RE: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-18 Thread Sarah Gibson
maybe someone has mentioned this already and if so, sorry for the repeat. but ive found the carradice barley to double as a great handlebar bag. reckon it may depend on yr handlebar setup and yes i have a small bag support/rack under it in front... well behaved women rarely make history

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 21:18 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote: The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html The Berthoud bags age very

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-11 Thread rswatson
I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening the main lid. Wind and gravity hold it down. I've only fastened it when carrying the bike on a car or bus rack. I agree they are both excellent bags! Ryan On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-11 Thread Gino Zahnd
I have to fasten bags and lids - riding off road in northern CA is rough going. So if it ain't strapped, it goes airborne. :-) -g On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: I'm not sure I know what you're saying, Gino, but I never bother fastening the main lid. Wind and gravity

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-06-10 at 15:33 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I'm in total agreement about the Berthoud bag with a decaleur. I've tried a number of different handlebar bags and this is the best by far. Be sure to measure the room you have for mounting and get the right size. I also agree that the

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread Brian Hanson
I have an Acorn Boxy - just got it to match my Large Saddlebag for my Hilsen. Initial comments before riding: 1. I like the fact that it mounts low and is easy on/off 2. It is well made and seems very stable 3. It's on the small side, so make sure it's big enough for what you will use it for 4.

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread Gino Zahnd
The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html I personally have found the Berthoud bags harder to use en route, but eh, you'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread rswatson
On Jun 10, 2010, at 10:18 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: The Inujirushi bag has been good to me over the course of 10,000+ miles. Still looks great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3114530816/in/set-72157602102746272/ http://jitensha.com/eng/inujirushibags.html I

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread Gino Zahnd
I found the inner opening more difficult - having to fish it through the decaleur to open and/or close took more attention that reaching over the Inujirushi, for me. They're both super nice bags though, and both beautiful. What did you find harder to use about the Berthouds? I replaced my