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Handlebar/ top tube bag for touring

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  • 22-06-2010 1:03pm
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    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I've gone and bought a Zzing to charge my iPhone 3GS whilst touring. I have a SON hub already, so I'm hoping the Zzing is the answer to successfully using the iPhone's GPS and Google Maps whilst on the road.

    The Zzing comes with a handlebar mount but the device itself is only water repellent, not designed to withstand a heavy rain shower. So...... I'm thinking of either a small handlebar bag (also handy for the camera, food, etc) or a top tube bag as I've seen on some time trial bikes.

    I've had a handlebar bag before, but found it rather 'bouncy'. Does anyone have any thoughts?

    I'm thinking of:

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    Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact Bar Bag

    or

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    Topeak TriBag All Weather Bag

    Also, I'm looking for a minimalist mount for the iPhone 3GS. For use with the Zzing, I need clear access for the USB charging interface. Any thoughts?

    Regards,

    DFD.
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    petethedrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    DualFrontDiscs wrote: »
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    Topeak TriBag All Weather Bag

    I have that bag. If you get out of the saddle to climb your knee can rub off the velcro and scratch your skin. I suppose I could put a bit of tape over the offending velcro.


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    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I don't think many bento bags are that waterproof. They are also quite small although you would probably get an iPhone in. A frame bag might be better- this is one of the jobs that goes in the frame triangle.

    As to the bar bag I use a €10 one I got from Decathlon which attached quickly with Velcro. Not using it on touring bike at the moment though due to my brake cable routing getting in the way.


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    colm ó maonaigh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭colm ó maonaigh


    I bought this a few weeks ago for touring. A little pricey but I liked the idea of the added space with the 2 side pockets for food etc. So far have only used the centre pocket which fits ipod, phone, allen keys and headphones.

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390196291502&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:IE:1123

    No noticable sideways movement.


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    Frenchdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Frenchdude


    maybe this item should do the job:
    http://www.dahon.com/accessories/2010/biologic-bike-mount-iphone

    By the way, do you know where I can find a dynamo hub in ireland, and where I can get help to build my wheel with it ?


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    #6
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭DualFrontDiscs


    Frenchdude wrote: »
    maybe this item should do the job:
    http://www.dahon.com/accessories/2010/biologic-bike-mount-iphone

    By the way, do you know where I can find a dynamo hub in ireland, and where I can get help to build my wheel with it ?

    Thanks. That looks perfect!

    I bought my Schmidt SON hub from Ben in Kinetics. In fact, he built my two dynamo wheels for me. I'd happily recommend him.

    From a shipping perspective, it might be cheaper to have him ship the hub and have it built here. Mr. Skeffington on here should be able to help with the build.

    DFD.


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