Originally Posted by
velonomad
Yes The handlebar bag does affect the handling somewhat but only at very low speed. I don't expect my touring bike to handle like my club racer.
Problem with a bag on top of a standard front rack is an issue of convinence for me. I like to be able to quickly stop and reach for things I need, for me a handle bar bag works best. I have a front rack bag on my tandem and it is a PITA to reach into while straddling the bike..
too like to be able to reach into my handlebar bag but its placement interferes with my front light so I take off the light and I'm not really comfortable about that. Many hub dynamo-based lights have a front fork bracket that holds them in place but I don't have a dynamo (or any sort) so I don't have this type of light. I wish I could find (or easily make) a front fork mount (where the screw/bolt holds my front fender) that is round so I can attach my light that currently mounts on my handlebar.