Bento Box. You've got to have one of these!

[maillotpois]

I have one and take it on long rides, but I have to say it bothers me a bit when fully loaded and I am climbing out of the saddle.

Ditto. It bugs me way too much when I climb out of the saddle (which I do a lot). I hardly ever use it.

[fidlfreek]

FYI Bento boxes come in multiple sizes. The smallest one might work well on the bike with the steep top tube...

[TrekTheKaty]

This is what I use. Works great.

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...oc_id=4262&v=T

DH puts his in a ziploc in a jersey pocket.

Here is two more options:

http://felixwong.com/2002/10/bicycle-map-holders/

http://www.bicycletouring101.com/Bik...eMapHolder.htm

[Crankin]

I don't have a Bento Box, but as far as the cue sheet holder goes; I've never understood why people use clips or clothespins... I've seen too many people have their cue sheets fly off in the breeze using that method.
I have a see through plastic cue sheet holder that I got at REI for about 7.00. My only issue is that both me and my bike are so small that it flaps on my knees at times. But, it doesn't really bother me.
I've thought of getting the Bento, but not sure how it will work with my very differently shaped tubes.

[RoadRaven]

I have one and take it on long rides, but I have to say it bothers me a bit when fully loaded and I am climbing out of the saddle.

I have often thought about a Bento Box for my training/commuting bike, but this is the exact reason why I havn't succumbed...

And Cunningham, this forum is where I first heard about them - they're such a great idea

[SouthernBelle]

They come in 2 sizes and the large one does tend to sag to the side when loaded. I mostly use the small one for snacks and it doesn't shift .

[GLC1968]

I have a see through plastic cue sheet holder that I got at REI for about 7.00. My only issue is that both me and my bike are so small that it flaps on my knees at times. But, it doesn't really bother me.

I used to use this too...but I kept getting little scrapes and cuts on my thighs/knees from it (my top tube is very short), so I stopped using it. It now lives on my H's bike.

For the Bento box - the smallest one works great on a small, sloping top tube bike. I used mine all the time on my 44cm Dolce and it worked great. It's the exact right size for my camera and it's MUCH easier to grab a camera from a velcro'ed box infront of you than to try and get it out from a jersey pocket. Plus - no danger of sweating all over it and steaming up the lens!

[SouthernBelle]

Hmmm. Steaming up the lens. I'm shocked and appalled. You aren't the Naked Cyclist are you?

[arielmoon]

I saw a Bento box at the century yesterday. Since my jersey was weighed down by all my Gu and Shot blocks, camera and keys I was oogling it from afar.

[GLC1968]

Hmmm. Steaming up the lens. I'm shocked and appalled. You aren't the Naked Cyclist are you?

If I were, where would the camera go in order to steam it up?

[jesvetmed]

I love my bento box... I keep my cell phone and/or camera in there and a power bar or gel.

I put the keys there once, but they jingled the entire way! Won't do that again.

I agree about climbing - -when I stand my inner thigh hits the velcro or corner a bit and scrapes a little. But when I'm sitting, it's my favorite thing on my bike!

And thanks for the info about map holders. I always have to yank it out of the back pocket, try to see what part I'm looking for, and get it folded and back in. I've lost a couple this way! Next season I'll try one of the holders. Great suggestions.