Handlebar Bag for Trekking bars
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Handlebar Bag for Trekking bars
Hi all, anyone have any suggestions for a decent bar bag for trekking bars other than Ortlieb?
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I was going to ask about handlebar bags too. My issue is it can't block the front dynamo light which rides just above the wheel as those usually do. Flat bar on mine so shouldn't be an issue.
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I have been pleased with bags from Swift Industries, at Builtbyswift.com, and I found the Zeitgeist bag attached fairly easily to my trekking bars. You can check out the Path Less Pedaled channel on YouTube. He does bike bag reviews, among other things gravel and touring related. Some bags are more quick release-able than others, if that is important.
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I use a Topeak Bar bag that i fitted with https://www.arkel-od.com/spare-hb-clamps/.
Been working for me for some time.
Been working for me for some time.
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Why not Ortlieb? They are good bags, well made, ultra durable... Swift Industries does make excellent bags I have their Randonneur bag (which was called something else at the time) and it has been excellent over these years. Where it sits currently it is a little tall and the mounting could be improved but that is not a fault of the bag in any sense it is my usage of the bag on a rack that was not designed for it so it sits high on my actual randonneur rack it is perfect.
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My wife's bike has trekking bars and her Ortlieb works fine with the standard mount.
I realize you're asking for others, but just wanted to confirm that it fits and works well with the bars, if ever you consider Ortlieb.
I realize you're asking for others, but just wanted to confirm that it fits and works well with the bars, if ever you consider Ortlieb.
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sure, I just remember not being sure if it would fit in the bars properly, or if we would need one of those mount extender thingees that moves a hbag more forward.
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I have used this waterproof Banjo Brothers handlebar bag for 11 years, I believe, and it has held up well, except the straps that hold it to the handlebars broke eventually. I just replaced those with some heavy zip ties, which works great.. This particular model isn't available anymore, afaik, but they are still selling other models.
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Have you looked at the various bikepacking type strap attachment bags? There are lots of them, although most of the good ones certainly aren't cheap.
When I think of it though, you tend not to see lots of these bags on trekking bars, not a lot of people use them--although in Europe they are quite common, so perhaps searches from there might turn up more options, or at least images of how people add simple bags to these bars.
When I think of it though, you tend not to see lots of these bags on trekking bars, not a lot of people use them--although in Europe they are quite common, so perhaps searches from there might turn up more options, or at least images of how people add simple bags to these bars.
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One option is to drop the bag down onto a rack. I have used the little sunlite racks that attach to the canti bosses for that. They show up cheap under that and other brands. I have also mounted them using p-clamps on bikes with no canti bosses. I have used the shoulder strapped wrapped around the stem as the only attachment at times and it was easy to grab the bag and take it with me. The bag carries lower with the rack and is still easily accessible.
I did this with drop bars and with flat bars, but it would work fine with your bars too. It works with various bags. I used it with the large bag from Nashbar. I think it might have been called the Elite Pro or something like that. Mine is decades old so they may not sell that model any more.
I did this with drop bars and with flat bars, but it would work fine with your bars too. It works with various bags. I used it with the large bag from Nashbar. I think it might have been called the Elite Pro or something like that. Mine is decades old so they may not sell that model any more.
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One option is to drop the bag down onto a rack. I have used the little sunlite racks that attach to the canti bosses for that. They show up cheap under that and other brands. I have also mounted them using p-clamps on bikes with no canti bosses. I have used the shoulder strapped wrapped around the stem as the only attachment at times and it was easy to grab the bag and take it with me. The bag carries lower with the rack and is still easily accessible.
I did this with drop bars and with flat bars, but it would work fine with your bars too. It works with various bags. I used it with the large bag from Nashbar. I think it might have been called the Elite Pro or something like that. Mine is decades old so they may not sell that model any more.
I did this with drop bars and with flat bars, but it would work fine with your bars too. It works with various bags. I used it with the large bag from Nashbar. I think it might have been called the Elite Pro or something like that. Mine is decades old so they may not sell that model any more.
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Thanks staehpj1,I have tried the same thing, I have a sunlite rack on the front and bag worked great(cheap BV bag from Amazon) I now use the sunlite rack for my tent and tarp to add a little weight to the front..I am new to cycle travel, but have years of experience in backpack travel and trying to go light weight (not ultralight lol)..only been on a few overnight trips and love it!..I also have a Topeak frontloader bikepacking style bag. I would really like a small bag just to keep items that I take with me in the tent. Thanks for advice!.. JB..
That said... Most folks here seem to hate them, but I found that I like a little backpack for stuff I want to keep with me as long as it is kept light. I usually keep it to 2-3 pounds, but a little more is not too bad. At times where I need to carry extra stuff from the store to camp for a group or for one day where water is unavailable I might load it up heavy. Depending on how I plan to use it I take either the REI Flash 18 (9.5 ounces) or the little Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Travel Day Pack (2.5 ounces). The Sea to Summit packs down to keychain size so taking it along is pretty easy if not using it all the time.
REI also has the Flash 22 which has a couple outside pockets and weighs a few more ounces. I might take that if I were going to carry a bit more. The side pockets could hold extra water bottles in dry places and the top pocket a rain jacket or a warm layer.
I tend to want to have something for day hikes as well so at least the Sea to Summit is likely to go along even if I don't plan to wear it while riding.
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JB, what options have you found? I'd be curious to see what you did, what price, volume, waterproof or not etc as well as attachment systems.
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Hi djb, Thanks for asking.. I think I am going with the Topeak compact/fanny bag,seems to be about the right size for my needs. I have seen some for about $50USD, not waterproof, but have a rain cover. I always use Ziplocks for things that need to stay dry anyway Has Fixer quick release bar mount. I am still looking, but I think that is what I will go with. Any experience with that bag??
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No, no experience with that bag, but I do have two topeak bags and they are well made. The gastank one i have also has a rain cover, but haven't ridden in rain yet, but I'm sure it works.
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i suspect any bag using that mount system will be similar unless it's too wide for trekking bars.
otherwise, randoneur bags that sit below the bars on the front rack. Trouble is they are usually very expensive, often over $300. I did find an American company making one for just over $100 but it took some searching.
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Thanks dvd, I have looked at those MEC bags, they are nice ,but as you stated (no longer available ). Still looking at the Topeak Compact,but have not decided yet..
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