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on: February 23, 2017, 11:29:01 AM
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Marc40a
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This is the tank that's been seen on some of their ambassadors' rigs over the past year or so. Just released: https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/cockpit/MagtankIt looks different enough to justify the continuation of the existing version - an an addition to the line, as opposed to a replacement. Tough to choose. |
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« Last Edit: February 24, 2017, 09:29:17 AM by Marc40a »
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Topic Name: New Version Revelate Gas Tank
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Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 12:28:54 PM
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harryonaspot
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 12:28:54 PM » |
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As someone who has had trouble with the zipper on the last incarnation, I would be all over the news style. A big improvement!
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Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 08:33:44 AM
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lnarachi
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 08:33:44 AM » |
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I have the earlier (zipped) version and think its quite nice.
I also have feed bags on either side of this and think the Magtank would crowd my current cockpit.
On another rig, I may consider this bag and pass off the gastank to my wifes bicycle.
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Topic Name: New Version Revelate Gas Tank
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Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017, 08:41:07 AM
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Marc40a
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017, 08:41:07 AM » |
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I'd hesitate to put a phone in this version.
Magnets and expensive electronics are not a good combo.
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Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
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Smithhammer
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017, 06:19:15 PM » |
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I'd hesitate to put a phone in this version.
Magnets and expensive electronics are not a good combo.
Overall I like the re-design, but I wondered about the magnet vs. electronics as well. |
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"Just because no one is complaining doesn't mean all the parachutes worked."
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Topic Name: New Version Revelate Gas Tank
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Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 06:53:50 PM
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Marc40a
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 06:53:50 PM » |
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Reply #6 on: March 02, 2017, 07:45:54 AM
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Marc40a
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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2017, 07:45:54 AM » |
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Come to think of it, both my handlebar bags on my other bikes use magnetic closures and I usually keep my phone in there. Though, the phone isn't right against the magnet.
I'm thinking it's probably fine. Doesn't the magnet effectively cancel itself out, when it's shut (positive/negative polarity)? I'm no physicist.
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Topic Name: New Version Revelate Gas Tank
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Reply #7 on: April 13, 2017, 02:13:09 AM
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flanagaj
Location: Dorset, England
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2017, 02:13:09 AM » |
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I am currently in the process of replacing a failed water resistant coil zipper on my frame bag. Plan is to move towards a standard heavy 8mm / 10mm tooth zipper, but I too was contemplating binning the zipper on the frame bag and trying to come up with a different closing mechanism. Velcro / poppers ...
Seems to me that the zipper is the weakest link on many a bike bag related item. I have a perfectly good gas tank bag, but which has a failed coil zipper and the way it has been manufactured makes replacing the zipper virtually impossible.
When I make my bags now, I anticipate how you replace the zipper if it fails without effectively unpicking and remaking the bag.
Keen to hear from other closing mechanism ideas that people have come up with.
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Reply #8 on: April 13, 2017, 06:50:31 AM
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harryonaspot
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2017, 06:50:31 AM » |
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I had one of my frame bag zippers replaced yesterday. It was a #8 or something quite large. Will never have a zippered frame bag again. Roll top closure is the way to go.
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Reply #9 on: April 13, 2017, 08:56:02 AM
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flanagaj
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2017, 08:56:02 AM » |
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I had one of my frame bag zippers replaced yesterday. It was a #8 or something quite large. Will never have a zippered frame bag again. Roll top closure is the way to go.
I didn't think I'd be alone in having suffered zipper failure frustration. A roll top closure? |
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Topic Name: New Version Revelate Gas Tank
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Reply #10 on: April 13, 2017, 02:29:52 PM
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flanagaj
Location: Dorset, England
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2017, 02:29:52 PM » |
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I got it now.  |
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