Top Tube Bag

[mariacycle]

I have a saddle bag for some of my things but would like to get a top tube bag to fit in things like my cell, wallet, keys, spare tube, and levers. Two questions:

1. which top tube bag(s) do you use and what do you think of them?
2. does a top tube bag affect your cycling at all?

Thanks in advance!

[Possegal]

This is what I have for my cell and key, and sometimes my camera. I know others have one like it. I don't find it affecting my cycling at all, but then again, I'm pretty unimpressive in my cycling.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...nto#post444474

[mariacycle]

Looking at these two:

Sherpani Top Tube Bag: http://www.rei.com/webservices/rei/D...:referralID=NA [though would much rather have something in black]

Louis Garneau Aero Gel Top Tube Bag: http://www.amazon.com/Louis-Garneau-...1248828&sr=1-5

is anyone using either of these?

[nscrbug]

I use the RavX "To Go" triathlon food bag as my top tube bag. It comes in 3 sizes (I use the medium) and easily holds my cellphone (an old antiquated "flip-style" phone), lip balm, and a few snacks.

http://www.ravx.com/archive_sites/ra...ags/to_go.html

[Tri Girl]

ok- so you might laugh, but this is what I have on my commuter road bike:

I got it from this etsy store:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trigo

It's made from recycled tubes, and is highly reflective (both things that mattered to me- recycled materials and visible). It's not a top tube bag, but it sits on the handlebars and stem. I just LOVE it! I put my keys, my phone, and my inhaler in there.

I have a bento box on my tri bike, but on my commuter I wanted something fun- and this little guy is not only fun, but a conversation starter. Plus- how can you not smile when you look down and see THAT face??


I looked on her site and I don't see the handlebar bag listed. She was VERY helpful when I ordered it, perhaps if you sent her an email she would make one for you. I'm sure she would. All her things are SO cute!

[mariacycle]

thanks for the links! Tri, that is so adorable!!