bike bags?

it "clips" to either side of the stem.... so that part on most handlebars is round anyways.... i also have the bigger around ones (31.8 i think??????) mine are slightly flat were i hold them... but round where the stem holds them... and where this bag holder goes!

and by using clip... let me amend... it SCREWS on! it goes around the bar.. either with or without the rubbyer stuff (hubby had to use something less thick than what they supplied... would have to aske him what!) that acts like a... uhm.... washer/griper... then you screw it one!

i really need to take pics tonight for you guys!!!!!!!

here's a link to my bars

Here's a picture from above. I like that the bag stands out a bit from the bar itself, it didn't affect my computer attachment etc. As Cali mentioned, there is also a little clip on thing above where it attaches to the bar ( you can see the edge of my HRM which is attached to it) that you can have on or off depending on whether you need it. I'm sure CG will have better pics but I thought I'd show you this one while I had time.

Trac'

OK.... rather than bogging the thread down with a bunch of pics in case some are on dial up.... i made a page for those interested in more detailed pics of the holder and bag here! 7 pics.... so dial up will take a little bit to load!

if you want any more pics of anything.... let me know!

Cali, you missed your calling, you need to be a bike gadget rep!!! ;)

T~

Wow! Cali! Great pics!

Thanks for doing all those photos for us. Now I've got something more to add to my wish list, "things I don't really need, but want anyway cuz they're cool" :D

Oh No KnottedYet, you NEED this bag ;) its very very cool!!!!

T~

sorry, couldn't resist!

I just this moment got back from REI with one of these bags - I can't wait to see if I can actually attach it tomy handlebars - I really hope so - it looks to be the perfect size. I'm a little to burned out to fuss with screws and brackets right now - maybe tomorrow!

Thanks for all the great info, cali and tracy - it was very helpful :)

My basket came and I love it! It's so cute! I can't use it yet (am grounded from the bike until Sunday, grrrrr!) (wait, just realized it looks like I'm 12-years old again - medical procedure yesterday grounded me, not my daddy, heh) but anyway, here is the basket:

http://planetpooks.wordpress.com/fil...et-closeup.jpg

It's spring-mounted to the rear bike rack, easy on and off so you can actually carry it in as a shopping basket if you want. I think I will so that I can see how things fit, and not buy more than I can carry!

Somewhere recently I saw a net that fits over baskets to keep things from bouncing out, but I evidently didn't bookmark it, grrrr.

I have more pics on my blog.

ohmigosh.... that's CUTE! you need a cute lil dog to carry around now! (my bike store has dog baskets for the front of bikes! SO cute! little paw prints and stuff on the cushions/blankies!)

but that baske is really cute!

They also had a version that hangs on the front -- several versions, as a matter of fact. I just decided to go with the back version ... I don't remember why! The brand name is Kettler. They even had a bright-colored front basket I loved but it turned out it was made for a kid's bike or trike or something. LOL!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=UTF8&v=glance

Hey.....what a great looking basket!!! :)

It looks very sturdy, too. Hmmm....that would REALLY be a good idea for my bike..... It would be nice to bike ride to the grocery store/veggie stand, rather than taking the car - or, walking....
(of course, I would need a super strong lock for my bike if I were to leave it outside where I live.....).

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medical procedure yesterday grounded me

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Hope you're feeling better soon :D !!

Have a peaceful day.

Denise

Thanks, Denise -- being able to lock my bike at the store is my concern, too. No bike racks, even.

Hmm. I could push it up and down the aisles with me... <g>

LOVE that basket! It really looks cute and very functional! Thanks for posting the picture :D

Tracy

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Hmm. I could push it up and down the aisles with me...

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I sometimes bring my bike in the store and leave in the front by the big bags of dog food and BBQ charcoal or what ever all that stuff is. No one has ever told me a couldn't do it and I don't always have a lock with me.
Jones

Yea, I'd bring that puppy in - maybe even ask "customer service" if there's such a desk to just park it back there, or lock it to something... or just say "it's my grocery cart" and wheel it down the aisles.
It owuld make the "bring your own" folks happy :-) (as in bring your own bag to the store, your own mug to the drink shoppe, and cut back on the disposables!)