Been using an Ironweed for at least 5 or 6 years. They're cheap compared to others. Also have a tendency to collapse in on themselves so you have to be careful with the plastic liners (which are replaceable). Carry a lot and are tough. They're cheap comparatively. I know I said that but I'm always taken aback by the price of handlebar bags.
Another alternative is to get one of these: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/lighting-spares/nitto-lamp-holder-2-260mm/?geoc=US on an M12. And strap a Nelson Long Flap to it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/34136413404/in/album-72157684433492685/ I go tried and true don't mess around last for decades quality stuff like Deacon. For S24O's a Carradice Camper in the back and a Nelson Longflap in the front. More days then add Super C panniers either front or rear depending on the geometry of the bike at hand. Craig in Tucson On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 7:38:22 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Or you could change the brake hanger to a fork-crown mounted one > <https://www.rivbike.com/products/tektro-brake-cable-hanger-frame-mount>. > That should keep the cable and front bag from interfering. > > > With a Hunq, I'd recommend a small front rack like the Nitto M12 > <https://www.modernbike.com/product-2126180607?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh7O7z7LS1wIVE9VkCh0XPgxMEAQYAyABEgL-wfD_BwE>, > > which is cheap (for Nitto) and mounts to the canti posts. VO's Then you > could use the front bag of your choice. The Surly Porteur House > <https://www.modernbike.com/product-2126241794?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuq295LLS1wIVA25-Ch3fOAmFEAkYAiABEgJ2rPD_BwE> > > is a widely available (and cheaper) option, or there are plenty of options > from wonderful small shops like Ruthworks > <https://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p74/Ultralight_Porteur.html>, Swift > <https://builtbyswift.com/product-category/bags/handlebar-front-bags/>, > Treetop <http://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/front-bags>, Ironweed > <http://www.ironweedbp.com/orpington-front-bag.html>. > > > Personally, I like the Revelate Sweet Roll (and Salty Roll; I have one of > each). They are versatile to mount (drops, flats, or Jones bars) and > surprisingly capable; I carried a >10lb load (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, > junk) in mine once and the handling was not bad. I especially like the > accessory pocket to add on the front. > > But, I like these Revelate solutions for bikes that lack front mounts, > like: > > - my gravel bike (plastic Foundry Auger, which at least has fender > mounts) > - or my fat bike (Cannondale Fat CAAD, which has an aluminum fork but > lacks eyelets). > > > On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 8:05 AM, Shoji Takahashi <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Hi Ed, >> If you'd really like to use the Sweet Roll (or similar), V-brakes would >> be fine. (V-brakes would require appropriate brake lever.) >> >> Good luck on the trip! >> shoji >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 12:48:19 AM UTC-5, ed wrote: >>> >>> Last year I bought Philips' 48 Hunqapillar frame and I just recently >>> installed a Cliffhanger wheelset with dyno front hub and WI MI5 rear. >>> I am planning to use the Hunqapillar for the GDMBR next year. >>> To get better clearance from the ground, I planned on using bikepacking >>> bags but handlebar bags such as Revelate Sweet roll is not compatible with >>> cantilever brakes because it will interfere with the front brake cables. >>> >>> I would like to get suggestions from the group on what bag systems to >>> use to achieve better clearance from the ground. >>> >>> PS I rode the TransAm last year on my 51 Atlantis using Tubus Cosmo >>> (rear) and Tubus Nova low rider (front) with Carradice C front and rear >>> panniers >>> >>> Ed Fausto >>> Manila, Philippines >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
