I just bought my first handlebar bag, an Acorn Boxy Rando. I am not
running a front rack or fenders, but adding a front rack isn't out of
the question if it's needed. What decaleur/rackaleurs have you all
used with success paired with the Acorn?
Thanks,
Pete
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So after some deliberation and a lot of hesitation, I'm selling my
Quickbeam.
Some background:
I bought this Quickbeam when I was visiting a friend in San Francisco
in the Fall of 2008. I visited Rivendell, and this bike was one of
the floor models. I test rode it there, bought it, and had it
my bike has a similar color scheme.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253260@N00/4963970028/
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Sweet! For some reason Flicker gives me a strange safe search about
that picture and asks me if I really want to go there. Uh, yeah.
It's just a bike.
On Mar 23, 11:26 pm, Ablejack ableja...@gmail.com wrote:
my bike has a similar color
The Acorn is specifically designed for a front rack (with velcro
straps on the bottom that go around the rack), with a decaleur
optional. Instead of a decaleur, you can run straps to the brake
hoods. If you don't want a front rack, sell the Acorn and buy yourself
the Rivendell Sackville BarSack
Rene,
thanks for that. Very cool. Something worth mentioning is that the
total weight should (I assume) include the bike as well, in case that
isn't clear from the rider and all gear description.
Using this calculator with 40mm tires I indeed end up with numbers
(34/43 psi fr/rear) about 10 psi
Yes, they run true to size. I love them. Probably one of the best
Hetre substitutes in 700C (not that I have actually tried that many,
but how many folding, slick, puncture-protection-belt-less 40mm tires
are there? Marathon Racers, but they seem to run small...
This place claims to still have
I've got a 650b-wheeled Quickbeam (just for reference) and I live in a
pretty flat area. I found the 32-tooth ring unusably small so I
replaced the triple crank with a double and got rid of the chain
guard. (it's on my 1X9 Kogswell Kommuter now) I'm running a 38/40 up
front, with a 17-19 dos
That is correct. No decaleur is needed. The straps to the handlebar
make it very stable.
Rene
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On Mar 24, 2011, at 1:23 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
The Acorn is specifically designed for a front rack (with velcro
straps on the bottom that go around the rack),
On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 06:09 -0700, Rene Sterental wrote:
That is correct. No decaleur is needed. The straps to the handlebar
make it very stable.
One big reason to use a decaleur is that it provides some stand-off from
the handlebar. Strapping a bag to the bars steals away most of the top
of
On my JB's I run 80/65 and feel very comfy. I'm still at winter weight of 230.
Kelly
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On Mar 24, 2011, at 3:38 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Rene,
thanks for that. Very cool. Something worth mentioning is that the
total weight should (I assume) include the
Yes just a bike.
But it is, after all, bike porn.
Hope Flickr doesn't start doing this to all our bike photos.
=JimD
On Mar 24, 2011, at : Mar 24, 20111211AM, Benedikt wrote:
Sweet! For some reason Flicker gives me a strange safe search about
that picture and asks me if I really want to go
The Acorn Boxy Rando Bag doesn't strap to the top of the bar. It's
lateral strings go to the bottom section of the drop on your drop bars
by the barend shifters. They work equally well with M bars. Not sure
about Albatross bars.
Rene
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On Mar 24, 2011, at 6:16 AM, Steve
I used the VO threadless decaleur with an Acorn rando bag, and it
worked fine. One exception that very low handlebars on a small bike
with a long stem may not leave enough room to clear the edge of the
bag on the flat section of the handlebars. I just raised my bars a
bit to fix that. This
I can mount something like a Mark's Rack without any problem on my one
bike. However, I've done some more looking around and found this
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/rackaleur-front-bag-mount.html
which looks like it might work.
Pete
On Mar 24, 4:22
On Mar 24, 9:16 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
One big reason to use a decaleur is that it provides some stand-off from
the handlebar. Strapping a bag to the bars steals away most of the top
of the bar, preventing its use as a riding position.
Another big reason is the quick
I think you'd like a rack better.
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.comwrote:
I can mount something like a Mark's Rack without any problem on my one
bike. However, I've done some more looking around and found this
decaleurs do have their place, but with the acorn bag, I wouldnt bother. the
acorn system is very stable and easily removable. I can take my acorn boxy
bag off in maybe 5 seconds. maybe not as fast a with a decaleur, but fast
enough.
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Patrick in VT
On Mar 24, 8:58 am, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote:
However, I've done some more looking around and found this .. . which looks
like it might work.
it really depends on how picky you are. that run-over-gingerbread man
thing might work, but putting a loaded bag on your handlebars can
I'd be interested in any replies about the Jones as I am beginning to think
of another off road project. Thanks.
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks intriguing, esp. since I hate the shape of standard mtn bars
(make my wrists hurt), and I can't get drop
I think the bar tube is a low-cost option works well with m-bars. It
straps on close to the stem, which is not a very useable hand position
with mustache bars. Here's my older, non-vegan version on my Qbeam:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/2041112320/
jim m
wc ca
On Mar 24, 9:21 am,
+1 to the added benefit of a decaleur with the Acorn rando bag. I'd used the
bag without a decaleur on a Mark's Rack before, but on a subsequent bike build
I opted to go for Nitto M-13 + VO threaded decaleur. I was surprised at how
much more stable and solid the bag felt with the addition of
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 09:33, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote:
+1 to the added benefit of a decaleur with the Acorn rando bag. I'd used the
bag without a decaleur on a Mark's Rack before, but on a subsequent bike
build I opted to go for Nitto M-13 + VO threaded decaleur. I was
On Mar 24, 11:49 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd be interested in any replies about the Jones as I am beginning to think
of another off road project. Thanks.
no personal experience, but my buddy absolutely loves 'em. can't stop
raving. he wants them on a road bike. pictured
I've used the Berthoud decaleur, which I think is the most expensive
one you can get, and it is working great in combination with a Marks
rack. It is not the easiest thing in the world to set up, so I was
going to do a youtube about it, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
The bag goes between
That's the wheel setup I want! Thanks. I'll keep the Joneses and the Jensons
in mind.
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 24, 11:49 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd be interested in any replies about the Jones as I am beginning to
Okay, I was expecting something gaudy but your pinstriping is very
tasteful and understated--complements and ties together bikes and bags
quite well. And tidily done, to boot! (my efforts at fine detail
painting always end up looking like a dog's dinner at least to my
perhaps over-self-critical
I pinch flatted after getting a puncture once. The (front) tire went
soft from the puncture and threw me off the rough edge of the pavement
which pinch flatted the softened tube. I patched and inflated that
tube one hole at a time before I finally figured out what happened--
took quite a long
I already had the small Nitto front rack when I bought my Acorn Boxy
Rando. I just used it with the velcro straps never did bother with
the side attachments. The bag comes off easily enough but it was sort
of cumbersome to re-mount with the velcro. I installed a pair of D-
rings on the bottom,
While the Berthoud looks very stable, I don't like the paperclip as
cotter pin.
For that price, it should be something more substantial.
Please! Mine came with a safety pin, not a paperclip ;)
But seriously, if you think something stronger is required there, then
I suspect you haven't used one.
To be clear, it's worse than that! My go fast and my Hilsen each have
their own Marks rack and each have their own Berthoud decaleur. The
gofast uses an H91 and the Hilsen uses an H121. I use one handlebar
bag for both bikes. That's $180 worth of decaleur investment.
Ouch.
I'm sure lots of
On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 12:06 -0700, William wrote:
While the Berthoud looks very stable, I don't like the paperclip as
cotter pin.
For that price, it should be something more substantial.
Please! Mine came with a safety pin, not a paperclip ;)
But seriously, if you think something
On Mar 24, 1:57 pm, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com
wrote:
So, my question to Nathan and other is whether you like the fork mounted
dex?
i used one a few years ago - worked fine until it snapped (it was an
early VO model with shoddy welding). the new ones look better. the
big
An artisinal paper clip! Bike Snob would love that... :)
That's interesting that yours wiggles itself out, Steve. I can
imagine it happening on the roof rack with no safety pin. Hours and
hours of wiggling with no human to push it back in, I can totally
imagine it walking out entirely.
On Mar 24, 3:19 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sure lots of folks feel the VO is 'just as good' as the Berthoud
for less than 1/3 the price, just like lots of folks feel that a Surly
LHT is just as good as a Rivendell Atlantis.
i hear 'ya - but the Riv/Surly thing is kind of a
Patrick in VT
You clearly have a lot more experience than I do with these things.
Since the VO is superior to the Berthoud in the several ways you've
listed, I'll make sure to treat myself to one when my next need
arises.
On Mar 24, 1:39 pm, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 24,
On Mar 24, 4:53 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick in VT
You clearly have a lot more experience than I do with these things.
Since the VO is superior to the Berthoud in the several ways you've
listed, I'll make sure to treat myself to one when my next need
arises.
no, no. i'm
On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 13:39 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote:
On Mar 24, 3:19 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sure lots of folks feel the VO is 'just as good' as the Berthoud
for less than 1/3 the price, just like lots of folks feel that a Surly
LHT is just as good as a Rivendell
I'm selling my 59cm A.Homer Hilsen.
It's in excellent condition. 3 years old, 3000 miles. Never dropped or
rained on. Stored indoors at room temperature. (No garage storage.)
$2500, with professional packing and shipping to the CON US included.
Will consider offer on local pickup (Paso Robles
To and from Mom's today to pick up and deliver her mail, 23+ mile rt. The
inbound route to Rio Rancho involves some 3 or 4 miles of climbing and it is
all pretty much due west, from which direction blew and still blows a spring
westerly 28 gusts to 41 for the 87124 zip area, which kept my clock
Good man, for riding a Riv in messy winter weather. What is it? The crown
looks like that on my 2003 Kurt Kustom.
I'd framesaver it just to be safe, if it's a Riv, and wax it strategically,
and not worry about it after doing so. In my own case, with beaters, I don't
bother, but good bikes, yes.
It's the first Saluki--serial number SA01.
Guess I'll be googling framesaver
Rob in Seattle
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Rust? Looks to me like the Butterscotch is thawing out. First sign of
Spring!
On Mar 24, 7:22 pm, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote:
It's the first Saluki--serial number SA01.
Guess I'll be googling framesaver
Rob in Seattle
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Well, for me, a loaded handlebar bag would be a windbreaker, a
snack, my wallet (which, these days, is certainly not heavy), and my
cell phone. With that said, I've not run a handlebar bag before, so I
don't know what even a couple of extra pounds up front is going to
do. On my fast bike, a 700c
Hi Rob,
Hard to tell from the photo - but sounds like you're pretty sure it's
rust?
JPW's Framesaver is good stuff, and a lot of LBSs in Seattle carry it.
I know Recycled Cycles used to, and likely still does. I think RBW
uses Boeshield, and that's what I typically use (for chains also.)
Around
Framesaver or Boeshield T-9. Also make sure you're pulling the stem
and seatpost at least once a year to clean off and apply a fresh coat
of grease. For good measure, if you have a long-handled cylindrical
brush (sort of like a large, nylon bristled gun barrel brush), run
that through the steerer
Doesnt RBW apply frame saver to all its frames? Also, if you find that it
is rusting like that and you want to rust proof it again. Does it mean you
have to take the whole bicycle apart?
K.
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Good man, for riding a Riv
Sorry for the confusion. When I used a stem mounted dex, the bag
lifted off the rack a bit (because of the height of the headset/
headtube) which caused it to sway when loaded. The dex on the
integrated VO rack sits at the perfect height and the bag sits flat on
the rack. The dex merely
The bags look great. Do you have any interior shots? I'm curious to
see how everything is sewn together.
On Mar 22, 9:34 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Here you
go:https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5587128500250...
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM,
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