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 Excellent "pocket crunch" eliminator, July 10, 2005
By Natalia Lincoln (New York, NY - USA)
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If you're a road cyclist whose jersey pockets are already overflowing BEFORE you try to pack in the Clif bars, you'll like this item. I first saw it on someone else's bike and immediately coveted it. The Bento Box is a strappy little container you can fit about three Clif bars side-by-side in (just to give an example of the size), plus a little something extra, keys or whatnot. A mesh covering flips over the top and Velcroes shut. It attaches to the top tube and the head tube of your bike, and takes up minimal real estate -- it's no wider than most top tubes, so your knees won't bang into it. It has the added advantage of not getting the contents all sweaty, unlike a jersey pocket. Buy this thing and watch the coveting begin.
38 of 39 people found the above review helpful.
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 Why you might prefer the shorter box, February 24, 2009
By Michal Young (Eugene, OR United States)
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This works as described. I wondered why anyone would choose the shorter version of the Bento Box over the large version. Now I know ... because the long one extends further along the top tube, you are more apt to scrub it (including the velcro straps) when standing to climb or accelerate.
The velcro straps are quite long, probably to accommodate different sizes and shapes of top tubes, so maybe this can be avoided by trimming them back. Maybe, though, my best option would be the smaller version of the Bento Box. It is great to have food more easily accessible (especially when eating, say, half an energy bar), but I can't afford to sacrifice my tights for it.
12 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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Useful, even if they make fun of you..., September 15, 2005
By Brian Feinberg (Cupertino, CA)
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People like to make fun of these (non-owners, that is) but I see them more and more. I use mine for both bars/gu and as a handy camera case for the little Sony digicam I take riding with me.
10 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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Don't leave home on a ride without this!, January 4, 2009
By Paul (NE OH)
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This is the best accesssory I own for my bicycle! I carry different things in it and several of these all at the same time:
cell phone, small wallet, car keys, small snacks (like raisins, nuts, dried fruit, GU) a small digital camera (Fuji Finepix E900), light weight liner gloves, hankies, pills. Everything is just so handy to reach for as you cycle along. It doesn't get in the way, and my legs do not touch it as it sit along the top tube of the bike. I did remove the stiff plastic insert they put on the ends of the box. It sticks up a little higher then the box and had a sharp edge. But the box still keeps it's shape just fine without these plastic shapers. I HIGHLY recommend this item. I never leave home on a bike ride with out it. I've given these as gifts to several biking friends and they all use them all the time.
I have a photo of it on my bike here:
http://bycycletrips.blogspot.com/2008/12/riding-with-lunch-box.html
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Bento Box, May 12, 2007
By irish outlaw (Pennsylvania, USA)
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It is a great product, but the larger one would have been better. Need to include dimensions in description on both sizes that are available.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 Velcro my legs, why don'tcha!, October 14, 2009
By Kenneth J. St Onge (West Hartford, CT USA)
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I generally love the concept of a forward-mounted carrying case for my bike, but this one is just a little too flimsy and a little too scratchy for the cockpit on my bike. I am using it on a Cervelo S1 (Size 54) and it won't sit properly on the frame. (It hangs to one side.) The velcro also comes undone and catches occasionally on my shorts while I am riding, which is kind of annoying. There's also the problem with any type of carrier like this: It's basically right in the middle of where all of your sweat falls while you're on a long ride, so it can get kind of wet. I wouldn't keep my phone or anything else in there that could be damaged. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Finally -- and especially if you're riding an aluminum or steel frame: If you put keys or anything metal in there, it will clank on the frame the entire ride. It's incredibly annoying. It may be OK for tubes and perhaps a snack, but don't even THINK about putting CO2 in there. But other than that, I guess it's OK for under $20.
4 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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You won't regret it, May 27, 2008
By code_mistress (Iowa)
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I love my Bento Box! The Large is the perfect size - I can fit a couple Clif Bars in there and still have room for a couple gels or some Sport Beans. No more fishing squishy melted sport beans out of my racing jersey.
The only issue I have is during racing when I'm off the saddle I have a tendency to hit my knees on the bento box, but unless you are extremely knock-kneed (as I am) you probably won't have a problem. During normal riding I hardly even notice it there.
4 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Plenty of room, October 31, 2008
By A casual stroll through the lu.. (Prague)
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The Bento Box storage is perfect for those bike riders who have small pets and want to store them somewhere snug and safe while riding. I have a pet gerbil I stuff in here and it works well. Plenty of room.
3 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Bento Box (Large), January 23, 2009
By road cycle addict (Danville, CA United States)
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Just what I ordered. I love this little container. I put all my little things in it when I do all my rides -- chapstick, sunscreen, energy bars -- just perfect!
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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handy for cycling, October 7, 2009
By Sally (Nevada)
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The large Bento Box is perfect for easy recovery of cell phone or to have a small camera ready to take photos as you cycle. Love this product. Thank you.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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questionable quality, September 24, 2009
By AW in FC
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I bought two of these. One has held up OK for at least half a dozen uses. The second one started falling apart on the third ride. The stitching that attaches the velcro on the side of the box has pulled up almost entirely. We tried super glue to hold it back down, but it didn't hold. So, we've got a bento box that doesn't have a usable mesh cover on the top.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Perfect!, May 30, 2009
By JD (KS)
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This handy little bag is perfect for my chapstick, phone, camera, and hand sanitizer, and a baggie of dried fruits & nuts. It is perfect! It fits my phone and camera side-by-side perfectly with everything else underneath. Everything is at my fingertips instead of under my seat. Buy one and you will LOVE it!
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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great product, November 29, 2008
By Andrea Barros
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The Bento box fits on the bike in a way as to not interfere with hands and makes a handy storage spot for a cell phone and a power bar. Not much room for anything else.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not bad., August 10, 2008
By Duncan Hudson (Prairie Grove, AR)
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Not bad for the price. Stays put on the frame and holds enough stuff. Maybe a little overpriced.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Confusing Images, June 7, 2010
By Wally (Santa Rosa, CA, USA)
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Overall, the product is great, works as described. It's a bit flimsy (out of the box), but when you do attach it to your bike, it magically gets strong feeling (probably because it's now strapped to your frame).
The images floating on the web are confusing.
The "large" Bento Box is the longer flatter looking one. The "small" Bento Box is the taller looking one (as I've found out).
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Works - small, light, easy to attach, convenient, May 22, 2010
By Alan
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holds my phone and little extras in a very convenient spot. need to use the velcro enclosure to ensure the phone doesn't pop out.
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