Originally Posted by kanaddem

I've decided I want a handlebar bag for my commuter, but I know that one of the most complained about attributes of handlebar bags is the quality of the mount, so I know I want one with a good mount first and foremost. I don't want the bag to be flopping around or always tipping forward.

Second, I want some sort of quick release system. This will be my man-purse that I will unclip and take with me where ever I go, so I won't want to be futzing about trying to disconnect on a quick stop into the grocery store for a snack.

Third, I'd like D-rings for a shoulder strap. I'm decent with a sewing machine, so adding these probably wouldn't be too hard, but it would still be super nice to have them already on.

I'm not too concerned about size, I'll have a rack and rear panniers for groceries, clothes etc. At the bare minimum I want it to hold what I would carry in my pockets if I were driving: PDA phone, wallet, keys and earbuds. I'd really like for it to hold more and I don't think that being too big could ever be a problem, other than possibly interfering with my stable bag requirement.