Long-shot handlebar bag question

[sarahfran]

Nearly 20 years ago I did a lot of touring and dragged along bags made by Madden.  I still have the bags and have started commuting by bike and would like to use the handlebar bag, but I've long since lost the rack-thingummy (I'm sure there's a real term for it!) that hooked over my handlebars to attach the bag.  Madden apparently no longer exists, but does anyone here know if another company makes a model that uses a similar attachment system (and this would require that someone here is familiar with the Madden bags--I can't even remember what the attachment piece looks like), or perhaps someone has an old bag and could post a link to a photo and I could make my own rack with heavy gauge wire?

Thanks!

Sarah

[John Nettles]

Don't own the part or packs but I have bought old parts several times on eBay.  Just have a daily search sent to you for when/if it appears.

I have a full set of old Kirkland Tourpaks (30 years old) and I still see them occassionally for sale on eBay.  Good luck!

Happy trails and may the wind be at your back!

TulsaJohn

[crawdadslim]

I have an old cannondale bar bag that uses the same sort of wire rack, I don't know how easy it would be to make one from a picture, but email me a onedollatmiyata at yahoo.com and I will try to send pictures.

the bag is cool and retro on my old Motobecane that I ride every now and again, but newer bar bags are a big improvement over the coathanger variety.  I use modern bar bags on my regular riders.  even a cheap one from nashbar is better, has a quick release, less sag and sway that affects handling.  this from a retro grouch says a lot.  

[freightbike]

I don't remember if it's a madden unit but I have at least one probably two that I'd be willing to send you for the joy of putting it to good use.

May the wind at your back always smell like home.
                  MORG