The most functional, easy-to-use waterproof handlebar bags out there.

The most functional, easy-to-use waterproof handlebar bags out there. RF welded seams and traditional sewing allows for a completely waterproof and practical zippered bicycle handlebar bag. No roll-top closure, just an easy to open, fully lined zippered main compartment with an overlapping hardshell watertight hood. Everything stays dry and protected. Our waterproof handlebar camera bag come with ultra strong aluminum mounts that allows safe transport of heavy gear; including cameras. Pairs flawlessly with full touring series or match with the bestselling Tailrider trunk bag and rack for ultralight bikepack-style tours.

Why use a rain cover?

The main compartment and map cases of our bicycle handlebar bags are completely waterproof but the front zippered pocket and side mesh pockets are not. If you need to keep the items stored in these pockets dry, then the handlebar bag rain cover is a must. The rain cover has a clear plastic window at the top so you will still be able to clearly read your map. The rain covers also protect the bag against road grime which helps to keep the handlebar bag clean.

Handlebar camera bags are also a great way to carry camera equipment

Handlebar camera bags are also a great way to carry camera equipment. A DSLR will easily fit inside the main compartment. Although these bags are not specifically designed with padded compartments for cameras and lens it is very easy to add foam protection inside and customize the interior to safely store and protect your camera. You can use a blue foam closed cell commonly used in sleeping pad to do this. For more details on this you can read this article: How to transform bicycle handlebar bags into a deluxe camera bag.

Bicycle saddle bags are the standard

Bicycle saddle bags are the standard for cyclists looking to carry the bare minimum: tools, spare tubes, tire inflation kits, keys, and the like. Saddle bags offer convenient access, easy mounting, and an out-of-the-way position underneath your saddle. They are an economical choice, both financially and physically, as their small size and self-mounting capabilities make them light-weight and affordable. Here at Bike Bag Shop, bike saddle bags are not to be confused with bicycle pannier bags, which mount to a bike rack. Saddle bags, in this context, refer to small bags that are mounted on the rails of your bicycle's saddle.

Bicycle handlebar bags can be broken down into two levels of water protection: waterproof and water-resistant.

The material is another feature that should be taken into consideration when picking out a bag. Bicycle handlebar bags can be broken down into two levels of water protection: waterproof and water-resistant. Waterproof handlebar bags are made from materials such as dry bag style PVC or treated, heavy-duty Cordura. Features like seams, pockets, and zippers all diminish the bag's ability to seal out water, therefore most waterproof handlebar bags offer fewer organizational features than their water-resistant counterparts. For the best of both worlds, there are water resistant handlebar bags which offer tight fitting rain covers, an easy solution for protection during an unexpected rain shower.

One of the most common problems with bike top tube bag is compatibility

One of the most common problems with bike top tube bag is compatibility. Many companies make their top tube bags to fit around their custom bicycle frame bag. While this is nice and convenient, it is also nice to have a variety of bags by mixing and matching from other companies. Roswheel has thought about this which makes them winners in our book. The bag comes with 5 nylon loops for cinching down to the top tube in various locations, with one velcro or two if needed for more stability (provided). It also comes with two loops against the stem for a proper fit with another provided velcro strap around your fork spacers.

bicycle handlebar tool bag

Accessories such as bag rain covers, map cases and shoulder straps are either included or available separately for most handlebar bags. Lone Peak offers the bare bones bicycle handlebar tool bag, so you have the opportunity to accessorize with a rain cover or shoulder strap if it's necessary. Other bags I include all of the bells and whistles for an all-in-one package. Ortlieb falls somewhere in between the two. As one of the most rugged handlebar bags around, the completely waterproof  Ultimate 5 includes a carrying strap, while still having the option of adding either a map case or GPS Case depending on which set up you prefer.

select the best cycling pannier bag for your needs

In order to select the best cycling pannier bag for your needs, there are a few important considerations. You should decide approximately how much you will be carrying on average, and how you would like to carry the things you need. Chances are, you will be using the frame bag to supplement other bike bags, such as a bicycle saddle bag, bicycle backpack, pannier, and more. If that is the case, how much you will be putting in the frame bag? The amount of gear you plan to put in the frame bag will dictate whether you need a full frame bag, or just a front or rear frame bag. When you are choosing between a front or rear frame bag, you might check to see if one or the other will work when you have a water bottle cage installed on your bicycle's frame. This will vary depending on your frame size and design, but you can check the specs on our bags to get a sense of whether a particular bag will work in conjunction with a water bottle cage on your bike.

Handlebar bags sits on the valuable real estate at the front of your bike

Handlebar bags sits on the valuable real estate at the front of your bike. The ability to reach items while riding comes in handy on any type of biking excursion, especially when grabbing a bit of gel, or a bite of an energy bar is required. Most standard handlebar bags have the opening snaps or zippers facing towards you, so you can easily open the top while riding, grab a snack, and close it back up while still keeping your cadence. Another convenience factor of handlebar bags is that they do not require a rack, like bicycle pannier bags and rack-top bags do. No need to worry if your bike has enough mounting eyelets, if there will be enough heel clearance, or other compatibility issues. They are designed to attach to any bike, and mount and dismount with ease.

cycling frame bag

The cycling frame bag will fit most mountain, road and hybrid bikes. If your bike has an angled or curved top tube or full suspension there may not be enough room within the bicycle frame bag. Your frame tubes must be less than 6 inches in circumference for the velcro straps to fit around the tubes. Refer to the diagrams in the pictures above for instructions on how to measure your bike.

bicycle double frame bag features

bicycle double frame bag features
ROSWHEEL bicycle double top tube bag hangs over a bike's top tube that will keep cell phones, cameras, snacks and keys dry in wet conditions.
* It has multiple compartments and attaches with buckle straps and Velcro. Reflective trim adds to nighttime safety.
* The 1.8 liter capacity holds all the cyclist's essentials right in front of them for easy access.
* External mesh pockets hold items for immediate access.

bicycle handlebar tool bag

ROSWHEEL bicycle handlebar tool bag provide rich size options for all kinds of cycling activities and environments.
Variety of touch-sensitive ROSWHEEL bicycle front bags do not only have rich rooms for your belongings, but also enable you to have fun with smart phone while riding.
ROSWHEEL bicycle frame bag have remarkable fabric printing, making the bag and your bicycle extraordinary among all other cyclists.

easy-to-use waterproof saddle bags

The most functional, easy-to-use waterproof saddle bags out there. RF welded seams and traditional sewing allows for a completely waterproof and practical zippered bicycle handlebar tool bag. No roll-top closure, just an easy to open, fully lined zippered main compartment with an overlapping hardshell watertight hood. Everything stays dry and protected. Our waterproof handlebar bags come with ultra strong aluminum mounts that allows safe transport of heavy gear; including DSLR cameras.

waterproof saddle bags

A great big roomy alternative to bicycle backpacks, rack-top bags, and panniers
waterproof saddle bags make a great, out of the way dry place to store riding essentials. Never be stuck out with out a flat repair kit again, or have a safe, dry place to carry your cell phone, wallet and personal information.

Bicycle top tube phone bag

I made a number of modifications to the VO bag. First, I removed all of its native leather attachment straps with metal buckles, of which there were 4: two for the handlebars (you can see them in use here), one on the underside of the bag for attaching it to the center of the rack's platform, and one at the rear for hooking over the rack's "tombstone." Unlike on some other bags, the straps on the Campagne are not permanently attached,top tube bag for road bike but threaded through, so removing them is easy. But I did cut off the D-ring attachments on the sides of the bag: They were stiff and sticking up in a way that interfered with the top flap sitting flush (can be seen here as well). I will extract the remaining bits of leather eventually, but for now it's just a rough cut. Removing the leather straps and buckles made the bag quite lightweight - though there are still metal buckles on the front and rear pockets that I would love to replace with elastic cords, for the sake of convenience.Going for a decaleur-free setup, my main goal was to attach the bag to the front rack as firmly as possible. With the native attachment system, the single strap on the underside of the bag hooks around a central point on the rack. Attached in that manner, the bag will pivot and sway without a decaleur. So what I wanted to do instead was attach the bag to the outside edges of the rack at 4 widely spaced points. There are several ways to approach this,cycling rear pannier bag and others have done it successfully using a variety of methods including velcro straps and metal rivets. Here I tried strong nylon cords. My husband used his leather punch to make 4 holes in the bottom of the bag, through the fabric as well as the stiffener. The cords are routed through the rack's light mount/strut eyelets (see below) and tied together tightly inside the bag, as shown.

Bike handlebar bag with mini iPad holder

Having already owned a bike with a functional handlebar bag setup, the concept is familiar to me. On my former Rivendell, I had an Ostrich bag, attached with its native straps to the front rack, and supported at the top with a spacer-mounted decaleur. What I liked about that system was its stability, and the aforementioned ease of camera access.compact bicycle handlebar bag What I disliked about it was the bulk. The bag was larger than necessary. The myriad of leather straps, metal buckles and other appendages added weight. The buckles clanked against other metal hardware on rough roads, no matter how out of the way I tried to position them. And having a decaleur permanently attached to the bike seemed superfluous. But all this aside, using the same setup on my current bike was not an option. My handlebars are too low for the Ostrich and many other production bags. And for reasons too complicated to go into here, using a decaleur, even if I wanted to, would be problematic. So I took this as an opportunity to experiment with a decaleur-free setup.waterproof double bicycle pannier bag Velo Orange sent me their Campagne handlebar bag to try out for this purpose. This bag is considerably smaller than the Ostrich and just a tad larger than the small Gilles Berthoud. The design is otherwise very similar to the Berthoud. The VO bag's fabric, stitching and leather are noticeably rougher, which is reflected in its price ($110, compared to $225 for the Berthoud).

Bicycle double top tube bag

I recommend that everyone journal about their bicycle tours. I have filled dozens of journals over the years and I plan to fill hundreds more in the future.rear pannier bag for bike There are a number of reasons to keep a journal while on a bike trip, and I plan to talk more about this in an upcoming post, but for now, I recommend you get a journal that is small enough to fit inside your handlebar bag, but ridged enough to withstand the demands of a long distance bicycle tour.I read more than anyone else I know and I couldn’t imagine going on a bike tour without at least one book. On my last tour I read through four books and I could have read a lot more if I had wanted to. I recommend Ted Schredd’s “The Cycling Adventures of Coconut Head” if you are looking to get motivated for your upcoming tour. Bicycle backpacks The name of the book is a bit silly, but the book is hilarious and insightful! I read this book before every bike tour I go on as it totally gets me excited about all that I have in store. I fully recommend it! (Click here to listen to my interview with Ted Schredd)

Waterproof double bicycle pannier bag

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W7 It has 7.2 Mega Pixels and records photos on a Sony Memory Stick. The reason I bought this camera is because of it’s batteries! It uses normal AA batteries and not the lithium batteries that you find in video cameras and most new digital cameras. The reason I don’t like lithium batteries for use on a bike tour is that once the batteries run out, you have to charge the battery,saddle bag for road bike and most of the time, when the battery runs out, you are in the middle of nowhere and you certainly don’t have 4 hours to sit around while your lithium battery recharges. In my case, when my batteries run out, I just simply pull the two spare AA batteries from my pack and stick them in my camera and I’m ready to go.bike triathlon bag I use rechargeable batteries so I don’t have to constantly be buying new batteries while I ride and this strategy has worked wonderfully for me over the years. (If you get rechargeable batteries, you’ll also need to bring a lightweight battery charger with you.)

Waterproof cycling saddle bag

In this article I am going to be concentrating on the gear that you might carry inside of your handlebar bag.
My strategy for packing my handlebar bag is to put all of my most important belongings in this one bag.bicycle map holder handlebar bag My reason for this is that I always have my handlebar bag on me. It never leaves my body. When I go into a grocery store or run to the restroom to take a shower, the handlebar bag goes with me. The reason for this is that if my bike and the rest of my belongings were to be stolen, I would at least have my handlebar bag and the valuable contents inside (wallet, cell phone, camera, journal, etc). As long as I have these belongings in my possession I can buy myself a new bike, get a ride to the airport,Bicycle double top tube bag call the police, or do whatever needs to be done to rescue the tour.
Your handlebar bag should also contain most of the things that you want to get to when you are riding your bike (your map or camera for example). I don’t like to get off my bike every time I need to look at the map or eat a snack, so having these items within reach is extremely important.
I’ve put together a little video where I show you exactly what I carry inside my handlebar bag. Below the video, I have listed the contents of my handlebar bag and given details for why I use these particular items.
As usual, if you have any questions about how to plan a bicycle tour of your own, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Iightweight bicycle bags

My strategy for packing my handlebar bag is to put all of my most important belongings in this one bag. My reason for this is that I always have my handlebar bag on me.bicycle top tube bags It never leaves my body. When I go into a grocery store or run to the restroom to take a shower, the handlebar bag goes with me. The reason for this is that if my bike and the rest of my belongings were to be stolen, I would at least have my handlebar bag and the valuable contents inside (wallet, cell phone, camera, journal, etc).hydration system backpack As long as I have these belongings in my possession I can buy myself a new bike, get a ride to the airport, call the police, or do whatever needs to be done to rescue the tour.

handlebar phone bag

Shaped with PE board and padded with PE cotton, the bicycle phone bag provides double protection for your cellphone and small items inside. Operating cellphone is so easy with this bicycle phone bag while you are riding. The handlebar phone bag is an ideal choice for commuting and leisure riding.

bicycle handlebar phone bag

The versatile bicycle handlebar phone bag comes with map holder and cellphone holder is easy to install with quick release fixer.Roswheel phone bag main compartment is big enough to hold all essentials for cycling such as towel, glass, and pocket multi-tools etc.

bicycle handlebar bag with map holder

Equipped with PE cotton insulation and insulation film, this bicycle map holder handlebar bag is your mobile cooler. Two side mesh pouches provide additional space for your pocket tools, snack and other pocket essentials.

quick release bicycle handlebar phone bag

Specially designed for smartphone with high-sensitivity PVC touchscreen and PE cotton cushion, this quick release bicycle handlebar phone bag is a necessary for cycling to enjoy music while riding. The bicycle phone case can also used to carry credit card, cash, and earphone etc. while provides some protection againstraindrops, dusts and sands.

bicycle handlebar bag with mini iPad holder

Specially designed for folding bike, shaped with PE board and padded with PE cotton against road shock and vibration, the bike handlebar bag with mini iPad holder is ideal for daily trips and commuting. Plus there’s a shoulder strap for off-bike use.

bike front bag

Specially designed for folding bike, shaped with PE board and padded with PE cotton against road shock and vibration, the bicycle front bar bag is ideal for daily trips and commuting. Plus there’s a shoulder strap for off-bike use.

handlebar bag for bike

Protect and quickly access your camera and gears on commutes, daily trips, or extended tours. The bright color mountain bike handlebar bag fits DSLRs and camera accessories. Made with waterproof TPU and seamless processing, this handlebar bag for bike can safeguard your gears even under heavy rains. Reflective pattern and LOGO increase visibility in low or nighttime.

front bag for bicycle

A multi-functional front bag for bicycle with divided main compartments and two auxiliary bags is easy to mount with Velcro fixer. Plus the front bag has a handle strap and quick release shoulder strap for your off-bike use.

handlebar camera bag

Protect and quickly access your camera and gear on commutes, day trips or extended tours. With top clear map sleeve for easy viewing of maps and padded shoulder strap for off-road use, this handlebar camera bag is extremely versatile in functionality. All weather rain cover shields bag and gears from wet.

bicycle handlebar tool bag

Made with high-density soft, waterproof PU leather, this bicycle handlebar tool bag is great for carrying pocket toolkit, keys, and other essentials for your riding and is easy to convertible to shoulder bag with shoulder strap.

bicycle map holder handlebar bag

Equipped with PE cotton insulation and insulation film, this bicycle map holder handlebar bag is your mobile cooler. Two side mesh pouches provide additional space for your pocket tools, snack and other pocket essentials.