Does anyone make a small, neat bar bag?

[ceepeebee]

I'm after exactly what's in the question, I only want something small for some light touring and to be useful on fnrttcs. Most bar bags I've seen are either covered in netting bags and superfluous flaps, or are eye-wateringly expensive for a glorified small camera bag (I'm looking at you Ortleib, despite the greatness of your big, dry saddlebags)


I have looked at the carradice zipped roll, which looks ideal, but not sure if the width will play nicely with sora equipped bars.... Similarly the VO baguette, which I can't find in the UK at the moment.


any ideas?

 

[MacB]

I use the topeak Tri bag, which is a little bag that sits on the top tube behind the stem/steerer:-

http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...a=X&ei=SoVnTrLCH87F8QPnkPjYCw&ved=0CDcQ8wIwAA#

This is big enough for wallet, phone, keys, change, some nitrile gloves, a couple of energy bars and a camera.

 

[Falwheeler]

These are very good http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-tourguide-compact-handlebar-bag-1/ and convert into a bum bag off the bike.

 

[Broadside]

+1 on the Topeak Tri bag, I use one for longer rides to keep Jelly Babies within easy reach and also a small map stuck in the side of it. Alternatively pick any bag you like then get a Rixen Kaul handlebar mount and then stick a spare RK mounting plate on a bag of your choice, hey presto your very own unique bar bag! http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47421

 

[vickster]

I use one from Bell (Asda sells for under a tenner, got mine from Walmart in the US )

http://direct.asda.com/Road-Stash-Bag/000931186,default,pd.html

Is fine for days when I don't want a back pack - takes a lock, phone, wallet, sunnies...not the prettiest but very easy to fit and remove. Goes on my hybrid (but does cover up the rhs gear indicator) or my road bike (SRAM shifters)

I also use a seatpack for other stuff - I am a woman and don't travel that light

 

[GrumpyGregry]

decathlon do some good btwin ones.

EDIT: like those here