Originally Posted by
engstrom
... a handlebar bag that's 12" x 7" x 7" that I can carry my work clothes in and also can be quickly and completely removed (not leaving any mounting clamps on the bars)? The reason I want it to not leave any clamps is purely one of appearance - I think the bike looks better on the weekend group rides without clamps on the bars. ...
have 2-3 pounds of clothes to carry ...
Contact Wayne at TheTouringStore.Com but you may not be able to meet every one of your criteria. The hardest will be a bag as large bag as you want with the weight capacity you want but no clamps; if you can not meet all of your criteria, I would give up the appearance criteria.
Do you have carbon handlebars? If so, this eliminates Ortlieb's very nice
Ultimate 5 Plus bags, available in medium and large. These are high quality, waterproof, have a shoulder carrying strap, will take the weight you want and the large is just a bit smaller than you stated. Useful accessories available, such a map holder (which might be useful for you weekend rides).
TheTouringStore also carries the
Lone Peak handlebar bags. They too should not be mounted on carbon handlebars.
Call Wayne as he is VERY helpful and good to deal with. I suspect if he does not have what you want but it exists, he might get it or otherwise tell you what handlebar bag meets all your criteria.