Are hip packs for road cycling?
04-03-24, 08:30 PM
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Obviously the cables will have to go around the clamps somehow. It will require you to undo the bar tape and juggle the cables for sure. I had a Sunlite(?) bag where I dremel'ed some u-shaped openings in the handlebar mount to pass cables through. You could also tilt the mount and bag up 45 degree to give more room for the cables.
I did my first ride with it today. It’s great. Have no problems with it and plenty of space for my hands. Can put lots of stuff in it. Lots of room for snacks!
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04-03-24, 11:14 PM
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Any pictures? I'm interested in these Topeak bags too but I need something narrow and small because my bikes mostly have external shift cables.
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As mentioned already, dont give up on the handlebar bag. They're ideal for a semi-bulky but lighter load like a sammich or two, and won't affect handling at all ( I started using a small one last year).
but, instead of multiple sandwiches, why not just take a couple granola or PowerBars/ gels, or similar? I used to do long multi-county rides, and that would be plenty.,and definitely stores comfortably in a jersey pocket.
but, instead of multiple sandwiches, why not just take a couple granola or PowerBars/ gels, or similar? I used to do long multi-county rides, and that would be plenty.,and definitely stores comfortably in a jersey pocket.
