning toward the 'Jandd' bag......if.....it will fit on a flat topped bar.
Any thoughts on that? If that doesn't work I will give a second look to the
smaller Nashbar bag.
old99,
Sorry dude. I go to pains to try to be clever with the titles but have
out-clevered me by a mile. Can I suggest e-harmony, or maybe celibacy?
capejohn,
I looked at a Bell at Walmart but it doesn't look like the straps are long
enough to fit my flat topped bar.
As always,
LastPlace
thought of.
I am leaning toward the 'Jandd' bag......if.....it will fit on a flat topped bar.
Any thoughts on that? If that doesn't work I will give a second look to the
smaller Nashbar bag.
old99,
Sorry dude. I go to pains to try to be clever with the titles but have
out-clevered me by a mile. Can I suggest e-harmony, or maybe celibacy?
capejohn,
I looked at a Bell at Walmart but it doesn't look like the straps are long
enough to fit my flat topped bar.
As always,
LastPlace
05-19-06, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Felipe Diego
Researching our extensive photo files, I wasn't surprised to learn that Digital Gee had "an encounter" with old99's ex in days of yore. Big Paulie, on the left, clearly appears to be striking out! (This was during his Village People phase.)
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Originally Posted by old99
Gentlemen
I'm sorry, I hate to bring this up, but everytime I see that this thread has climbed back to the top, I cringe. The title "Bar Bag..." strikes very close to home. It reminds me too much of my ex-wife.
Please in the future when choosing titles for threads, please consider the feelings and sensibilities of us gentler, more sensitive members.
Thank you
John in Oregon
I'm sorry, I hate to bring this up, but everytime I see that this thread has climbed back to the top, I cringe. The title "Bar Bag..." strikes very close to home. It reminds me too much of my ex-wife.
Please in the future when choosing titles for threads, please consider the feelings and sensibilities of us gentler, more sensitive members.
Thank you
John in Oregon
Which Bag??
OK, I see what you mean!
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I am leaning toward the 'Jandd' bag......if.....it will fit on a flat topped bar.Any thoughts on that? If that doesn't work I will give a second look to the
smaller Nashbar bag.
I have Jandd bags mounted on Specialized Expedition and Giant Cypress flat bars, on 4 road bike "drop" handelbars, and on the back of seat (hanging on the seat/saddle rails).
smaller Nashbar bag.
I have Jandd bags mounted on Specialized Expedition and Giant Cypress flat bars, on 4 road bike "drop" handelbars, and on the back of seat (hanging on the seat/saddle rails).
05-19-06, 04:00 PM
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Just a caution. Handle bar bags, restrict your hand position to the drops and hoods. For me it became VERY annoying...
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
+1 on this advice - unless your fork has a rack to support the bag, having lots of weight hanging on the handlebars is a sure-fire handling nightmare (I speak from experience on this one). I've gotten to the point where I prefer not to even have a bag on the bars at all! The added wind resistance of the bag itself makes the fork turn more easily in cross winds when I've no hands on the bars (about 50% of my ride). Maybe my experience is unusual?
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05-19-06, 09:57 PM
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Bar Bag...............
Thrifty1,
I am talking about an 'IRD Blackbird' bar which has an oval section, not a round
one. That means the straps might need to be longer. Sorry for not explaining 'flat topped bar'.
Will Davis,
Just looking to carry the things I mentioned earlier: a cell phone, glasses,
wallet, keys, and maybe a snack. Not really looking to carry much weight
at all.
Thanks again.
As always,
LastPlace
I am talking about an 'IRD Blackbird' bar which has an oval section, not a round
one. That means the straps might need to be longer. Sorry for not explaining 'flat topped bar'.
Will Davis,
Just looking to carry the things I mentioned earlier: a cell phone, glasses,
wallet, keys, and maybe a snack. Not really looking to carry much weight
at all.
Thanks again.
As always,
LastPlace
