Quick release handlebar bags

issue
slipping Quick release handlebar bags

(this issue has probably been addressed before -however I couldn't find a reference to
it though)

How do you keep a handlebar bag from slipping down onto the front wheel?

Cannondale quick release handlebar bag
the max weight is 10 lbs.

however even with less weight than this, angled almost horizontally and tightened to the
max the bag still slip down onto the front tire


this is the second bag (Schwinn)
any experience or solutions?

I like the front bag (although balance is skewed)

thanks
ku

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How do you keep a handlebar bag from slipping down onto the front wheel?

Cannondale quick release handlebar bag
the max weight is 10 lbs.

however even with less weight than this, angled almost horizontally and
tightened to the
max the bag still slip down onto the front tire

10 pounds is an awful lot of weight for a quick-release handlebar bag
mechanism. I've had issues with half that weight, but if you want to try and
make it work as well as possible, I'd first use alcohol and clean both the
handlebar and the parts that mount to it, make sure the bolts are
lubricated, and try again. If that doesn't work, I'd consider using
permanent double-sided adhesive tape and see if that helps.

But I'd also try and find a way to carry no more than 3-4 pounds up front.
That weight is way up high and definitely affects handling (I use a small
Topeak bag and carry a 3-pound camera and it really changes the way my bike
handles, but if you had a touring bike, the effect would probably less than
on my Trek 5900).

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA

"bo-ku" wrote in message
...
issue
slipping Quick release handlebar bags

(this issue has probably been addressed before -however I couldn't find a
reference to
it though)

How do you keep a handlebar bag from slipping down onto the front wheel?

Cannondale quick release handlebar bag
the max weight is 10 lbs.

however even with less weight than this, angled almost horizontally and
tightened to the
max the bag still slip down onto the front tire


this is the second bag (Schwinn)
any experience or solutions?

I like the front bag (although balance is skewed)

thanks
ku

--
bo ku
have a visual aesthetic experience

"bo-ku" wrote in message
...
issue
slipping Quick release handlebar bags

(this issue has probably been addressed before -however I couldn't find a
reference to
it though)

How do you keep a handlebar bag from slipping down onto the front wheel?


Lots to choose from on this side of the pond... Altura... Topeak... Agu...
Ortlieb...

See www.wiggle.co.uk from menu on left, select Bags - handlebar.

Certainly in my Altura one, I regularly carry more than 10lbs and I've had
no problems with it.

Cheers, helen s

Sun, 5 Jun 2005 00:54:21 +0100, ,
"wafflycat" waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote:

Certainly in my Altura one, I regularly carry more than 10lbs and I've had
no problems with it.

I've never seen a handle bar bag as impressive the Arkel bags and
mount.

http://www.arkel-od.com/
--
zk

In article ,
"Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote:

'd first use alcohol and clean both the
handlebar and the parts that mount to it, make sure the bolts are
lubricated, and try again. If that doesn't work, I'd consider using
permanent double-sided adhesive tape and see if that helps.

But I'd also try and find a way to carry no more than 3-4 pounds up front.
That weight is way up high and definitely affects handling (I use a small
Topeak bag and carry a 3-pound camera and it really changes the way my bike
handles, but if you had a touring bike, the effect would probably less than
on my Trek 5900).

Thanks for the suggestions on different bags
and I 'll try the above procedures and see what happens

I also put camera in bag -but with wide angle lens (BIG) - increases the weight
thanks



--
bo ku
have a visual aesthetic experience

In article ,
"Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote:

'd first use alcohol and clean both the
handlebar and the parts that mount to it, make sure the bolts are
lubricated, and try again. If that doesn't work, I'd consider using
permanent double-sided adhesive tape and see if that helps.

But I'd also try and find a way to carry no more than 3-4 pounds up front.
That weight is way up high and definitely affects handling (I use a small
Topeak bag and carry a 3-pound camera and it really changes the way my bike
handles, but if you had a touring bike, the effect would probably less than
on my Trek 5900).

Thanks for the suggestions on different bags
and I 'll try the above procedures and see what happens

I also put camera in bag -but with wide angle lens (BIG) - increases the weight
thanks



--
bo ku
have a visual aesthetic experience

bo-ku wrote:
issue
slipping Quick release handlebar bags

(this issue has probably been addressed before -however I couldn't find a reference to
it though)

How do you keep a handlebar bag from slipping down onto the front wheel?

Cannondale quick release handlebar bag
the max weight is 10 lbs.

however even with less weight than this, angled almost horizontally and tightened to the
max the bag still slip down onto the front tire


this is the second bag (Schwinn)
any experience or solutions?

I like the front bag (although balance is skewed)

We've used the Cannondale bag, and had the same problem at first. I'm
assuming this is the one that has the stainless steel straps holding
the bag's mount to the handlebars, tightented by allen screws from the
front.

Anyway, I used blue Loctite thread locking compound. I smeared some
between the strap and the handlebar, then tightened as usual. It
hardens into a weak adhesive and it kept the bag in place with much
more weight than 10 pounds.

BTW, I have had no problem carrying _lots_ of weight in a handlebar
bag, as long as the weight (and bag) don't move relative to the front
wheel & handlebar. (This is on touring bike geometry). If the weight
is free to wobble, it can be annoying. Otherwise, no worries for me.

But maybe this is due to my paperboy days, when I regularly rode with
at least 30 pounds of papers in a front-mounted wire basket?

- Frank Krygowski

On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 23:40:46 -0700, Zoot Katz
wrote:

Sun, 5 Jun 2005 00:54:21 +0100, ,
"wafflycat" waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote:

Certainly in my Altura one, I regularly carry more than 10lbs and I've had
no problems with it.

I've never seen a handle bar bag as impressive the Arkel bags and
mount.

http://www.arkel-od.com/


And it's only $123 U.S! What a deal.

For those of us who are not oil sheiks, may I suggest a product that
is on sale for $20 right now, and from what I can see, at least 4/5 as
good as the Akel bag. Maybe the same or better. It's what I use and is
as nice as any handlebar bag I've ever seen up close with my own eyes.
The quick release mechanism cannot drop down, and the QR attachment
uses four nuts with two U bolts and a big hard bracket. I carry ten
pounds in this sometimes, including my sound system, and have had no
slipping problems ever. This thing is deluxe and sturdy. At this
price, I am going to order another right now to have on hand. These
things will only go up in price next year, same as with many products.

http://tinyurl.com/7wxpo

Performance® TransIt Pro Handlebar Bag
Regular Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $19.98 (That's 50% Off!)
Item #20-1355D
In Stock

"Large main compartment with three internal pockets, three external
pockets – including a cell phone pocket, protective map sleeve on top.
Quick release attachment system, includes a high-vis, quick-access
rain cover. 3M Scotchlite™ reflective tape on front. Storage capacity:
286 cu. in. Black(BLK)."

Geezer Boy

ADisclaimer: as usual, no connection with Performance Bike, etc., blah
blah.

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 17:05:47 -0400,
, Fatso
wrote:


http://www.arkel-od.com/

And it's only $123 U.S! What a deal.

For those of us who are not oil sheiks, may I suggest a product that
is on sale for $20 right now, and from what I can see, at least 4/5 as
good as the Akel bag. Maybe the same or better. It's what I use and is
as nice as any handlebar bag I've ever seen up close with my own eyes.

Yep. Arkel is the good stuff. It's got all the bells and whistles
you'd have built in yourself were you too a cyclist and talented
designer spending years on the project. A Glad bag will do 4/5 of what
an Ortlieb bag does too.

The company's name is "Arkel Over Designs" and it's so true.
Guaranteed for life rather than another generic sweat shop product for
blowing out to consumers. You'll have to see and handle the product to
appreciate the difference. Then you'd have to decide whether it is
worth it to you to have the best.
Having owned their LadyBug pannier for a number of years, I'll not
settle for anything of lesser quality and fewer slick details.
--
zk

In article . com,
wrote:

We've used the Cannondale bag, and had the same problem at first. I'm
assuming this is the one that has the stainless steel straps holding
the bag's mount to the handlebars, tightented by allen screws from the
front.

Thats the one -

Anyway, I used blue Loctite thread locking compound. I smeared some
between the strap and the handlebar, then tightened as usual. It
hardens into a weak adhesive and it kept the bag in place with much
more weight than 10 pounds.
I will try the above - and let you know how it works
thanks


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bo ku
have a visual aesthetic experience