Originally Posted by VT_Speed_TR

I have the small Arkel handlebar bag mounted on my Salsa Fargo via a second stem below the primary stem for the handlebars. In the lower second stem I have a hacked off old handlebar stub that has the Arkel mounts. With that setup, the handlebar bag is just slightly lower then the handle and very convenient. I also used that setup with my Surly LHT w/trekker bars. On my Salsa Casseroll, the bike has a small front rack mounted to the fork blades and crown. I have a Velo Orange bag that sits on that rack, so its well below the handlebar. In that position its a little harder to get items out while riding, but the weight is much lower.