Show us your handlebar bags
12-11-09, 10:21 AM
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Show us your handlebar bags
I recently found this nothing-fancy Novara handlebar bag -- just
the size I was looking for, not too big, with the old style "tether
to the fork" straps.
Lots of attachment points, even for a decaleur.
It is missing its snap-on map holder. The bag has a front pouch
and one large zippered compartment. Size, approx 10 x 12 x 5,
this will give me a chance to see how the weight of a h'bar
bag affects handling.
Fits the character of my 77 Nishiki International:
nothing fussy,
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the size I was looking for, not too big, with the old style "tether
to the fork" straps.
Lots of attachment points, even for a decaleur.
It is missing its snap-on map holder. The bag has a front pouch
and one large zippered compartment. Size, approx 10 x 12 x 5,
this will give me a chance to see how the weight of a h'bar
bag affects handling.
Fits the character of my 77 Nishiki International:
nothing fussy,
.
.
.
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12-11-09, 03:23 PM
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A Bridgestone labeled one I picked up in a yard sale some 15+ years ago.
A Cannondale bag which sees the most use on my 54 speed C-Dale hybrid.
An earlier version of the same Cannondale bag on the front of my Schwinn Twinn Sport Tandem.
A Cannondale bag which sees the most use on my 54 speed C-Dale hybrid.
An earlier version of the same Cannondale bag on the front of my Schwinn Twinn Sport Tandem.
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12-11-09, 03:50 PM
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Jitensha Inujirushi bag on my Ebisu:
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12-11-09, 04:34 PM
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Homemade rack and bag on 1981 Gazelle A Frame:
12-11-09, 04:47 PM
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Now THIS, I like...a little ingenuity, materials hanging around at home - nice end result. Well-done.
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Acorn Boxy Rando Bag on my Univega.
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Can I post a nice seat bag given to me by a certain C&Ver associated with a somewhat well known educational institution, abbreviated MIT?
Oh what the heck? Who can stop me?
Oh what the heck? Who can stop me?
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Boy, that Schwinn bag brings back some long forgotten memories. We sold a lot of them at the bike shop. It was probably our second-biggest seller after the basic vinyl seat bags.
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All very attractive bags.
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
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Another in the realm of low-cost solutions, here's a $12.99 Thermos Cooler bag modified with a V-O decaleur. I still haven't decided how best to attach the bottom of the bag to the rack, but I have a couple of strategies in mind.
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Another in the realm of low-cost solutions, here's a $12.99 Thermos Cooler bag modified with a V-O decaleur. I still haven't decided how best to attach the bottom of the bag to the rack, but I have a couple of strategies in mind.
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Given the relatively low cost of the bag, don't worry about cutting and slashing to rig velcro compression straps. You can always reinforce the areas where you cut with a leather backing glued right to the frabric before making your final cuts.
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Great thread! I am planning for a matching handlebar + saddlebag setup for my new custom mixte and there are lots of nice ideas here.
With all the fine bags out there, Berthoud still takes the cake in my opinion. Of course they will blow my budget completely.
With all the fine bags out there, Berthoud still takes the cake in my opinion. Of course they will blow my budget completely.
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An older Cannondale ...
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[QUOTE=RFC;10137329]All very attractive bags.
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
these are very nice way to recycle all those "european shoulder bags" you gentlemen are so affraid of *giggle*
and I agree fabulous bags. I just wish I could find the 'wire' bracket for my old cannondale bag.
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
these are very nice way to recycle all those "european shoulder bags" you gentlemen are so affraid of *giggle*
and I agree fabulous bags. I just wish I could find the 'wire' bracket for my old cannondale bag.
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Early '80's Cannondale "Trestle" (B307) handlebar bag with matching (B026) Cannondale tire sock. Nice bags, they pop up on Ebay every now and then. The front bag can sit up pretty high on the bars which is handy but makes it impossible to use a bar mounted headlight. Water resistant but not water proof. The tire sock holds and extra water bottle and tool kit.
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Great-looking bags! I can't use one on Capo #1 because it has handelbar-mounted water bottles.
Am I the only one who still uses the classic Bellwether cylinder from the early 1970s? I wish they still made those.
Am I the only one who still uses the classic Bellwether cylinder from the early 1970s? I wish they still made those.
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There's a way to mount the front Cannondale bags behind the saddle using a threadless handlebar stem and a short length of handle bar for the mounting rack to hold on to. It's something I'm going to mess with this winter. I'll post some photos if it works out.
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12-13-09, 10:09 AM
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This is a Kirtland Tourpak which is completely supported by the front rack. The rack and frame were custom built by Dennis Sparrow of Missoula Montana.
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[QUOTE=Bianchigirll;10139953]
After years of hiking, trekking, canoeing, kayaking, two stints as a Boy Scout (once as a scout and once as a leader), etc. I look at all bags from a functional stand point and for alternative uses. If you think about it, women's saddle bags are a direct variation on horse and motorcycle saddle bags (just add a strap). And, as I've said before, the Dooney & Bourke bags are very Orvis like in appearance.
Below before posted shots of the D&B seat bag and the Mauser Ammo mini handlebar bags (not so functional, but cute).
All very attractive bags.
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
these are very nice way to recycle all those "european shoulder bags" you gentlemen are so affraid of *giggle*
and I agree fabulous bags. I just wish I could find the 'wire' bracket for my old cannondale bag.
I know you have been waiting to see these again: The Dooney & Bourke collection:
these are very nice way to recycle all those "european shoulder bags" you gentlemen are so affraid of *giggle*
and I agree fabulous bags. I just wish I could find the 'wire' bracket for my old cannondale bag.
Below before posted shots of the D&B seat bag and the Mauser Ammo mini handlebar bags (not so functional, but cute).
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12-14-09, 10:58 AM
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Another in the realm of low-cost solutions, here's a $12.99 Thermos Cooler bag modified with a V-O decaleur. I still haven't decided how best to attach the bottom of the bag to the rack, but I have a couple of strategies in mind.
12-19-09, 07:20 AM
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It seems like very few makers still market this type of bag so much anymore, with the lower "tethers." I haven't used mine (first pic) so much, so I haven't experienced the advantage -- but I imagine the load won't be bouncing around.
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12-19-09, 02:34 PM
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