Bag on crossbar

[Glasgow44]

Hi there

I was out cycling on Saturday on my road bike and seen a guy with a bag on his crossbar (I think that's what its called - its the top metal tube part that goes from the stem of the handlebars to the stem of the saddle - he had a bag at the front flush where it meets the handlebar stem) - does anyone know where I can buy one of these? I already have a very small saddle bag.

 

[Bazzer]

There are several types around. Depends upon your needs. Try putting "bike crossbar bag" into Google and see the images from places like Wiggle, Chain Reaction etc.

 

[vickster]

How big do you need? You can get tri bags which are small to some that are more like luggage

I use a Topeak fuel tank (maybe large size) which is big but then I have an iPhone plus which won't fit in the smaller tri bag!

 

[Tanis8472]

The bit you describe is the top tube

 

[Spiderweb]

This will be ok
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cycle/bags/?o=2&g=25

 

[vickster]

Not sure it'd be waterproof, or take a banana (which the OP said he carries in his jersey in another post)
Nor big enough for a phablet
but depends how big it needs to be

This another option with a rain cover, take a normal sized phone etc, not a banana though

 

[Tanis8472]

Not sure I'd like that tied around the steerer

 

[Spiderweb]

This maybe?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-fuel-tank-bag-large-1/

 

[Dirk]

Search on eBay: Cycling Bags and Panniers.
There's loads on there.

 

[Globalti]

How do you prevent that from damaging the paintwork as it bounces around?

 

[rugby bloke]

Looks pretty much like what I have - takes an iPhone, portable charger, house key, debit card and a tenner. Not noticed it damaging the paintwork, its strapped down pretty tight.

 

[Banjo]

How do you prevent that from damaging the paintwork as it bounces around?

That's exactly what stops me using one. Its bound to scuff the paint eventually.

 

[cosmicbike]

I have a Topeak one which gets used on occasion. Big enough for phone, keys, snacks tec. 2 Velcro straps hold it firmly to the top tube, the one round the steerer keeps it upright and doesn't restrict movement.

 

[User32269]

Got these in tesco for a few quid, easy to fit and remove, does the job.

 

[vickster]

Not sure I'd like that tied around the steerer

The Topeak ones at least have no impact