Handlebar bags

Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

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- Frank Krygowski

On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 8:28:04 AM UTC-7, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

I used to have a bag just like that so I guess you'll have to change your mind (if you'll excuse the expression) and hate them forever more.

Op donderdag 22 oktober 2020 om 17:28:04 UTC+2 schreef Frank Krygowski:
Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

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- Frank Krygowski


I'm not convinced what is claimed.

Lou

On Thursday, 22 October 2020 12:25:10 UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op donderdag 22 oktober 2020 om 17:28:04 UTC+2 schreef Frank Krygowski:
Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

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- Frank Krygowski


I'm not convinced what is claimed.

Lou

I fail to see how a non-aero handlebar bag that goes from the top of the front wheel to the handlebar can be described as acting like a fairing. I think that it'd create drag not reduce it.

He also says that handling is better with a handlebar bag than it'd be with the same size bag behind or attached to the saddle. I disagree with that too based on my experiences.

Cheers

On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:14:35 AM UTC-7, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, 22 October 2020 12:25:10 UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op donderdag 22 oktober 2020 om 17:28:04 UTC+2 schreef Frank Krygowski:
Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

--
- Frank Krygowski


I'm not convinced what is claimed.

Lou
I fail to see how a non-aero handlebar bag that goes from the top of the front wheel to the handlebar can be described as acting like a fairing. I think that it'd create drag not reduce it.

He also says that handling is better with a handlebar bag than it'd be with the same size bag behind or attached to the saddle. I disagree with that too based on my experiences.

Cheers
You and Lou have good reason to be doubtful. The load in the bag continually shifts around and steers the bike around quite a bit. I don't remember it increasing my downhill speed by any noticeable amount so the fairing crap is a myth.

On 10/22/2020 1:23 PM, Tom Kunich wrote:
On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:14:35 AM UTC-7, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, 22 October 2020 12:25:10 UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op donderdag 22 oktober 2020 om 17:28:04 UTC+2 schreef Frank Krygowski:
Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

--
- Frank Krygowski


I'm not convinced what is claimed.

Lou
I fail to see how a non-aero handlebar bag that goes from the top of the front wheel to the handlebar can be described as acting like a fairing. I think that it'd create drag not reduce it.

He also says that handling is better with a handlebar bag than it'd be with the same size bag behind or attached to the saddle. I disagree with that too based on my experiences.

Cheers
You and Lou have good reason to be doubtful. The load in the bag continually shifts around and steers the bike around quite a bit. I don't remember it increasing my downhill speed by any noticeable amount so the fairing crap is a myth.

I once, on a long tour, had a problem with shifting loads in my
handlebar bag affecting handling. It caused a shimmy at a certain speed.
Rearranging the bag's contents fixed it.

About the aero effect: I certainly have never perceived any aero
detriment, and mine may be part of the reason I've usually outcoasted
others in my club, including people heavier than I am. That's despite
running fenders and non-aero wheels. (But technique probably plays a
part as well.)

All my current handlebar bags are quite rigid in both shape and
mounting. And the two on my most-used single bikes are aero shaped,
designed and built by me.


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- Frank Krygowski

On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:27:59 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

Strange aerodynamics as the writer states that the bag makes him
"consistently 2-4 mph faster on the steep downhills", but apparently
not at other times??
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Cheers,

John B.

On Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:52:51 +0700, John B. wrote:

On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:27:59 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

Strange aerodynamics as the writer states that the bag makes him
"consistently 2-4 mph faster on the steep downhills", but apparently not
at other times??

Weird, but perhaps he can tuck all his appendages into its the slipp
stream left by the 'cubic' handlebar bag and take better advantage of the
effect of gravity.

On 10/22/2020 3:52 PM, John B. wrote:
On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:27:59 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

Strange aerodynamics as the writer states that the bag makes him
"consistently 2-4 mph faster on the steep downhills", but apparently
not at other times??

Pack it full of rocks, I can almost guarantee you'll go downhill faster.
.... and not go faster at other times.
Mark J.

On Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:02:50 -0700, "Mark J."
wrote:

On 10/22/2020 3:52 PM, John B. wrote:
On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:27:59 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

Handlebar bags: Some of us like them.

For some reasons, see "My PBP Bike: Rack and Bag" at
https://www.renehersecycles.com/journal/

Strange aerodynamics as the writer states that the bag makes him
"consistently 2-4 mph faster on the steep downhills", but apparently
not at other times??

Pack it full of rocks, I can almost guarantee you'll go downhill faster.
... and not go faster at other times.
Mark J.

Yes, I hadn't thought of that. But Hey! An excuse for yet another
bicycle - a "Downhill Bike" - perhaps with a lead frame?
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Cheers,

John B.