TNI Bento Box

by TNI

Product Description

Bento Box is a nylon box that sits on the top tube behind the stem. It attaches with 4 velcro straps, 2 around the stem and 2 around the top tube. The box is open at the top and has a mesh cover which attaches with a velcro strip. The mesh cover is adjustable and can conform to different shapes. The box is reinforced on four sides with thin plastic inserts.Features: Can be used with the cover open and tucked in or with the cover attached to the velcro It is easily opened and closed with one hand Comes in two sizes. The large (shown above) is 31/4" X 1 1/4" X 5". It holds 10 Power Gels or 6 energy bars. The small is 31/4" X 1 1/4" X 3". It holds 6 Gu packets or 2 Clif Bars. Capacity is 12 cubic inches for the small size and 20 cubic inches for the large size Size: Small Large Color: Black

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B000MUK17U
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,027 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #42 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Seat Packs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "pocket crunch" eliminator, July 10, 2005

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Natalia Lincoln (New York, NY - USA) - See all my reviews
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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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why you might prefer the shorter box, February 24, 2009

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Michal Young (Eugene, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TNI Bento Box (Misc.)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home on a ride without this!, January 4, 2009

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Bycycle Dude "Paul" (NE OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TNI Bento Box (Misc.)

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

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