Originally Posted by randyjawa

I have run across quite a few bicycles fitted with those handle bar bags.

I would never use one, particularly if the handlebars on the bicycle are expensive, high end or rare. The metal support wears two grooves into the handlebar with use. It does take time for this to happen but, eventually, the bars will become cosmetically challenged and/or snap off near the steering stem(only if left unchecked and allowed to continue to wear).

Other forum members have argued against this but I stand by what I say. How would you like to wreck the etched Cinelli double old logo markings on your bars, rendering them all but useless. I might still have that set tucked away, if I didn't already throw them away.