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bento box not fitting on new P3

Jun 27, 09 18:38

my "traditional" bento box (kind with velcro straps that go around stem and top tube) isn't working with my Cervelo P3 frame, because right behind the stem is where the cables go into the frame. I tried attaching the stem straps to the cables, but it's not as secure as i'd like. Anyone faced this problem? I think i saw somewhere a new kind of bento box that has a mount system that doesn't rely on velcro straps, but am not successful googling it...

thx!

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hgrong

Jun 27, 09 18:44

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A P3 with a bento box makes baby jesus cry. Do you to make baby jesus cry?

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cyclingamy

Jun 27, 09 18:49

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LOL -- THAT was funny.

Does it help if the bento box is for an Ironman - and only an IM?

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tury

Jun 27, 09 18:51

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well you better find a way to make it fit. That makes your bike more aero it has got to give you about 2 min/40K!

:-)

Like T says, "Remember it is all about the Bike because it is all about the Run!"

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idlersrest

Jun 27, 09 19:08

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get the bento box that goes between the aerobars...

It is still really ugly though and I wouldn't use it...but I can see why some would.

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AndyPants

Jun 27, 09 19:13

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LOL that was the funniest thing I have read in a while... in honour of our post I will have to find a way to mount my Buddy Christ bobblehead to my aerobars - right in front of my bento box...

AP

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WiScott

Jun 28, 09 10:05

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Hmmm...I used a bento box in all my IM's on a P3 without (much) of a problem. The rear strap (towards the saddle) should wrap around the top tube without any issues. Wrap the front strap (toward the stem) under brake cable housing and around the top tube.

Really, the only issue I had was that the brake cable entering the top tube would kind of push the bento toward the right side of the bike. Overall worked find though.

Scott

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stoptriassletes

Jun 28, 09 11:32

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I think people are taking your post seriously and not seeing the sarcasm.

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runboorun

Jun 28, 09 15:31

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I had one of those things 9 years ago! It probably still in my bike room somewhere.

As for the bento box on a P3, if you can find a way to mount it, use it. It's your bike. It's what you feel comfortable with doing.

56-11...the only way to fly

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Sam Apoc

Jun 28, 09 16:47

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bonty makes one that will work for you.

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