Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
32 cm? Mine, which prompted this thread, is 43 cm (to the rack, not the fender, which is ever further)!! On Sep 30, 2012, at 7:03 PM, john wrote: @ Steve, Joe, and Jim: thanks for the great photos. These really help. I've got an interesting situation (I think). I have been flummoxed in trying to set up a handlebar bag for some time now. In short, my bike's long head tube combined with a fairly large frame have been difficult to fit. I ride a Sam Hillborne (60 cm). The drop from the horrizontal stem bolt to the top of my fender (where a rack would sit if I still had one on) is 32 cm. My first attempt was with an Ostrich bag with a Velo Orange stem-mounted decaleur. The bag was too short: it didn't reach my rack. The second attempt was with a Swift Industries rando bag (their largest). Still too short to reach the top of the rack. I've been eyeing a Gilles Berthoud 28 (their largest) for a couple years now, but have not wanted to pull the trigger for fear of it not working, either. So, questions to any and all: The largest Berthoud is 25 cm tall. I've still got 7 cm between the bag and the horrizontal stem bolt. Will the Berthoud decaleur get me to the rack? If so, do I purchase their standard size (91) or their longer (121)? I'll attatch a picture of my set up in hopes of helping to clarify my situation. Thanks all! On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:10:22 PM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: > > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ue8j7n-WqpkJ. 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
@ Steve, Joe, and Jim: thanks for the great photos. These really help. I've got an interesting situation (I think). I have been flummoxed in trying to set up a handlebar bag for some time now. In short, my bike's long head tube combined with a fairly large frame have been difficult to fit. I ride a Sam Hillborne (60 cm). The drop from the horrizontal stem bolt to the top of my fender (where a rack would sit if I still had one on) is 32 cm. My first attempt was with an Ostrich bag with a Velo Orange stem-mounted decaleur. The bag was too short: it didn't reach my rack. The second attempt was with a Swift Industries rando bag (their largest). Still too short to reach the top of the rack. I've been eyeing a Gilles Berthoud 28 (their largest) for a couple years now, but have not wanted to pull the trigger for fear of it not working, either. So, questions to any and all: The largest Berthoud is 25 cm tall. I've still got 7 cm between the bag and the horrizontal stem bolt. Will the Berthoud decaleur get me to the rack? If so, do I purchase their standard size (91) or their longer (121)? I'll attatch a picture of my set up in hopes of helping to clarify my situation. Thanks all! On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:10:22 PM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: > > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ue8j7n-WqpkJ. 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. <>
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Rex You can always design and spec your own and then get it made custom. Make your own prototype(s) from corroplast and tape, use those for as long as it takes you to design your perfect bag. Once it's done, fold your plastic bag flat, and mail it to your custom bag maker as a pattern. It'll be brilliant. Search 'corroplast' on this board to see the ones that a couple of us have come up with. On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:10:22 PM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: > > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/e73T1CcURuIJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
I tried to get one this week and didn't get it fast enough, now I know why. :-) I'll have to give it a try again on the next round. I have an Acorn handlebar bag and a medium saddlebag on my 66cm Quickbeam, both of which are great. With a 62cm Hunq arriving shortly I was hoping to get the tall rando for it but no love this time around. Congrats on getting yours. Let us know how it works and if it really fits. Aloha! On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:19 AM, tragicallyaverage wrote: > Acorn Bags introduced a Tall Rando Bag a while back and Berthoud sells a > taller h-bag too - the 28 model or it's variations. > I just ordered a tall Acorn bag so hopefully this will solve my problems > too. I'm 6'3", ride a 64cm/65cm. > On another note, I like rack supported bags as they sit lower than bar > supported bags, and in general, you can put a little more weight on them. > > > > On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:10:22 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: >> >> My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it >> doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting >> to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front >> racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look >> very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes >> with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the >> bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance >> down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag >> wouldn't be ideal for me. >> >> Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried >> such a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a >> non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? >> >> Thanks! >> -Rex >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/P4Wr30cOUgEJ. > > 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. > -- Robert Harrison [email protected] statrix.com -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Here's my 68Cm QB with front bag and Mustache bars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7866686844/in/set-72157625210417815 Kelly On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:10:22 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: > > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GvYVwkEEnigJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Rex, If you are interested in Gilles Berthoud GB2886, i have a brand new one in blueish grey color. Parviz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xmIhiiJ7yIEJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Acorn Bags introduced a Tall Rando Bag a while back and Berthoud sells a taller h-bag too - the 28 model or it's variations. I just ordered a tall Acorn bag so hopefully this will solve my problems too. I'm 6'3", ride a 64cm/65cm. On another note, I like rack supported bags as they sit lower than bar supported bags, and in general, you can put a little more weight on them. On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:10:22 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: > > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/P4Wr30cOUgEJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Uh, how much bottom support do you think is needed for a handlebar bag?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/3634055322/sizes/l/in/set-72157619758078965/ Also, you made no statement about the size of your frame in your original post (my frame is 65 cm). Good luck with your search... Jim On Sep 26, 12:49 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > > Unfortunately, the options to mount a handlebar bag on a larger frame > > bike are limited. I have Gilles Berthoud GB2886 front bag (the > > largest size available from Berthoud) paired with a stem-mount > > decaleur that was previously sold by Velo Orange, however, it's no > > longer available. > > > Thanks for the feedback. That's a nice bag, but it looks like it still > > needs some bottom support, and barely reaches your rack. I'm not sure what > frame size you ride (to infer the steerer length), but it still looks like > a shorter distance than mine. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > Unfortunately, the options to mount a handlebar bag on a larger frame > bike are limited. I have Gilles Berthoud GB2886 front bag (the > largest size available from Berthoud) paired with a stem-mount > decaleur that was previously sold by Velo Orange, however, it's no > longer available. > > Thanks for the feedback. That's a nice bag, but it looks like it still needs some bottom support, and barely reaches your rack. I'm not sure what frame size you ride (to infer the steerer length), but it still looks like a shorter distance than mine. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Front rack bag for tall riders?
Unfortunately, the options to mount a handlebar bag on a larger frame bike are limited. I have Gilles Berthoud GB2886 front bag (the largest size available from Berthoud) paired with a stem-mount decaleur that was previously sold by Velo Orange, however, it's no longer available. Perhaps you might be able to source something similar from a custom builder. I'm not sure, by the way, how you would fare mounting a similar decaleur with moustache bars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/6039071852/sizes/l/in/set-72157619758078965/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/5326121224/sizes/l/in/set-72157619758078965/ Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Sep 26, 12:10 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it > doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting > to a rack mounted bag since both of the bikes I'd use it on have front > racks. The problem is, in all of the pictures that I see where they look > very conveniently placed, they're on small bikes. On these small bikes > with short steerer tubes the bag is tall enough to come up nearly to the > bar height, and all is well. Problem for us tall guys is that the distance > down to the rack is quite extreme. So, I'm thinking that such a bag > wouldn't be ideal for me. > > Any thoughts on this subject from fellow tall riders? Have you tried such > a bag? Did it feel inconvenient to use? Did you find it to be a > non-issue, such that you're wondering what I'm fretting about? > > Thanks! > -Rex -- 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.
