Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Mountain FeedBag open and close?

To open the Mountain FeedBag: Squeeze the cord lock to release all tension on cord Pull cord lock in an outward arc(out, then down) Spread open fabric Dig in and eat!

To close the Mountain FeedBag: Grab cord end and pull toward you It closes instantly!

What kind of rider is Mountain FeedBag designed for?

Mountain FeedBag is for ultra-endurance mountain bikers! 24-hour, 12-hour racers, and 100 mile riders will benefit the most from this specially designed bag. FeedBag is the perfect accessory for your race as well as for your long training rides.

If your goal is to finish the race and place well, you gotta train hard. If your goal is to win, you gotta Keep Rolling! Riding consistently, with as little downtime or wasted energy is crucial.

If 3 hour climbs aren't unusual for you - Mountain FeedBag is for you. If long winter training rides are par for the course, Mountain FeedBag is for you. If you wanna feel like you could ride forever - Mountain FeedBag is for you!

Should I order a left or right hand bag?

Either. Many people buy based on hand dominance. This is a good strategy. The bags are very easy to open and close however, so hand dominance isn’t much of an issue for the average person.

Another good thing to think about is brake modulation. If you tend to multi-task while on the bike (in safe situations, of course), it’s good to think about which hand you tend to brake with while eating and drinking. Order the opposite side bag. That way your non-braking hand can be ergonomically accessing the contents.

Of course, it’s really handy to have both a right and left FeedBag. This means less to carry on your back.

If you have a Cannondale Lefty fork, your choice is simple: Right hand bag only, my friend.

Will it affect steering? Fore and aft handling of the bike?

Steering and handling remain unaffected. The bags are inside the bar and located right next to the steer tube so the weight of normal contents are centered with the frame. Everything turns as a unit: handlebar, steer tube, fork, and FeedBag. These things are true whether you use one bag or two.

Will my knee hit against the bag?

No! It seems counterintuitive to put a bag in the inside of the handlebar, but give it another look. Examine photos of yourself riding or photos of others. Watch where your knee goes when you pedal. Your knee won't hit the bag when you're pedaling because the bag is anterior to the head tube.

This is the perfect place for a FeedBag because:

• It's out of the way while pedaling
• It's out of your line-of-site. This is important for technical trails.
• Its low-profile keeps the bag and its contents from getting squished in the event of a crash.
• This is the optimum location ergonomically.

Occasionally, during your steepest hill - hardest efforts, if you're really standing and straining to get up something crazy, your knee might brush the outer lining of the soft bag. It's smooth here, and the touch, if it happens will be very light. You won't "bump" against it. Believe it, if you're doing something that causes you to touch the outside of the bag, your efforting won't let you notice it!

Safety Disclaimer

Always, always, always regard safety first.  As with drinking from a cage-mounted water bottle or hydration pack, you must pick the time and place to drink when it is safe to do so.  The same Common Sense Rules apply to Mountain FeedBag.  Don't try to open Mountain FeedBag if you're in a ride situation where it's not safe to ride with one hand free, visibility is poor, or when your alertness or physical state is compromised.  Additionally, always cinch bag closed before entering bumpy or challenging terrain.