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Old 12-22-21 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Germany_chris
If you use an Ortlieb handlebar bag I’d try to figure out a way to give it a little extra support. I have the small 5L on my commuter and if you get it much more than half it’s stated weight limit it bounces around quite a bit.
I have used one since 2011, and have had no issues with the original mount. I load it without thinking of weight. It had held my phone, battery pack, wallet, Canon DSLR, etc. with no issues. I now use a Fuji XPro-1, and carried it in the handlebar bag on tour, along with other heavy items with no issues. The mount can take it. Does it bounce a bit? Sure, but it isn't an issue, in fact, when it is loaded, it dampens the movement a bit. I wouldn't give it a second thought. Ortlieb knows what they are doing.
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