Originally Posted by
LeeG
I never understood the attraction of handlebar bags that put weight high and cantilevered off the stem other than you could see it. it's obvious that it makes front handling sloppy.
I agree. I like a handlebar bag for valuables and electronics, it is a convenient place to hold a map (and a bag of mini-donuts) but I try to keep the weight down.
I do not see any front panniers, if that is your plan, good luck.
If you bags are full when you start, where are you going to put your food and perhaps water when you stock up on that? In the photo, when we stopped at the grocery store, my saddle bag (Carridice Nelson Long Flap) had some stuff in the side pockets but the main compartment was empty. But completely filled it up at the grocery store.
