[ORRando] Modern front bags

Thu Apr 21 15:36:21 PDT 2011

If you're cheap/crafty, you can add some straps and hardware to a  
portable cooler or soft-sided lunchbox, something like this: http:// 
www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_089V002597277000P? 
prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10

Here's a pic (not my bike or bag) of a similar bag (the 36-can model)  
in use: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4291939816_4392d0d386_o.jpg

Or you can get really ambitious and make a bag from scrap. This PDF  
pattern -- http://randon.googlegroups.com/web/test_pattern.pdf? 
gda=lWIP1UIAAADdCG28ku8Emv75MImY4Xw65Fjvpdj63MrdHMFzM2PR20wzfKYg33JbpH3k 
DL6EOGVV4u3aa4iAIyYQIqbG9naPgh6o8ccLBvP6Chud5KMzIQ -- looks good, but  
I've yet to make an effort at it.

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>    1. Modern Front rack sit on top bag. (David Strong)
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> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:38:21 -0700
> From: David Strong <djstrong at fwcm.com>
> Subject: [ORRando] Modern Front rack sit on top bag.
> To: Seattle International Randonneurs <seattlerando at googlegroups.com>,
> 	"ORRando at orrandonneurs.org" <orrando at orrandonneurs.org>,	Davis  
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> Hi All,
>
> I am in search of a modern sit on top, front rack bag.  I am  
> looking for
> something made from modern materials, bomb proof, and if it has a  
> clear
> pocket or means of attaching a cue sheet on top, all the better.  Not
> looking for any of the retro plaid/non plaid designs, just  
> wondering if
> there is anything out there which is modern, functional, low key  
> that works
> great.
>
> Thanks,
> david
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> From: Brad Hawkins <hawkskins at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ORRando] [SIR] Modern Front rack sit on top bag.
> To: djstrong at fwcm.com
> Cc: Seattle International Randonneurs <seattlerando at googlegroups.com>,
> 	"ORRando at orrandonneurs.org" <orrando at orrandonneurs.org>,	Davis  
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> I would say Zugster for your neck of the woods and Swift Industries  
> for
> Seattle.
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> Best,
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> Brad
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> From: "Andrew P. Black" <apblack at ownmail.net>
> Subject: Re: [ORRando] Modern Front rack sit on top bag.
> To: David Strong <djstrong at fwcm.com>
> Cc: Oregon Area Oregon Area Randonneurs <orrando at orrandonneurs.org>
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> I would recommend the Arkel front bag.  It is indeed bombproof.  I  
> does not require a retro-looking front rack; instead it attaches to  
> the bars.  However, since you seem to be looking for functionality,  
> this may not be a problem for you.
>
> The Arkel brackets are beautifully made.  I've toured with them for  
> 5 years now, ever since a "klickfix" bracket let me down on th end- 
> to-end.  The top pocket on the "small" is plenty big enough for a  
> cue sheet.
>
> http://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categories/handlebar-bag.html
>
> Arkel will also, if you ask nicely, sell you extra brackets for  
> attachment to your own existing bag.  At least, they did me.
>
>     Andrew
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> On 20 Apr 2011, at 12:38 , David Strong wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I am in search of a modern sit on top, front rack bag.  I am  
>> looking for something made from modern materials, bomb proof, and  
>> if it has a clear pocket or means of attaching a cue sheet on top,  
>> all the better.  Not looking for any of the retro plaid/non plaid  
>> designs, just wondering if there is anything out there which is  
>> modern, functional, low key that works great.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> david
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