Did take a look at the Arrkel page there. Many lovely items. Some of the new era bags that hang off the saddle on aluminium frames look weirdly overly engineered? But the main panniers look great, if pricey even with the fifteen percent off. Lifetime guarantee though is something not to be sniffed at. Even on the really light ones that look quite flimsy. I also liked their non-structured handlebar bag that comes with the strap.
However what I am asking the hive mind about is a new Bento Box for Mrs Garto to buy me for my Christmas. My old bento box which has seen much use is a Topeak one which sits on the top tube like a. Very small loaf of bread. Easy access, waterproof cover that can also be tucked away for when not raining which seems slightly unnecessary, my issue with it is chafing. My bibshorts all have little tears and abrasions in them as the Gembo thigh makes contact with the bento box. So I am in the market for a more tapered bento box that would be more wedge shaped and taper up from a small surface area near the thigh contact zone to a bigger area at the handlebar stem. Anyone know what I mean?
A quick google suggests number of manufacturers all going for the design I am seeking. They don't emphasise the anti-chafe, rather, the aero look which is hilarious.
Also further design feature on some brands where they click into the top tube, I am guessing some sort of eyelet needed. The others use the Velcro straps which are my prime suspects for the chafing. Hard to judge on-line and I bet the shops will have little choice....
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