Mounting handlebar bags

[Kubla]

I wasn't sure where to post this question. Does anyone use a handlebar bag with their dropped bar bike/STI shifters?

I have an older L.L. Bean handlebar bag that attaches with straps, but it just doesn't seem to fit on the bike I have in mind. Between brake cables, shifter cables and the bike computer, it's pretty crowded in the area where the bag would typically go.

Is there some kind of adaptor made that would extend the bag out a bit and help it clear the cluttered area?

[OakLeaf]

I don't, but I know someone who does. The only kind I ever used back in the day, was the kind that mounts with a fork that rests under the stem and over the bars. I don't think the forks are sold separately from the bags, so although you could probably get a cobbler to sew some sleeves into the side seams of your bag, it probably wouldn't do you any good - you'd have to buy a new bag anyway.

[Velocivixen]

Yes, go to rivbike.com and see under their bags, there is a two pronged mount that you can buy separately from bags.

[Kubla]

Yes, go to rivbike.com and see under their bags, there is a two pronged mount that you can buy separately from bags.

What a cool site! I'm now in love with Rivendell bikes! (Forget the carbon bike on the bucket list; I would be much happier with a higher end steel bike.)

Velocivixen, I tried several different links on the site and could not find the pronged mount you mentioned. Could you tell me where it was?

Oakleaf, either I or my DBF can probably retrofit something that will work...was just hoping to find some ready-made hardware to do the job.

Thank you both for your help.

[Velocivixen]

Here's the link: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r8.htm

It's called the "Barsack" rack and it's under "racks", then "front".
I love the Rivendell site. I just ordered two "John's Irish Straps" that I received yesterday.

[Sky King]

For some, a loaded handlebar bag makes the bike hard to handle (ie me). The other option to consider it a front rack bag that sits on your front rack instead of attaching to your handlebars. We have the nitto prong mount as well, they are pricey but do the job. Good luck.