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Date: 22 Aug 2007 17:10:28
From: futrino
Subject: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
italian name.
thanks dan
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Date: 12 Sep 2007 01:38:17
From: goshoppingchina
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Aug 24, 10:34 pm, Chalo <chalo.col...@gmail.com > wrote:
> sally wrote:
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> > The only thing Japanese about these bags is the name. Real Japanese bento
> > boxes are made from wood or metal.
>
> There are lots of plastic ones too. But the essence of a bentoboxis
> its compartments, which is why the little top tube bags are neither
> boxes nor bento.
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> http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code...
>
> Chalo
i have bag oin box source at sales@ooffer.com and www.ooffer.com
regards
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Date: 24 Aug 2007 14:34:35
From: Chalo
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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sally wrote:
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> The only thing Japanese about these bags is the name. Real Japanese bento
> boxes are made from wood or metal.
There are lots of plastic ones too. But the essence of a bento box is
its compartments, which is why the little top tube bags are neither
boxes nor bento.
http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BNTOBX
Chalo
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 17:54:32
From: Camilo
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Aug 22, 4:13 pm, "(PeteCresswell)" <x...@y.Invalid > wrote:
> Per carlfo...@comcast.net:
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> >Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
> >http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
>
> If you get one, look for one where the Velcro attachment for the
> top flap curves around the corner.
>
> With the flat attachment like the one shown, you'll find that
> your knees/thighs brush the thing and tend to open it up and/or
> chafe the skin.
>
> I've got three of 'em with the flawed design. I *think* I saw
> one where they got it right at the local Performance shop.
> --
> PeteCresswell
The one Performance sells is identical to the product pictured in the
link above, except it is called Profile Design "E Pack".
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23200&subcategory_ID=2310
I have one and it does work great for carrying wallet, cell phone,
power bar, etc. That stuff fits in the back pockets of my jersey OK
too so I really can't tell you why I have it..
I've seen one recently in an LBS that has a clear plastic cover
instead of the mesh one in the pictured item (and the Profile Design
one). It would provide rain protection if that was a factor.
Otherwise it also was identical.
Two things - my thighs do tend to rub on it when I'm standing to
pedal, but it's not a big deal. Also, I think the velcro attachment
straps could scuff up the paint and clear coat on the top tube. I
just put some clear packing tape around the top tube at those
attachment points and I think that will prevent that. Oh, another
thing, I put a little rectangle of cardboard from a cardboard box on
the bottom of the container to cushion it a little - I noticed if I
was carrying hard things (e.g. cell phone or keys), that they would
rattle around a little (again thinking of damage tothe paint).
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 21:32:42
From: (PeteCresswell)
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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Per Camilo:
> I noticed if I
>was carrying hard things (e.g. cell phone or keys), that they would
>rattle around a little (again thinking of damage tothe paint).
Paint? http://tinyurl.com/2zv58m
--
PeteCresswell
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 04:26:15
From:
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Aug 22, 3:17 pm, carlfo...@comcast.net wrote:
> On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:10:28 -0500, futrino <fu...@qwest.net> wrote:
> >I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
> >behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
> >italian name.
> >thanks dan
>
> Dear Dan,
>
> Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
> http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
Should be called a Wedgo-Box not Bento-Box.
d
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 19:11:54
From: andresmuro@aol.com
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Aug 22, 7:57 pm, Mark <remove.mandmlj.t...@remove.comcast.this.net >
wrote:
> futrino wrote:
> > I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
> > behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
> > italian name.
> > thanks dan
>
> I call it a cookie dispenser.
>
> Mark "yum" J.
I've had a Bento box in my bike for the last several years. I can put
my wallet, a cell phone and 5 to 6 granola bars. Granted that in a
roadie world (which I usually live in). The Bento box (triathletes
only) makes me look like a geek. Butbutbut, I look like a geek with or
without the Bento. So, I keep using it. I haven't gone hungry for a
long time. I've saved other cyclists that were about to bonk on more
than one occasion. and, I don't need to wear pocketed jerseys anymore.
I can now wear fruit of the loom sleeveless t-shirts and still have
someplace to store my goodies.
Bentos are great,
Andres
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 18:57:22
From: Mark
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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futrino wrote:
> I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
> behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
> italian name.
> thanks dan
I call it a cookie dispenser.
Mark "yum" J.
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 12:24:41
From: Paul Kopit
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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The Bento box comes in 2 sizes. Most people get the large. The
difference is the length along the toptube. The fabric isn't so great
and they loose shape even though they have plastic stiffeners in them.
A much better product is made by Soma and it's called a Munch Box
<http://www.somafab.com/bags_mun.html >. It is lined with vinyl and
the goo and other food garbage can be washed out. It is shorter and
higher than the Bento box most people are using. The short box will
have less chance of ticking your knees.
In addition to food or phone, my box works great for the battery pack
of my light. The run of wire is very short and you stuffing the
battery into the box is much easier than working with straps or
clamps.
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 18:38:14
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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futrino wrote:
> I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
> behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
> italian name.
The Triathlon Marketing Coup of 2004!
called a 'bento box'.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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Date: 24 Aug 2007 03:06:11
From: !Jones
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:38:14 -0500, in rec.bicycles.tech A Muzi
<am@yellowjersey.org > wrote:
>The Triathlon Marketing Coup of 2004!
>called a 'bento box'.
I call it a "bag on the top tube", but, then... I once won dinner for
two for naming the center for Mexican-American unity in Houston; I
suggested that they call it the "Houston Mexican-American Unity
Center".
Jones
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 16:17:21
From:
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:10:28 -0500, futrino <futon@qwest.net > wrote:
>I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
>behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
>italian name.
>thanks dan
Dear Dan,
Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
Cheers,
Carl Fogel
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Date: 23 Aug 2007 01:22:14
From: sally
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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carlfogel@comcast.net wrote in news:eddpc3t29in39mpgkcf5vcc4vloi6fnclb@
4ax.com:
> Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
The only thing Japanese about these bags is the name. Real Japanese bento
boxes are made from wood or metal. Personally, I do not like the bike bags
that sit on the top tube. Every time I stand up on a climb, they snag on my
shorts. Maybe they work better on bigger frames.
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 21:43:26
From: Paul Cassel
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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sally wrote:
> carlfogel@comcast.net wrote in news:eddpc3t29in39mpgkcf5vcc4vloi6fnclb@
> 4ax.com:
>> Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
> The only thing Japanese about these bags is the name. Real Japanese bento
> boxes are made from wood or metal. Personally, I do not like the bike bags
> that sit on the top tube. Every time I stand up on a climb, they snag on my
> shorts. Maybe they work better on bigger frames.
Better than under the saddle where they look like swinging testicles.
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 17:33:32
From: * * Chas
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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<carlfogel@comcast.net > wrote in message
news:eddpc3t29in39mpgkcf5vcc4vloi6fnclb@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:10:28 -0500, futrino <futon@qwest.net> wrote:
>
> >I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
> >behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
> >italian name.
> >thanks dan
>
> Dear Dan,
>
> Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
> http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
>
> Cheers,
>
> Carl Fogel
Careful, the wasabi and soy sauce with corrode your frame.....
Chas.
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 20:13:07
From: (PeteCresswell)
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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Per carlfogel@comcast.net:
>Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
>http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
If you get one, look for one where the Velcro attachment for the
top flap curves around the corner.
With the flat attachment like the one shown, you'll find that
your knees/thighs brush the thing and tend to open it up and/or
chafe the skin.
I've got three of 'em with the flawed design. I *think* I saw
one where they got it right at the local Performance shop.
--
PeteCresswell
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Date: 22 Aug 2007 17:30:45
From: futrino
Subject: Re: what is that bag/box on the top tube called?
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carlfogel@comcast.net wrote:
> On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:10:28 -0500, futrino <futon@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>
>>I saw several road bikes on Ragbrai that had this little box right
>>behing the stem on the top tube, for gloves/keys etc, it had maybe an
>>italian name.
>>thanks dan
>
>
> Dear Dan,
>
> Perhaps a Japanese Bento lunch box?
>
> http://www.polardiscount.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=109
>
> Cheers,
>
> Carl Fogel
why yes. thanks
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