Category Archives: Racks/Bags

Berthoud Handlebar Bags without Side Pockets

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

On my own bikes, I use Gilles Berthoud handlebar bags without side pockets. The side pockets tend to get in the way of my hands when I ride bikes with narrow handlebars. Furthermore, the pockets probably increase the wind resistance … Continue reading →

Posted in Racks/Bags | 39 Comments

Decaleurs for Aluminum Stems

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

Compass Bicycles now offers Grand Bois’ decaleur for classic aluminum stems. A decaleur is a small bracket mounted near the handlebars to secure the handlebar bag (the front rack holds the handlebar bag’s weight). A decaleur system has two parts: … Continue reading →

Posted in Racks/Bags, Stems | 7 Comments

Unimprovable: Gilles Berthoud Handlebar Bag

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

Gilles Berthoud handlebar bags are among the few things in this world that are so well-designed and have proven themselves for so long that they have become unimprovable. These bags first were introduced by Sologne in the 1950s, and they … Continue reading →

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Handlebar Bags: Which Size for Your Bike?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

What size handlebar bag is best for you and your bike? Basically, the bag should fill the space between the front rack and the stem. To optimize the bike’s handling, the bag should be as low as possible, and well-supported … Continue reading →

Posted in Racks/Bags | 13 Comments

Racks and Bags

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

The Grand Bois M-13 racks now come in two versions: One for bikes with narrow clearances (usually for 700C tires) and one for bikes with wider clearances. With this choice of two racks, it becomes much easier to fit your … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Nitto

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Our friends from Tokyo Fixed in London visited Nitto and took this neat video. In addition to their own products, Nitto makes Grand Bois handlebars and racks. Enjoy!

Posted in Handlebars, Racks/Bags, Stems, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Racks, 700C Fork Crowns and 650B Tires

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

We are proud to announce a few new products: The elegant Grand Bois/Nitto M-13 racks are designed for Grand Bois 650B bikes. They feature a slightly smaller platform than the popular Nitto M-12. Where the Nitto M-12 was designed for … Continue reading →

Posted in Framebuilding supplies, Product News, Racks/Bags | 14 Comments