Need top-tube bag options

I picked up my new custom Ti Seven Axiom SL last weekend. :D I'm loving it, so far...although I've only put 37 miles on it. However, I need to look for a new top-tube bag. The one I had been using on my Synapse, doesn't seem to be a good fit for the Seven...due to the brake cables not being internally wired. Not sure WHY Seven chose to do external brake cabling, especially since my bike has internally cabled Ui2...but it is what it is, and it can't be changed now. Had I known that the brake cable would be external, I would have specifically requested internal wiring...but I just assumed that since they were doing the Ui2 stuff internally, that they would do ALL of the cabling that way. Oh well. Anyways...when I tried to put my top tube bag on my new Seven, the velcro straps rub against the brake cable that runs along the side of the top tube. Even if I "tuck" the straps underneath the cable, it still rubs. Is there another solution to get around this issue? That is, besides carrying everything in my jersey pockets, which often aren't large enough.

Linda

Do you have a picture? I'm having a hard time picturing this...

When I need more stash space on a long ride or just easy access space, I use a Mountain Feed Bag.

I use this (or maybe a slightly larger model) --

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodLG_1493734.html

And the straps work fine between the top tube and cables.

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/FuelBelt-Aero-...ef=pd_sim_sg_1

and this one too:
http://www.amazon.com/Eleven81-Frame...f=pd_sim_sg_48

My cables on the outside too and I just wrap the velcro around it.

Odd question, but how long are you riding that you need to use the bento box?

I don't use a seatbag and am able to carry all I need in my pockets.

That includes spare tube,co2 cartridge and inhaler in one ziplock bag/pocket cell phone, house key, debit card in another and then some gels,bars,etc in the 3rd.

Getting impatient waiting for the pictures. Tic Toc.

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

Getting impatient waiting for the pictures. Tic Toc.

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Same here....pictures....we need pictures ;)

Oh gosh...I'm sorry about not putting up pics yet! I'll try and do that today...I promise! :o

Thanks for all of the suggestions...I will look closely at each of them.

@ehirsch83 - We do long rides on most summer weekends (80-100 miles), so I can be on the bike anywhere from 5-7 hours. Most of my jerseys, have only 1 zippered pocket, so I can't stash too much in there without it feeling too bulky. My seatbag is completely full with 2 extra tubes, C02 inflator, 2 cartridges, tire levers, mini tool, and a few other odds and ends...so no more room in there. Which is why I was resorting to a bento-box for more storage space. I just need something to hold a few snacks like Luna bar, shot bloks/chews, extra Nuun tablets, etc.


Linda

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That is one pretty bike!
How much have you had a chance to ride it?

Unfortunately, NOT much...LOL! I picked it up last Saturday...did my first ride on it Sunday (37 miles), and that's been it so far. And we're supposed to be getting some measurable snow (3-6 inches) here this evening into tomorrow morning, so I don't know when I'll get to ride it again. :(

If the roads are cleared by Sunday, I may try and get out for a bit then.

Linda