Surly LHT with Jones H-Bars
 

I'm taking a 1000 mile trip in June and am at the point where I need/want to put a handlebar bag on the front of the LHT. Because it has the Jones Loop H-Bars it has presented some issues with mounting a bag from the bars. Really from what I can see, this will be difficult. I have not purchased the bag yet. One of my options is too be able to mount the bag on a front rack. I could go with a Revalatedesigns roll but they are not exactly what I want. So am looking for any suggestions on mounting or input from anybody who might have some Jones Bars and has mounted a bag on the front. Very open minded at this point.

Thanks in advance,
Marlowe

stack 2 threadless stems up , put a 1" tube in the lower one And put handle bar bag mount on that .


not your bar choice , but mine WB Bicycle Gallery: Robert Clark's Koga Miyata WTR

flipping a 45 degree stem would lower the Bag C of G..

I had the same setup, LHT w/Ti Jones H-bars 4-5 years ago. I liked them a lot for short rides / commutes, but after 500+ miles I started to have some nerve issues in my hands due to pressure points. Maybe you've tried the bar and it works, cool, but if not, I'd recommend some Ergons grips.

Also, bars level w/saddle or a bit higher.

Depending on how big of a bag you want, you could easily mount a small bar bag, Rivendell has some that may work as do others.

Sorry for the unsolicited feedback.

For basically the same issue on my Surly Ogre I used one of these:
Thorn Accessory Bar T Shaped 105 mm Extension - £16.99

The below photos show a Titec J-bar which is a sold under licence Jones bar.
I've since replaced it with a full loop Jones H-bar with no issues.

Pics:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f01f9c5.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26e5693b.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...pse133335a.jpg

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Now if like the last person I told this trick too, you've cut your steerer short, a possible mod to help "might" be a Rixon and Kaul extender which are better than the Ortlieb but still compatible with Ortleib Ultimate bag.
Rixen & Kaul, KLICKfix Adaptersysteme Fahrradzubehör, Solingen, Taschen, Körbe, Werkzeug
It the bar adapter and the distance set (43mm extension)

better visual links
Rixon Kaul KLICKfix Lockable Handlebar Adapter | Shop

Rixon Kaul Distance Adapter | Shop

I bought the above for a different bike and I think got them from Practicle Cycles whom I think have an ebay shop.

One more option, I think worth mentioning is a small flat rack.
You can get front bags that fit e.g.. Gilles Berthoud and attach directly to the rack.

I bought for this possibility a Velo Orange Pass Hunter flat rack which is stainless steel to compliment my Tubus Nova low riders:

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...nter-rack.html

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5f139fef.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps85c7207f.jpg

I suspect the Pass Hunter may not get you the result your looking for unless you've plenty of room between your bars and top rack height but thats what rulers are for.

Be aware that SJS cycles has different lengths and angles with regards the first adapter I linked to.

Hope this helps

Nickw,
thanks for your input. I have 2 bike with the Jones bars and have not noticed any nerve issues yet, but have not taken any long distance trips. I have the Extra Chunky grips I purchased from Jones.

Marlowe

fietsbob thanks. Very resourceful you are. Great idea. I do have some extra stems in the shop so will take a look. The Thorn Accessory Bar posted above is basically the same. Thanks for the link also. Nice bike.

That's what I love about this forum. Lots of great info.

Marlowe