Bag on crossbar

[Dogtrousers]

Both Apidura and Alpkit do them.
https://www.apidura.com/product/top-tube-pack-extended/
https://www.alpkit.com/fuel-pod


And as far as terminology goes, "crossbar" is just as good as "top tube". They both mean the same thing.

 

[vickster]

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

Not noticed an issue myself but I'm not that precious. My bikes seem to pick up marks whatever I don't do or do (like clonking the frame with the D lock say )

 

[snorri]

And as far as terminology goes, "crossbar" is just as good as "top tube". They both mean the same thing.

Although, I notice "top tube" is popular with the youngsters.

 

[Glasgow44]

Although, I notice "top tube" is popular with the youngsters.

Considering I called it a Crossbar in my original posting, I'm obviously not a youngster!! lol

 

[midlife]

I've got a small bag under the saddle, is that area already being used?

Shaun

PS BITD we gave people a "croggy" ...... a lift on the crossbar

 

[Dogtrousers]

The other thing that they get called is "tri-bag", which may be a good search term. Specifically for triathletes in order to do something that the rest of us don't do. They keep it secret.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I use this for food one side; phone, money, bits and pieces the other and a phone, map, or directions sheet on top - see attached image (NB handlebar tape now black!).
The top flap has room for a phone which can be touch controlled through the plastic. The two little side panniers have a capacity of 0.9 litres so more available storage than your normal top tube bag. Banana will fit. Inexpensive.
I made the following adaptions:
Strips of velcro underneath and same on top tube to anchor bag and an extra velcro strap sewn on at the back to strap under top tube - it won't come off without this but will 'slop around'.
Side panniers stay dry inside and my knees only touch them when throwing the bike around.
Top compartment not waterproof but conversely, easy and quick to access (eg to take out phone or change maps).
When I'll have hours of riding at night, my front light battery straps on 'invisibly' between the panniers, under the top tube.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Although, I notice "top tube" is popular with the youngsters.

We always used to call it the crossbar, but now it seem that Top Tube is the normal terminology.

 

[steve50]

I have one of these in black that mounts on the handlebars between the drops, holds everything I need with room to spare BUT it is not waterproof so anything that neds to be kept dry has to be in a plastic bag..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREEN-MIL...923389?hash=item5410315cfd:g:Rd4AAOSwfcVUEq-u

 

[Tanis8472]

Although, I notice "top tube" is popular with the youngsters.

Thanks

 

[s7ephanie]

Ive just bought one for daughter in laws birthday from Decathalon

 

[Ajax Bay]

Ive just bought one

One what?

 

[Cuchilo]

Sigma sport do a good range of XLab bags .

 

[T4tomo]

Not sure I'd like that tied around the steerer

If you have a sloping top tube / crossbar you can also mount them at the seat post end.

 

[NorthernDave]

I've got one of these on both bikes:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-tri-bag-with-rain-cover/

Comes with an integral waterproof rain cover (that works), is just big enough to get my Moto G, a couple of energy bars, an emergency bag of Haribo Tangfastic, a pocket pack of tissues and a lip salve in.
No scuffs on the paintwork either...