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2008-04-02 3:41 PM

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Subject: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...
So I'm looking into picking up a bento box for my bike....

I'm seeing the traditional bento box with the velcro mesh top...and then the Fuel Boxes that have the zip top...

What are the benefits to a velcro vs. zip top? Is one better than the other?

I can't decide which is less of a "no fuss" during race conditions...

Thoughts?

2008-04-02 3:45 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...
I find the fuel belt boxes withthe zipper easier to get into and more rigid when digging things out.
2008-04-02 3:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...

the bear - 2008-04-02 4:45 PM I find the fuel belt boxes withthe zipper easier to get into and more rigid when digging things out.

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I have both..Fuel Belt ones have plastic inserts that hold up well plus they come in cool colors like fast Red to match fast Red bikes. 

2008-04-02 3:55 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...
I use a FuelBox and  leave it unzipped on rides.
2008-04-02 7:29 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...

I looked at a few designs and thought they were pretty much all the same, so I let price be my guide and picked up a Bento Box TRZ (aero wedge-shaped) for under $10 on ebay. Holds tons of junk and has an interchangeable mesh top and solid top for foul weather. 

I mean, you're not having to crack a 3 digit combination lock to get into your stash, so does it really matter? - It's just velcro or a zipper.  

http://www.all3sports.com/product_info.php?pName=tni-trz-bento-box&jsenabled=1&osCsid=7a4b4225cdcbe8719de3efb94a180031

2008-04-02 7:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...
I find that the velcro bento boxes are a little awkward as I'm left handed and the top opens right to left (if sitting on the bike to give reference to R and L). I'm just saying...

2008-04-02 7:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Let's talk Bento Boxes/Fuel Boxes...

auto208562 - 2008-04-02 8:36 PM I find that the velcro bento boxes are a little awkward as I'm left handed and the top opens right to left (if sitting on the bike to give reference to R and L). I'm just saying...

The Bento TRZ has velcro on both sides, making it either easier or a conundrum for ambidextrous folk.

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