A Little Bicycle Lunch Box

[Sarabeth]

I love my Bento Box that I have attached to my bicycle on the top tube. It is so handy to carry small snack items while you are out riding. Everything is right there in front of you and you don't have to stop or reach in hard-to-get-into back pockets of your jersey.

See my story and photos on my blog. The post is titled: "A Bicycle Lunch Box" (http://http://bycycletrips.blogspot.com/2008/12/riding-with-lunch-box.html)

Sarabeth
www.bycycletrips.blogspot.com (http://www.bycycletrips.blogspot.com)

[msincredible]

I love mine too! :)

Fixed your link for you:


See my story and photos on my blog. The post is titled: "A Bicycle Lunch Box" (http://bycycletrips.blogspot.com/2008/12/riding-with-lunch-box.html)

[bmccasland]

Another happy Bento Box customer - snacks, cell phone, inhaler, spare change, all within easy reach. Have had mine for a few years now. Hard to believe... Just wish it came in something other than basic black.

[Pedal Wench]

bmcc, there is a company that makes a pink one!

[Zen]

Just wish it came in something other than basic black.

Duct tape and stickers?

[GLC1968]

Just wish it came in something other than basic black.

Spray paint? ;)

I love mine, too. It's the perfect place to stash the point-and-shoot camera allowing easy on-bike access.

[Pedal Wench]

http://cgi.ebay.com/PINK-BENTO-BOX-Bicycle-Pack-Carrier-f-Gels-&-Snacks-etc_W0QQitemZ380088094453QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081208?IMSfp=TL081208119008r25947

or

http://www.amazon.com/Bento-Box-Small/dp/B001J9P7Y0

[katluvr]

Fuel belt makes "bento-type boxes" now. They come come in all kinds of colors. I have a pink one. I could find the link...but figured many others have already attached links/sites.
They also "zip" up so they don't let moisture in. (My real "bento box" has the mesh velco closure).
I agree--not matter the brand or color--could not live without it!
:)
Happy New Year!!!!

[bmccasland]

Given a choice between black and pink, I'd pick black any day. I'm one of those gals that hates pink. Blech!! But the big one comes in blue and red too. ooooooh :D

[Sarabeth]

My Bento has a mesh closure flap top (velco's on the outside).

For those asking about the Pink one you can see the zipper closed type here:
http://www.triplesportsonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FB_BKBOX&Category_Code=TRIACC

It is by FuelBelt. My friend who ONLY outfits her bike and self in pink, has the pink one. She likes the fact that it zips closed, and she says rain doesn't get in it! Personally I like the non-zip -- because in the winter when I'm riding and wearing thick gloves it would be hard to unzip the zipper, I would think. The mesh flap closing one is so easy to access.

You can see a photo of it on her bike on my blog:
scoll down to the pink bike photo.
http://bycycletrips.blogspot.com/2008/12/cycled-10000-miles-this-year.html

Sara

"Life is much like riding a bicycle. If you don't stop pedaling, you won't fall off."

[DebTX]

This is so timely -
When we were in the LBS this week, DH asked if they carried Bento Boxes. He was certain I would want one! But I had no idea what it was and they didn't have any in stock (it's a small shop).

Thanks for posting the photos - that's exactly what I need.

Since I'm probably going to order it online, can you help me decide between "large and small"?

I'd love to put a snack, keys, phone in it, but would it also fit a spare tube and CO2 cartridge? Getting at my undersaddle bag is near impossible due to the location of my extra bottle cages.

Thanks!

[DebTX]

:D My Bento Box arrived this weekend and I just got back from a ride with it.

When I attached it to my bike, all I could think of was the 3M sticky note story, and how much I wish I had thought of this.

It provides convenient storage using "dead" real estate on the bike and I was able to put my first aid kit, my ID, my keys and garage door opener in it. Could've probably put a power bar too, but I didn't need a snack today.

It's brilliant. Sarabeth - I thank you! :)

[Zen]

Now here (http://ridelugged.com/2008/03/27/diy-handlebar-lunchbox-thing/) is a Little Bicycle Lunch Box

[TrekTheKaty]

Now here (http://ridelugged.com/2008/03/27/diy-handlebar-lunchbox-thing/) is a Little Bicycle Lunch Box

Sweet :D

[OakLeaf]

I asked this in another thread and got no response, so I'll ask again: how do the boxes fit on a road frame? I ordered a bento box and sent it back. I couldn't see how it wouldn't interfere with steering if I cinched it tight enough, or flop around if I left it loose. Plus either way the velcro straps seemed like they'd really scratch my frame.

Maybe it's just my shallow head angle. Maybe it's just the small carbon frame, where the straps have to pass quite a ways behind the head tube. Any input? I really like the idea of the bento box, but just couldn't see how it would work on my bike.:confused:

[AnnieBikes]

Oakleaf, I have my Bento Box on a road bike and do not tighten the velcro on the stem very tight, just enough to keep it on. There is no interference at all with steering. There are two stem straps and then two that go around the top tube. I tighten these two fairly tight, running them under the cables on the top tube. There is no scratching of paint as the "sticky" hook part of the velcro is away from the paint and is not a problem. I occasionally have to straighten it on the tube if I load it with a camera, cell, and snacks. Your best bet is to try one that someone else has on your bicycle. There are several makers of these now with slightly different configurations...like only one strap for the stem, so try the one you plan to buy. I absolutely could not live without it. :D

[Possegal]

Maybe a photo will help? (what did we do before digital?)

I have a Trek 1000, if that helps at all. I've noticed no issue with steering. Sometimes I bump into it a bit when I am standing, but that may be due to a little too much ME, not really the bento box's fault. :) It's never really bothered me and I so like having that there for things that it would outweigh the annoyance of the occasional bump into it.