Handlebar bag

[Catrin]

I am considering a handlebar bag. Does this weight hanging off of the handlebars have any real effect in steering or balance? My assumption is that it wouldn't have a significant effect unless it were really heavy or had bottles of water (that slosh) inside. Is this a correct assumption?

[tulip]

Why do you think you need a handlebar bag? My suggestion would be to keep things simple. If you don't need it, don't add it.

If you do decide to get one, they come in all different sizes, so you'll have plenty to ponder .

[Catrin]

Why do you think you need a handlebar bag? My suggestion would be to keep things simple. If you don't need it, don't add it.

If you do decide to get one, they come in all different sizes, so you'll have plenty to ponder .

I am looking at different food storage options for really long rides. Hope to have racks and rear panniers relatively soon - and will likely just wait for that.

They do have some nice handlebar bags available - but the prices of some of them This encourages me to ponder my choices longer

[divingbiker]

I have a handlebar bag on my commuter bike to carry my work badge, tire repair kit, light/batteries, sunglasses, buff, rain cover for helmet, chapstick, etc. It can get pretty loaded down. I don't even notice it.

I also used one on my road bike when touring to carry my snacks and camera, and didn't notice it there either.

[withm]

Jandd handlebar bag

small, unobtrusive, yet holds more than I have ever needed to carry. I have them on all my bikes.

<$20
15 colors
zero effect on bike handling

http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FBB

Your LBS should have something comparable, or be able to get these in for you.

[ny biker]

I used to have a handlebar bag on my road bike. It had a clear plastic cue sheet holder on top, which is why I bought it. Never noticed any problems with it. I suspect because it is close to the stem (and therefore the center of the handlebar) it has a minimal effect on handling.