Bike Handlebar Bags
ROCKBROS Bikepacking Bike Handlebar Bag 7L-14L Waterproof Large Dry Pack Bicycle Front Bag Roll for MTB Mountain Road Drop-bar Bikes Bar
$54.99
- EXTREMELY STURDY 5 FIXED POINTS: Large magic straps and eight spacers, 2 nylon straps with side release buckles to secure bag to the handle bars. A short strap is attached bag to the head tube to avoid shaking back and forth. What’s more, four alloy hooks for adjusting the compression straps to protect your bike frame and brake shift cables
- ADUSTABLE LENGTH WITH TWO OPENINGS: 7-14L adjustable capacity bike handlebar roll perfectly satisfy your bikepacking adventures or long travels need. Good size to fit 3person tent, sleeping bag and clothing which need keep dry. Convenient Feature: roll down closure design at each end makes easier to find what you need. Also, You can attach more gear or even a tent using the two exterior straps
- 100% WATERPROOF: High strength tear resistant 600D nylon + waterproof TPU film with ROCKBROS Innovative seamless workmanship makes this bicycle front bag 100% waterproof and easy to clean with a wet terry
- DETAIL DESIGNS: Three Reflective Logos to increase your riding safety at night; Strap storage loop is good to avoid straps being caught in bicycle tires.External Elastics cords for attaching some wet raincoats or coat, also fit photography tripod
- MULTI-APPLICATIONS: Durable bike handlebar bag protects your things from harsh weather conditions or crashes.Suitable for variety Outdoors Activities like cycling, traveling, camping , mountaineering and more.PRODUCT WARRANTY: Any questions please feel free to contact us
Martin Santana –
The first thing that will shock you about this bag is how gigantic it is. Seriously, before I had it installed I was sure it wouldn’t fit in the space between the handlebar and the wheel – Hell, on first inspection I thought they had delivered a small sleeping bag by mistake. However, with the help of the belts and the very versatile foldable fabric, its size can be reduced quite a good deal.
Speaking of versatility, I’m using it on a gravel bike with drop bars and I’m getting *a lot* more storage space than I was expecting I would; you don’t necessarily need to have flat bars to make full use of the thing.
I’m especially glad at how sturdy the fabric and the overall build feels, and how many fixing points there are – once it’s properly installed it feels solidly stuck in place.
Finally, it also comes with a few extra belts so you can tie up stuff outside of the bag if you fill it up, which is a very nice touch.
The only downsides I can think of are:
1_ The instruction manual is borderline useless, it’s so badly explained it’s almost detrimental when installing the bag.
2_ I would’ve appreciated a zipper on the upper side to easily access the contents. As it is, you can only take out/put in stuff through the sides, and that can get somewhat uncomfortable depending on your handlebars and the amount of content in the bag. It’s still easier than you might think (especially with drop bars), but it’s not ideal.
Martin Santana –
Michael Harding –
Fits nicely between drop bars on Trek 520. I can fit my Sea to Summit Ultralight sleep mat, canvas ground sheet and tarp in this handlebar roll. Solid construction. Took it out on an overnighter with no issues. Great addition to my set-up.
Michael Harding –
DoughBoy & EggGirl –
My wife knew my front bag was on its last legs and got me this as a gift to replace it. I love her to death for thinking of me and how much I love my bike and biking, but, as it turns out, this was not the right bag for me, despite being a spectacular bag for… somebody else!
Are you heading into the outback? Going to bicycle the Pacific Crest Bike Trail (yes, that exists!) or the Oregon Timber Trail (which you may or may not survive intact…)? YES, this is the pack for you. Able to hold a ton of gear without interfering with your wheel or steerage, waterproof as all get out (OK, I would not take it dive-biking, if that even exists…) and big enough to take your 35 lb. maine coon cat named “Tiny” along with you (though I’m not sure he could breathe…), well, look no further!
Are you not doing any of that? Are you just looking for a bag for easy and waterproof storage for your day-to-day commute that can attach to handlebars or panniers? Do you want easy access, a la a zipper or other top-side closure? That isn’t this beast.
And… are you a complete newb unfamiliar with how bags like this roll up and close? Also maybe not so much for you. How do I know that? I am a complete newb to bags like this. I figured out how to mount it correctly, despite the horrifying directions (yeah, it’s just that one page placard you see in this listing, that’s IT). But then, wait, how do I close the ends? Did I just buy an open-ended torpedo harness? Wait, OK, folding it up like a christmas present… OK that seems to work, but I don’t see it being waterproof in any way. And, it’s suppose to be 2 widths or more and that just won’t work… OK, Mrs. Google, help me out! Ohhhhhh… you just roll the ends over and over and then clasp them when you have what you want. OK, I get it. I’m sure that you lumberjacks out there are laughing at me right now. There’s some sort of stiffening strip attached to one side of the opening… not sure if that is rolled toward the inside or outside or if it matters at all. Newb.
Still, I can’t even imagine trying to unroll this to just get my iPhone out and then rolling it back up when I’m done, as I might do 10 or 15 times in a long ride. I also can’t imagine detaching this from the handlebars to take into a restaurant when I stop for lunch. Nope, I need a satchel and I think RockBros has some really great ones. This just isn’t that. Sorry, dear.
DoughBoy & EggGirl –
MR S KELLY –
This is a really well made piece of kit. Very sturdy and plenty of space. The instructions that come with it are useless, you will need to Google and fiddle to get it set up correctly. Once on though it is really well thought out and will be my main storage on extended bike camping trips.
MR S KELLY –
Michael Harding –
Looking forward to my first bikepacking trip with these Rockbros bike bags
Michael Harding –
Sean Hosie –
Recent purchase only tested in the dry so far. Really sturdy and balanced and holds what I need.
However, the straps provided tend to slip through the plastic locking buckles too easily, especially on bumps, but even on relatively smooth tracks. This leads to some of the issues raised by others (e.g. bouncing on to wheel going over bumps, etc). So I needed to add some extra support straps that don’t slip.
Provide better locking on all of the straps and it would be 5 stars.
Sean Hosie –
BR –
This turned out to be too large for Specialized Diverge drop bars. Even in the smallest configuration it didn’t fit very well between the break levers. The bag would also drag on the front wheel. Otherwise, it seems to be made with quality materials and has a rugged mounting system. Probably good for a MTB, but not for anything with drop bars.
BR –
Bob –
Went on a week long bike tour using this bag. Fit just fine on my handlebar, but I wasn’t limited on space with a flat bar. The bag width is adjustable with the amount you pack in it. It’s not the type of bag you want to be getting into multiple times a day – just once at the end of the preferably. I left mine on my bike each day, but it can be taken off with a minute or two (5 strap points). Quality item at a great price. Installation instructions could be better, but the process is straight forward and can’t be screwed up.
Bob –
Cato –
There are 3 types of buyers: 1) those who want the absolute best and are willing to pay a premium; 2) those who want a good value; and 3) those who want the cheapest product. I fall squarely into category No. 2. So far, this bag has exceeded expectations. I have used this on two trips so far. The last one was a 2 day 160 mile offroad trek in 30-40 rain/slush/snow. The bag kept my gear dry and stayed put. It did exactly what I needed at a fraction of the cost of the big name brand bags. Are the name brands “better”? Maybe, I don’t know. But for the price of this product, I am very satisfied. Straps are very intuitive. Love the shock cord on the front. Seams are well sewn. Only minor quibble is that the loops for the straps seem stressed when the bag is loaded and tied on. No problems yet, but that is an area that caught my attention. I will update this review if I have any problems on that account.
FWIW, I am a real reviewer, paid full price for the product, and am not being paid for the review.
Cato –
Darren O’shannassy –
I bought this bag for rough trail bike packing. I’ve used it once on a short 16km trial ride. It’s been great.
I carry my tent, fly, pegs and footprint in the bag with room to spare. I have my Helinox chair strapped to the outside.
One thing that you really appreciate is how the bag keeps out the dust. It was brown by the time we were done but everything inside was immaculate.
When I opened the package from Amazon, the bag looked like a maze of straps and chords. Watching the youtube videos definitely made the set up easier.
It is a bit fiddly to take the bag on and off the bike. But that gives me confidence in how well it’s attached.
I consider myself particularly luck to get this on sale. Having used it now, I would be prepared to pay full price for it.
Darren O’shannassy –