Frame bag for Silvio

[kenhardwick]

Decided I needed a small bag to carry my spare tube, repair kit, tire levers, etc. So, decided to try out my Gold Rush Frame bag. Works pretty good. Easy on and off with velcro straps on all sides of bag.
I am thinking I can hang a mini-pump from the unused velcro straps on bottom of bag.

$24 at following link. I am using the one for Gold Rush. The Tour Easy bag would be a bit bigger.
http://yhst-47247727169818.stores.yahoo.net/earafrbag.html

 

[randyspann]

Nice Picture

Ken, what handle bars are those? And what's the run time on your light?

 

[kenhardwick]

Handlebars-Lights

Hi Randy,
The handlebars are as delivered with my Silvo purchased in July. I am fairly pleased with them. Most of the time, I ride with my hands on the brifter hoods. Still don't feel fully comfortable having my hands down on the bar ends with hand on break/shift levers. With my hands on the brifter hoods, I can downshift using side of my hand..but have to move my hand down on bar end to up shift.

Lights...both headlight and taillights are from Dinotte.
Taillight..
If you don't have Dinotte taillights, get them ! They are super bright..day or night. Love watching in my mirror and seeing cars swithing lanes long before they get to me. Dinotte taillights are a must for anyone riding a bicycle in traffic !!
Flashing..6-12 hours with 2-cell battery pack. I am using the taillight with separate battery. They now have one with integrated battery.

Headlight..
Dinotte also..the one I have mounted is super bright.like a car headlight..on steady using a 4-cell battery..last about 2-3 hours. Flashing 6-8 hrs. If I plan to be out in dark extra long..I just carry extra battery pack.
I have another Diontte light that have multi-settings..but not as bright..it last much longer.

I have had my Dinotte for 2-3 years..absolutely no problems...their newer lights might be brighter and last longer...

 

[Andrew 1973]

Thanks for the advice

It looks like you found a decent solution to increase carrying space without the use of a rear rack.