ok i just discovered bento

[han-grrl]

any one else "bento"??

[teigyr]

I saw some this weekend and realized I had no idea what it was. For some reason, I thought they were bigger and more box-like.

Now that I've seen them, I want one. It's on the list of things to get

[hermitclub]

I do, I do. Love my Bento. So handy for things that you want to reach while riding, but don't want to search through your jersey pockets.

[OakLeaf]

How well do they fit on a short carbon frame like this? I don't know if that front velcro would reach around the area where my top tube and down tube morph into the head tube.

[oxysback]

any one else "bento"??

Are you talking about the food or the little storage thingy that straps to your top tube?

I like both!

[katluvr]

Bento!!!!!!!!
I have had one since I started riding. I often wear closer fitting tops and tanks w/ minimal pockets.

OakLeaf--I have a VERY small bike and I hav managed to fit the bento fine.

On my pink carbon bike I now have a pink "bento" from fuel belt. I must admit I like my orignial better. But the fuel belt brand zips instead of the mess velco closure...so better in rain.

[Pedal Wench]

Bento!!!!!!!!
I have had one since I started riding. I often wear closer fitting tops and tanks w/ minimal pockets.

OakLeaf--I have a VERY small bike and I hav managed to fit the bento fine.

On my pink carbon bike I now have a pink "bento" from fuel belt. I must admit I like my orignial better. But the fuel belt brand zips instead of the mess velco closure...so better in rain.

I was about to buy that pink one too. My problem with the velcro ones is that when I stand out of the saddle, the velcro rubs against my leg, and by the end of a week tour, I'm bloody and scratched in that one area.

[katluvr]

I do "bump" it but haven't really had those issues.
It is true...having a "small bike" and short reach has it issues. I do bump into it more when I dismount and stand over it.

I think the fuel belt one is better than the starndard bento if that is your issue. I think the small one fits snugger. But it is a hard case.
On the other hand the other one has some plastic "stays" that can be removed so it is softer sided.

But I could NOT live without it!

[han-grrl]

i meant these kinds of things
http://www.bentobusiness.co.uk/useri...PageMosaic.jpg

are you gals talking about these?
http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts...?idProduct=109

hmmm...i wonder how i would pack my lunches in there