spinnaker

I was considering adding a handlebar bag but I doubt I have the room. I have a GPS, computer and B-Levers. It does not leave much room for anything else. I saw the recent post on adding an extra stem. I purchased one from Nashbar at a whopping 99 cents but it's just too wide and does not leave enough room for my real stem.

I was wondering if there isn't a bag that actually mounts to either the headset, or stem or other area other than the handlebar?

Looks like I just have to settle for a trunk bag or my day pack for short rides and use panniers for longer tours.

Supergo did have a stem cap from Weyless that had a cross bar that may have worked. But Supergo is no longer and I have been unable to find the Weyless part anywhere.

Lolly Pop

Spinnaker do you not like using your trunk bag? What about a small pannier for regular rides?

I am thinking of a bag on top of the front rack. I have this bag:

MEC Rack/backpack bag

and normally put it on the rear rack but am thinking (another one/) on the front would give me just that teensy bit more storage without resorting to a pannier. I need to get an appropriate front rack to enable this.

I don't have a handlebar bag, as I have been quite happy with the above bag (it converts to a knapsack, too -- way cool!). I think it has a larger capacity than a regular handlebar bag. The more I read about weight distribution and height, the more I feel inclined to keep the weight on the front as low as possible and avoid getting a handlebar bag altogether.

The downside is the bag isn't waterproof.

spinnaker

Yep that is exactly what I was thinking, but more of just strapping my day pack to the top. I just wanted the extra room and accessibility of a handlebar bag but after a trip to the LBS yesterday, I may scrub the whole idea. Just holding a small one in place (not worrying about mounting) they are just way too bulky on my bike.

imafencer

I ran out of handlebar real estate, too, but I'm going to try a Bento box for those little things I like to have while riding (snacks, lip balm, etc.). Other important stuff will go in another little bag on the back end (or my camelback).

spinnaker

What is a "Bento box"?

GeorgeBaby

See https://www.rei.com/product/47919280.htm

Camel

The bento box is OK for long rides, event, brevets etc IMO. I wouldn't enjoy using it on an extended tour though.

imafencer

I haven't used it for a long tour yet and it won't be the most practical thing in the rain, but I'm mostly using it as a food bag and a place to hang my Halt!. Won't replace a handlebar bag for those who are used to that or want something easily removable, though.