Was curious if anyone was using this or not. I am interested in buying one but curious if I could also keep my mounted handlebar light or if I will have to get a riser to put the light on.

thank you!

I was using one, and sold it as I was having issues with light mounting.

Because of it's size, there was only just enough space under it to mount a light on the fork crown, and I tried to use a handlebar mounted light, an extender was needed. I tried extenders like the Topeak & Minoua, but found that they didn't give enough clearance to allow the full beam from any light to be effective.

damn it. I was hoping an extender would work.

Do you use any other handlebar bag and if so is it waterproof?

I've got one I use for touring and weekend rides, but not commuting. Great bag, but I digress.

Short answer is, you'll need a workaround to use this with handlebars. I had a small (4 AAA) light on a Minoura extender (until the Minoura broke). The light couldn't light up the road, but was OK for a "be seen" light and also to hold down the map carrier when it started flapping at speed.

Now I've got a crown mounted dyno LED. That's one way to solve the problem! Another way is to get a "second handlebar", if you've got a threadless stem, and mount the bar to that. <https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/thorn-accessory-bar-t-shaped-105-mm-extension-0-deg-prod11040/> is the one I've got on a different bike, and it works like a charm. Note you'll want to get a second mount if you put it on a different bike -- the mount's aren't really movable.

Great bag. Not really compatible w/ handlebar lights, even w/ extenders, I don't think.

I got one of these to mount my handlebar light down on a fork leg. Problem solved, pretty much.

Hardy: Is there anyway you could (pretty please) post a picture of your set up with the fork and also the bag too????

I sold my bag because of the inability to mount a light to the handlebar. I even tried a Thorn accessory bar to get the bag further away but that was a failure. I ended selling both. I could have rigged somehow like others but it seemed like too much work for my needs.

Sure:

Thanks all. I really appreciate the help!

Hardy: Would it allow the ability to fit over a thicker fork?

another question for you all: Is it a pain to take off and put on? And I am wondering if it is overkill for commuting to work. I commute 11 miles one way. I have a hard time finding my phone and keys in my panniers since my panniers are stuffed with clothes and work stuff. I sorta feel like it would be nice to have all the stuff handy like wallet, phone, keys, first aid kit, etc but just not sure if the Ortliebs bag is overkill or not.I know it is a personal opinion and all just a tough decision. I love the waterproof aspect of Ortliebs and thats important but I dont want to mess with my light on my handlebars. As long as it is pointing down on the road, I will be fine.

So many adult decisions! lol

Oh yeah; in the picture I used I have a couple of rubber whatchamacallits in there taking up space, and the metal arm that clamps down on the fork leg, like a hose clamp, can open wider than I have it.

I have never regretted getting mine, which is more than I can say for a lot of other bike stuff. It was expensive but it's been so great for so long that I don't think about that any more; I guess that part is staring at you in the face right now.

As for ease of use, it snaps right off or on, and it has a shoulder strap for grabbing.

+ 1 to Hardy's replies. I have a similar setup with the Minoura light mounts on both sides of the fork. Before I got the Ortlieb bag, I used a bar extender for my lights. I much prefer the lights at the fork level as they illuminate the road more effectively.

I use a fork crown bracket for my headlight, it results in the light being below the handlebar bag.

light shadow is only right under the front of the bike, illuminated area.
is a few feet in front of the bike. enough in advance to avoid hazards in my path.

Hardy and Eching: If I only have one light on one fork, do you all think it would be enough to light up the road or does one need two lights... one on each fork?

I use that light solo. It's a lower end minewt than I think they even sell anymore, but it works great.

Albeit, I now use that light on a different bike; the LHT in the picture, I scored a free dynohub and added a fork-crown mounted generator light.

One light is adequate. Two lights are better. On one fork I have a Planet Bike Blaze 2-watt; on the other, the Planet Bike Blaze 1-watt. (I'll upgrade to the 2-watt sometime.) I like the symmetry of lights on both sides of the wheel.
btw, these lights are way cheaper on mec.ca than on rei.com. Almost half the price.