Deluxe Bike Cube

[pooks]

Anybody seen this in the Terry catalog or on their site?

Deluxe Bike Cube

So here's my question. Is this something you'd actually use?

Or do you already have your gear storage issues taken care of?

Like, for example, in saddlebags and such that are on your bike, anyway?

[HillSlugger]

I've been using the cube for 6 months and I love it. I usually need to drive to my ride start so it's great knowing that everything I'll need is in one bag with some room to spare. I use it to carry helmet, shoes, gloves, sunglasses, hat or helmet cover, toe covers, towels, water bottles, extra jacket or jersey, etc. I haven't ever carried tools in the designated tool spaces, instead using those spaces for other things.

My minor negative is that my helmet and shoes don't fit in their designated spaces. I've ended up putting my shoes in the helmet space and the helmet simply fits along side in that compartment.

[li10up]

I've found that everything fits easily into the backseat of my vehicle.

Organized is another issue.

[Mimosa]

Wauw, kewl bag. Never saw one of those around where I live.

[Derf]

I have one that looks very similar. It is pretty huge. I use it a lot for going to the gym because I like its separate compartments, but am getting tired of people saying "wow, that's a big bag."

[7rider]

When we drive to ride, we use a big old beach bag that zips shut - fits 2 prs. of shoes, two helmets and assorted whatnots related to the ride (tools, gloves, etc.). I don't think we need yet another bag (we've got bags holding bags in the closet!), and DH would probably blow his top if I brought one home!!

[spokewench]

Having a bag with all your bike stuff is a great idea especially if you are racing or doing rides. I always recommend to new racers or riders of centuries to start using a bike bag (I use a duffle bag instead of something that was made for that purpose) and a list of things you always need when you ride.

That way, you don't end up at the ride without a helmet, your shoe inserts, your shoes, etc.

So, I've been riding 20 years and only forgot my shoes once and that was for a ride just 10 miles from my house so I went back to get them (i'm usually early for rides) and that was because I just threw everything in the trunk and didn't really think about what I was bringing.

A bike bag makes all the difference. I don't use a list anymore cause I've been riding so many years I know what I need. But, maybe I will start using one again - I am getting older and uh more forgetful

[emily_in_nc]

During riding season, I keep one of those big Rubbermaid tubs (with lid) in my car. Inside is all my biking gear. After a ride when things are damp, I have to take it out to dry, but before rides it hides my gear when I park (I drive an Element so don't have a trunk) and looks non-descript when I leave it in the car during rides, not like it's full of pricy stuff like a fancy gym bag might. Works for me, and a lot less pricy than the bag at the Terry site.

Emily