Handlebar bag alternatives

[Polite]

There isn't much space on my handlebar to fit a bag mount, I'm not very keen on forcing the cable (on the right) to make space in case it causes damage or interferes with the braking.

I had a different bike last year which had a different cockpit and I found my handlebar bag was ideal for keeping my wallet, phone, keys etc while touring.

This year I'm not sure I'll be taking the bag (a shame because it's great) because of the aforementioned so I'm in a bit of a quandary regarding how to store my 'essentials' - I don't like wearing a rucksack regardless of how light - so would really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions?

All advice grateful.

Thanks

 

[TissoT]

Would you consider a saddle bag !

 

[Polite]

Thanks tissot, I hadn't even thought of one - that's why I come on here!

I'd be loathe to buy something new and, me being odd, like the idea of my valuables always being insight however this is exactly the advice I'm after so never say never ...

 

[TissoT]

Saddle bags are very secure by attachment to the saddle rails and the seat post Via Velcro straps
I do use one ... and I keep my Phone/money in my jersey back pocket.

 

[Polite]

What kind is yours? Bit of internet research in the offing...

 

[TissoT]

mine is very small ... "vaude" was bought as a present from the in-laws

 

[Polite]

I've now seen this http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/tri_drybag_2 so an additional thought. Hmm.

 

[John the Canuck]

''like the idea of my valuables always being insight''

what about one of those which fit around UNDER the top tube at the front

 

[TissoT]

I've now seen this http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/tri_drybag_2 so an additional thought. Hmm.

Should Do the Trick ..As an alternative

 

[Polite]

''like the idea of my valuables always being insight''

what about one of those which fit around UNDER the top tube at the front

Thanks, I'd just spotted one. Seems there is also a mini pannier version for the top tube, too. Decisions, decisions. Too much choice!

 

[Polite]

http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...ouch-Two-Side-Black-Blue-Red/1818617598.html#

These too.

 

[themosquitoking]

I've now seen this http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/tri_drybag_2 so an additional thought. Hmm.

You can't get that much in these. I had an external battery a lightweight waterproof and four keys in mine and it was stuffed.

 

[John the Monkey]

I've now seen this http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/tri_drybag_2 so an additional thought. Hmm.

I use one of these - http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/TriBag_raincover - keys, phone & spare pair of contact lenses live in it.

I have a saddle bag for tyre levers, p* kit, tube and multi tool. (One of these; http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/ftr/bagstools/seat-bags/miniwedgie )

On the tourer I use either a Carradice Super C Audax, or a Lowsaddle Longflap (both probably overkill unless you need to carry a lot of stuff).

 

[jay clock]

I have one of these http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/pro...rowse/accessories/bags/handlebar-bags-baskets (mine is a Vaude but identical) and it will fit fine with those cables. A superb size for camera/phone/wallet and small stuff. Little mesh pockets on the side for things like lip salve. Map case is great too.... I am tempted to buy another in case they stop making them

 

[Teuchter]

Non cycling specific but I use a Snugpak Response bag as a bar or rack bag sometimes. It fastens to the bars quite easily, leaving no permanent fittings. It also has a belt strap (that can be fastened and concealed out of the way if you're not using it) for taking with you off the bike.