Bar bag on Raven Tour?

[daviddd55]

There doesn't seem to be any room for my trusty 'slimline' Altura bar bag - the cables coming out of the brake levers are far too close. Anyone overcome this problem?
Oops - just noticed another similar thread....

[DomT]

I had the same problem until I fitted a Klick Fix Handlebar Extension Bracket. Doesn't look that great without the bag, but it does the job:

[daviddd55]

Interesting - never knew the bracket existed - however I still can't see a bar bag fitting what with my beloved carbon bar ends (inboard), as well as the Lumotec front light mounted on the crown. I'll give it some thought though, cheers.

[DomT]

You should have no problem - I was actually thinking about getting some of those bar ends, but I'm waiting to see if I actually need them!

Tomorrow I'm going to take the RT for it's maiden tour - 10 days in Scotland for some mixed touring, it should be good. The only thing I regret is that my bar bag is too small for my SLR, so will have to take the compact camera instead... oh well!

Anyway, I only came on here to print out some technical data (like how to adjust the Eccentric BB!). If you want me to take a pic of it from a different angle, just let me know and post one as soon as I get back.

All the best,

Dom/

[daviddd55]

I can heartily recommend the carbon bar ends mounted inboard. I've now replaced the Al Comfort bars with Carbon Comforts - lovely feel with them, and I'm delighted with the position after much deliberation about whether I could stomach 'straights' after a lifetime of 'drops'. The lowish but very comfortable position with hands resting on the IBE's is much better than I thought it would be.
It was a good decision after all.

[Steve Lord]

Does anyone know if the Klick Fix extension bar will fit Ortlieb bar bags? I can't see the fitting from the photos, nor can I see it if I look at the extension piece on WIggle.
thanks,
steve

[Andrew]

Hi Steve,

We stock the Ortlieb extension brackets please see our Ortlieb Spares catergory we list every spare available.

Ortlieb Ultimate 2+3 Mounting Extension block - OE127 - places bag further forwards
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Ortlieb-Ortlieb-Ultimate-2+3-Mounting-Extension-block--OE127--places-bag-further-forwards-6254.htm

Ortlieb Ultimate 4 Mounting Extension block - OE165 - places bag further forwards
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Ortlieb-Ortlieb-Ultimate-4-Mounting-Extension-block--OE165--places-bag-further-forwards-10755.htm

Hope that is of some help to you,

Andrew [8D]

quote:Originally posted by Steve Lord

Does anyone know if the Klick Fix extension bar will fit Ortlieb bar bags? I can't see the fitting from the photos, nor can I see it if I look at the extension piece on WIggle.
thanks,
steve

[ians]

quote:Originally posted by Steve Lord

Does anyone know if the Klick Fix extension bar will fit Ortlieb bar bags? I can't see the fitting from the photos, nor can I see it if I look at the extension piece on WIggle.
thanks,
steve

No it will not.  Wiggle also sell the extension piece - just got one.
ian

[DomT]

I sometimes use my Ortlieb bar bag with the Klick-fix bracket - it clips in securely.

If you're asking whether or not the Klick-fix extension piece will work with an Ortlieb bracket, then I very much doubt it... do what Andrew says.

[ians]

Ortlieb and Klick-fix use different means to attach the extension to the bars.

[Steve Lord]

quote:Originally posted by Andrew

Hi Steve,

We stock the Ortlieb extension brackets please see our Ortlieb Spares catergory we list every spare available.

Ortlieb Ultimate 2+3 Mounting Extension block - OE127 - places bag further forwards
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Ortlieb-Ortlieb-Ultimate-2+3-Mounting-Extension-block--OE127--places-bag-further-forwards-6254.htm

Ortlieb Ultimate 4 Mounting Extension block - OE165 - places bag further forwards
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Ortlieb-Ortlieb-Ultimate-4-Mounting-Extension-block--OE165--places-bag-further-forwards-10755.htm

Hope that is of some help to you,

Andrew [8D]

quote:Originally posted by Steve Lord

Does anyone know if the Klick Fix extension bar will fit Ortlieb bar bags? I can't see the fitting from the photos, nor can I see it if I look at the extension piece on WIggle.
thanks,
steve

[Steve Lord]

Was a bit slow to catch Andrew's post (I thought I was subscribed to this thread but I obviously wasn't) but as soon as I saw it, I ordered the Ortlieb bar bag extension. THat solves it. Shortening Rohloff cables strikes me as sheer torture so I won't do that. There should be less stress on the cable housing now, though frankly I don't like the cable guides on the side of the head tube, I think that's part of the problem.

In my next incarnation I shall go for the Klickfix wire basket - doesn't look cool on a Thorn but works great, I would think...[)]