Someone explain to me these handlebar bags that I keep seeing
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People putting Gatorskins (or any frozen hose of a tire) on $10k+ megasuperbikes will always be the benchmark of What?Why?! for me, so a handlebar bag (regardless of size) doesn't even come close.
I doubt that kind of bag even makes that much drag based on where it's located. Half the rider's mass is up above it, getting in the wind anyway.
I doubt that kind of bag even makes that much drag based on where it's located. Half the rider's mass is up above it, getting in the wind anyway.
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Nomadic Millenials in search of experiences.
We used to call them Hippies and the discipline was called Touring. We even had a forum here for that but the marketing departments at all the brands didn't want these guys knowing their forefathers used to do all this in sandals and jorts (we used to just call them cut off jeans) as it wasn't new or edgy enough so...we get "Adventure" cycling.
It's this generation's camel back or fanny pack.
We used to call them Hippies and the discipline was called Touring. We even had a forum here for that but the marketing departments at all the brands didn't want these guys knowing their forefathers used to do all this in sandals and jorts (we used to just call them cut off jeans) as it wasn't new or edgy enough so...we get "Adventure" cycling.
It's this generation's camel back or fanny pack.
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Edited to add pic. I ran pretty long housing when I built this bike, just in case I ever need a larger bag.
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Nomadic Millenials in search of experiences.
We used to call them Hippies and the discipline was called Touring. We even had a forum here for that but the marketing departments at all the brands didn't want these guys knowing their forefathers used to do all this in sandals and jorts (we used to just call them cut off jeans) as it wasn't new or edgy enough so...we get "Adventure" cycling.
It's this generation's camel back or fanny pack.
We used to call them Hippies and the discipline was called Touring. We even had a forum here for that but the marketing departments at all the brands didn't want these guys knowing their forefathers used to do all this in sandals and jorts (we used to just call them cut off jeans) as it wasn't new or edgy enough so...we get "Adventure" cycling.
It's this generation's camel back or fanny pack.
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where's the evidence.. I've yet to see one on an aero bike.
I have one , but it's on my gravel bike.
I have one , but it's on my gravel bike.
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Thanks! Then I believe that Apidura would work on our tandem for touring even with the aero bars. Nice.
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Absolutely. It's kind of why we have pockets on the jerseys and have for decades.
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Long time no see....since the MTIR days. Glad to hear you're riding again. I was in the same boat as you regarding the cycling consistency due to back issues which I've finally sorted out. I've been riding again in the mornings with my new found morning time too. Do you still make it up to the old 9W haunts?
I never stopped cycling was just out of the scene for a long time. Normally get in my 2 hours from 5-7AM on the road. Commuting by bike helped me keep decent fitness over the years.
I did go out to 9W a few times this year but it's not the same anymore. I miss the epic battles on 9W! Now it's all Rapha, Instagram Disc Brakes. Nobody seems to really "ride" anymore, they pose.
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I switch this year for both my road bike and gravel bike and love it. Only a fool would cram a rain shell, wallet, phone, food into a jersey and then judge someone for utilizing such an elegant solution. You can tell it is a practical solution when the old school Luddites come out and start attacking people for doing it.
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My best jerseys ever - there was a run of Mavic bright orange spring/fall jerseys with a lot of silver reflecting fabric that went on sale for $29.29 because the zippers were garbage. I bought 4. Took them to the local drycleaner and had them put in quality outdoor zippers I found. $5/zipper, $30 sewing.
Those jerseys can be loaded like a backpack and they don't care. Big, easy to reach pockets. Fully comfortable fully loaded. Good as an outside jersey from close to freezing to 75F and wearable to 85F.
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+1 And good jerseys have big pockets that don't permanently stretch when you stuff them.
My best jerseys ever - there was a run of Mavic bright orange spring/fall jerseys with a lot of silver reflecting fabric that went on sale for $29.29 because the zippers were garbage. I bought 4. Took them to the local drycleaner and had them put in quality outdoor zippers I found. $5/zipper, $30 sewing.
Those jerseys can be loaded like a backpack and they don't care. Big, easy to reach pockets. Fully comfortable fully loaded. Good as an outside jersey from close to freezing to 75F and wearable to 85F.
My best jerseys ever - there was a run of Mavic bright orange spring/fall jerseys with a lot of silver reflecting fabric that went on sale for $29.29 because the zippers were garbage. I bought 4. Took them to the local drycleaner and had them put in quality outdoor zippers I found. $5/zipper, $30 sewing.
Those jerseys can be loaded like a backpack and they don't care. Big, easy to reach pockets. Fully comfortable fully loaded. Good as an outside jersey from close to freezing to 75F and wearable to 85F.
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Oh,I remember those. I used to have a couple of jerseys, one short sleeve, one long with front pockets.
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Hey Jorge! Yes, it's been a really long time!
I never stopped cycling was just out of the scene for a long time. Normally get in my 2 hours from 5-7AM on the road. Commuting by bike helped me keep decent fitness over the years.
I did go out to 9W a few times this year but it's not the same anymore. I miss the epic battles on 9W! Now it's all Rapha, Instagram Disc Brakes. Nobody seems to really "ride" anymore, they pose.
I never stopped cycling was just out of the scene for a long time. Normally get in my 2 hours from 5-7AM on the road. Commuting by bike helped me keep decent fitness over the years.
I did go out to 9W a few times this year but it's not the same anymore. I miss the epic battles on 9W! Now it's all Rapha, Instagram Disc Brakes. Nobody seems to really "ride" anymore, they pose.
As for the epic battles, yeah those were some great rides. I remember one of the trips to Bear Mountain was essentially an impromptu race to and from.
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Jersey pockets are not especially comfortable when loaded.
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There are a ton of different ways to skin this cat, just be OK with that.
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