Top Tube Mounted Bags?

[NorthernSky]

fancy one of these for longer days.
any recommendations?
seen these

https://www.alpkit.com/products/fuel-pod-medium

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-fuel-tank-bag-frame-fit-bag/rp-prod74859

 

[Crandoggler]

Take cover.....

 

[Joffey]

You won't fit much in them.

 

[vickster]

You can't take much on longer days if either will suffice!

 

[steveindenmark]

You may find something more suitable here

https://www.apidura.com/

 

[mjr]

If you've not got a flat topped top tube, wider fuel pod type bags will flop about from side to side as you ride. Stem bags (that straddle the stem and maybe bar clamp) are better IMO

 

[JMAG]

I used a top tube mounted bag made to take a phone when I started cycling. It carried tools, tube and a few cereal bars/gels + phone without problem. I stopped used it regularly when I got a larger phone (medium bag) and haven't got round to buying a larger one yet, but I found it quite handy. I don't have a garmin/gps so it's good if I'm likely to need directions.

www.roswheel.eu/roswheel-shop/phone-bags/

 

[Fubar]

fancy one of these for longer days.
any recommendations?
seen these

https://www.alpkit.com/products/fuel-pod-medium

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-fuel-tank-bag-frame-fit-bag/rp-prod74859

I have a cheap one which does for sportives, though it only fits a few gels and ends up "drooping" - I'm considering the Apidura as mentioned by @steveindenmark for an upcoming Audax as they look a bit more substantial and I have one of their saddlebags.

 

[NorthernSky]

yeah that apidura seems good, a bit thinner so you wont hit knees and things. it is steep though

I just want it for sportives and the like

 

[vickster]

I've got a large topeak fuel bag, took lots of stuff for ride London, phone, purse, battery pack, cables, couple of energy bars, tissues.

 

[Sailorsi]

Alpkit gear is top line stuff, really impressed with all the items I have purchased from them. With regard to the fuel pod, just need to make sure you have enough vertical tube to secure it below the steering stem. Ideal for small stuff, not as big as you may think.

 

[steveindenmark]

The Epidura bags were used by a lot of the Transcontinental race guys. Its not cheap though.