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maninthearena
Jan 23, 18 13:32
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I've been using the XLAB Stealth Pocket 200 but the zipper is shot and over time it started to bulge and get much wider than the top tube even though I don't keep a ton of stuff in there (and never food). I store my Di2 battery in there along with some co2's and tire levers etc...anyone have another bento they are very happy with? Preferably one I can cut a little slit in the leading face edge to slide the battery in there...don't know if a hard sided one will be better, but want it to be clean and looking for solutions. Pics would be welcome.

Thank you.
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LuckyLo
Jan 23, 18 15:38
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X-lab 400, the hard cases from Torhans were small and difficult to get things in and out. Then my Torhans broke off from its bottom.
I've been happy with X-lab products.
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DarkSpeedWorks
Jan 23, 18 15:55
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This might be helpful, we make these packs here in the USA for P5s (and for, of course, lots of other 2-wheeled rockets). And you can read some athlete feedback about our Speedpacks here.



Greg @ dsw
Advanced Aero TopTube Storage for Road, Gravel, & Tri...ZeroSlip & Direct-mount, made in the USA.
DarkSpeedWorks.com.....Reviews.....Insta.....Facebook
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maninthearena
Jan 23, 18 17:28
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Thanks. I'll check it out. Xlab had been ok for me I was just wondering if there is a better mouse trap.
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maninthearena
Jan 23, 18 17:31
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Thank you-it is. So I read the reviews and looked at products...so what is the value proposition...mainly better quality? They seem to be very similar to xlab so what's the diff...is this like Coke and Pepsi? I'm down for trying new things, but why your product?
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DFW_Tri
Jan 23, 18 17:41
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Yes; I have used both DSW and Xlab and found both products to be of very good quality; there are slight differences but none that are too big my opinion. Can’t go wrong with either one.
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DarkSpeedWorks
Jan 23, 18 17:55
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Well, we can't claim 100% impartiality here, but to start, we make our own stuff and xlab outsources. But examining and comparing their bags, l think, in terms of sewing construction, both are quite good. The big difference comes in terms of our designs, our far more advanced (and more difficult to manufacture) shapes, our stiffer advanced shape inserts, our low profile YKK zipper configurations, our ultra light US-made top tube fasteners, our bigger capacities, and our better real world usability. For more objective info, if you read through some of our feedback, a bunch of riders have tried various xlab bentos and the athletes give some fairly specific commentary on the design and usability differences that they've found. Thanks for the questions and for the interest,
Greg @ dsw
Advanced Aero TopTube Storage for Road, Gravel, & Tri...ZeroSlip & Direct-mount, made in the USA.
DarkSpeedWorks.com.....Reviews.....Insta.....Facebook
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maninthearena
Jan 23, 18 18:06
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Pm'ed you. Thx.
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DarkSpeedWorks
Jan 24, 18 8:18
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yrebetta wrote:
Pm'ed you. Thx.

Got it, thanks. Just replied.
Advanced Aero TopTube Storage for Road, Gravel, & Tri...ZeroSlip & Direct-mount, made in the USA.
DarkSpeedWorks.com.....Reviews.....Insta.....Facebook
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