General Cycling Discussion - Oh how I love my handlebar bag- let me count the ways!

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cycletourist
12-22-03, 06:53 PM
So what do you carry in your handlebar bag? I use mine to carry granola bars, money, a spare jersey (in case I didn't dress warm enough) and my house keys.

dexmax
12-22-03, 07:53 PM
I don't have a handlebar bag.. But I do have a saddle bag.. I carry keys, money/wallet, patch kit, spare tube...

I also carry a hydration pack, where I place food (chocolate, banana, tissue paper ;) , etc.) and spare clothes/jersey..
Gordon P
12-22-03, 07:54 PM
I hate my TOPEAK bag as the mounting system is *#%^@
· Camera
· Map
· Light
· Money
· ID
· Food
· Beverage
· Journal
Other stuff depending on the circumstances.

roadfix
12-22-03, 08:14 PM
I carry my makeup. Food and tools stay in my jersey and saddle bag.
RegularGuy
12-22-03, 10:23 PM
On tour, I carry a snack, my camera, my cell phone, and a long sleeve jersey when I'm not wearing it.
AndrewP
12-23-03, 08:20 AM
I used to carry extra water bottles, rain jacket, bandaids, snack, camera, light, punture repair kit, whatever. I found the weight out front was bad for the handling so for the past 3 yrs I have put all that stuff in my panniers.
shokhead
12-23-03, 08:27 AM
I would'nt have a handlebar bag,i would rather be married to a bag.
TriBob
12-23-03, 10:45 AM
I use a bento box. It goes on your top tube just behind the stem. velcro mesh top for easy access while riding.
DnvrFox
12-23-03, 10:47 AM
My wife loves her handlebar bags (one on each bike). She REALLY wanted an old-fashioned basket, but they don't fit very well on a road bike. I don't use them, and have a pannier on the mtn bike and large wedges on all 3 bikes.
mindbogger
12-23-03, 12:54 PM
i have a saddle bag that holds a few tools.... i hate it when i go over bump and hear the clinging and the clanging....very annoying
cycletourist
12-23-03, 01:21 PM
i have a saddle bag that holds a few tools.... i hate it when i go over bump and hear the clinging and the clanging....very annoying

wrap everything in a small towel? That should stop the clattering. And if you need to make a repair you'll have something to wipe your hands on :=)
shokhead
12-24-03, 07:43 AM
wrap everything in a small towel? That should stop the clattering. And if you need to make a repair you'll have something to wipe your hands on :=)
I use and old white sock.