On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 3:34:40 PM UTC-5, Mark J. wrote:
On 6/22/2020 12:48 PM, wrote:
Bigger handlebar bag? Why? I know the description talked about big, huge bikes needing a bigger bag to fit proportionately. But a small, medium sized bag would work just fine too. I have a medium sized handlebar bag on my loaded touring bike. Cannondale, back (1980s) from when Cannondale was a big name in loaded touring with bikes and bags. It is the perfect size and WEIGHT for holding small stuff I need during the day. Money, maps, snacks. I always keep it lightweight. When you start adding lots of weight to the handlebars, it does affect the steering. That is bad. Is Jan Heine trying to get all his customers to crash their bikes with big heavy handlebar bags? I would say YES. Why does Jan want to injure his customers?

Why? Well, what if you had THREE chihuahuas?

Mark J.

OK. Did that Paris Hilton girl have chihuahuas? I seem to recall seeing pictures of her with little dogs. But I could be imagining that. And of course on this forum I have read about the drunkards on this forum talking about buying and carrying beer on their rides. Maybe the bigger handlebar bag would allow them to carry a 24 pack of beer. Or a whole case of Jack Daniels. So I guess there is a true need for a bigger handlebar bag. But my point about the extra weight still applies. I think the bike handling would be affected severely if you were carrying a full case of beer. And at the end of the ride after you drank all 24 beers and the bar bag was lighter, I don't think bike handling would improve much.