This is a project which I've been working on since April. Lot's of other "opportunities" kept sidelining this tubular tire handlebar bag. Also at certain points, while waiting for glue to dry on knots, or for a chance to visit Joanne Fabrics, or an order to arrive from Amazon, I stitched up few extra "matching" accessories.

Without further delay, my latest DIY bag and my first handlebar bag.





As you can see, while a bit lumpy, the primary material is a recycled Continental Giro tubular tire. The edging around the "lid" is leather from a purse I found at a yard sale. The leather was also used for the internal hinges.



I used canvas duck cloth as the liner on the main part of the bag. There is also a 1/8 inch thick rectangle of high density foam sewn into the floor (covered with the duck canvas) in order to stiffen the bag.



Underneath I added wide elastic straps to carry a spare tubular tire. Those with a sharp eye might notice the closing buckles moved from the front to the back side. It can be mounted either way. I like to be able to open it from the saddle, but it is a bit awkward to do so.

At the moment it is mounted on my '71 Paramount. Can you spot the accessories I also made?



I made a saddle bag. My wife calls it an ice cream cone! I also made leather bottle skirts to dampen the vibrations on the metal thermos bottles. And finally, two tubular tire straps to secure my frame pump. A bit much? All comments appreciated!