Map case ???

[teigyr]

I know, I have tons of questions!

When I lived in Calif, I rarely rode in the rain. I would clip route sheets to my stem by using a ziptie around the stem then an alligator clip through that. The clip would hold the sheet. I've seen a few front cases with a clear plastic sheet over the top that would suffice but I wondered what other people use/do for this and how it works for them? I don't really need the additional storage space of a case right now and I'm pretty much a minimalist of what I carry on my bike. It isn't to say I don't carry a lot...(tubes, a tire if I'm going on a long ride, gel, the list goes on) but I tend to stow things in my camelbak or in a jersey pocket. I haven't done a group ride in Washington yet so I haven't seen how other people deal with route slips.

Thanks :)

[snapdragen]

I use one of these, when I remember to bring it.:rolleyes:

http://www.cycoactive.com/bike/bms.html

[teigyr]

Snap, I've seen those before! I guess my question is (and was at the time), what about your computer? Because if you're following a route that says at 1.7 miles you turn right, you'd need the computer. Of course I obsess over it anyway! How else would I know if I rode well or not? (joking but honestly, I get vexed if I don't ride with it.)

I'd do the ziptie alligator clip thing and put the route sheet in a baggie but I'm sure THAT'D be fred :o

[HillSlugger]

I use a Cue Clip (http://www.cueclip.com/). I've got a piece of clear plastic (salvaged from some clamshell packaging) I use over the paper to keep it from flapping in the breeze.

[teigyr]

Oooh, pretty. I bet I could find some heavier plastic sleeve thing in an appropriate size. I could just fold the map/sheet to make it fit. Ok, I think I see what direction this is going. Thanks! :D

I like the idea of the larger one for, say, an actual map if I wouldn't be following directions turn-by-turn. The cue-clip would be perfect for group rides! I'm foreseeing both in my future, actually.

[snapdragen]

Are you afraid the map holder blocks the computer? It doesn't, unless your computer is mounted on your stem.


Snap, I've seen those before! I guess my question is (and was at the time), what about your computer?

[teigyr]

Yeah, it is mounted on the stem. My bars are flat on top. Oddly enough, that was stock on the bike (Orbea Marmolada) and while I questioned it at first, I now like them a lot. The LBS mounted the computer on the stem just because it was easier. I suppose I could mess around with mounting it a different way if it is an issue. Bikes are getting so creative now! I learned today that the Lemond (DH's bike) won't accept the workstand because the tube is larger. I remember when tubes were tubes....

[roguedog]

I use a Cue Clip (http://www.cueclip.com/). I've got a piece of clear plastic (salvaged from some clamshell packaging) I use over the paper to keep it from flapping in the breeze.

MD - perfect. I love those. Might have to get a couple...

[teigyr]

Yes, the clips look perfect. I found a website of a place that sells heavy duty sheet protectors in all sorts of sizes like 3x6.5". I might look at some of my old ride sheets and see how I folded them up. I know some people use baggies but I think I'd prefer a heavier plastic. If I do get small sheet protectors, I'll order 100 so if anyone wants some, let me know. Any suggestions of size would help too :) I'd give 'em out for free, how and why would I use 100 of the little beasties? The website I found for thick vinyl protectors was http://www.rabcoproducts.com

[teigyr]

Might I say, once again, that you all are the best? No matter what the question, there is somebody who can answer. Thank you!