I agree with Mike's suggestion to "go big" for a handlebar bag. The additional capacity is useful for longer rides (and, I assume, brevets although I don't ride in those events). There's little weight penalty in having a large bag, and it doesn't have to be loaded to the gills at all times. I often compartmentalize my Berthoud with some foam camera bag inserts (I have a number from my Domke photo bags) just to provide some useful arrangement to the large space available in the GB2886 bag.
It's still convenient for shorter rides to switch the Berthoud out for a Nigel Smythe "Little Loafer" front bag if I don't need the capacity of the Berthoud. I don't feel compelled to keep the Berthoud on my bike all the time! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Mar 27, 7:31 am, Mike <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mar 25, 9:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Ok I was under the impression it was needed for stability. That and if to > > short I would be able to read or us the map holder. (no biggie there really) > > You're right there Kelly. I bet the tall Berthoud bag and a Berthoud > decauler would work fine for you on a big bike. I really think it's a > bad idea for a taller person to get a small HB bag like the one VO > sells. The Berthoud bags are great quality and work well when set-up > properly. The Berthoud decauler would work well for you if the bag is > below the HB a few centimeters. I've used the VO decauler and it might > not work as well for you depending on your set-up > > http://www.renehersebicycles.com/NPP%20Bags.htm > > My 63cm Hilsen with the largest Berthoud bag: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/3585988020/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4510673877/in/set-721576131...http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/3419940264/in/set-721576131... > > Berthoud bag mounted on my Rambouillet (sold) with VO > decauler:http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4251858375/in/set-721576131... > > It might be hard to see in this photo but mounting the bag was a bit > tricky because of the length of the stem and position of the > decauler. > > I definitely say go big on the bag, it's expensive but worth it and > consider the Berthoud decauler. You could also see if someone could > build you a decauler. > > --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
