Handlebar bag

lardcat · Post by **lardcat** » 13 Aug 2008, 3:27pm

Can anyone recommend one?? Must have map case and be waterproof

georgew · Post by **georgew** » 13 Aug 2008, 5:21pm

In that case then you can't beat Ortlieb.

George Riches · Post by **George Riches** » 13 Aug 2008, 5:38pm

My Altura map case experience was not good.

I suspect that an effective adhesive for polyethylene is a rare bird, so I would only buy a polyethylene map case with velcro fasteners if the velcro were stitched to the polyethylene (which is not uncommon).

mikeitup · Post by **mikeitup** » 13 Aug 2008, 9:00pm

These look pretty decent for the money :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/dhb_M ... 360033202/

but if you can afford it get an Ortlieb

DavidT · Post by **DavidT** » 13 Aug 2008, 10:26pm

Carradice bags are good quality, and made in Britain. Typically popular with "CTC Types" :lol:

http://www.carradice.co.uk/handlebar-bags/index.html

zenzinnia · Post by **zenzinnia** » 14 Aug 2008, 8:39am

I've had good experience with my altura. I like the mesh side pockets as they give easy access to small things and the seperate lid pocket to store maps in. The fixing onto the bar is easy to use and secure (I've even got a thing on my MTB so I can use the same bag as a saddle bag). The plastic map holder just fits a folded OS but is beginning to rip down the 'welded' seems. I don't think it's 100% waterproof but nothing has ever got wet and I've riden through attrocious rain with it. I'm not saying it's the best but pointing out some things to look out for.

If buying again I would look for somethig with a better fit for maps and also a way of attaching a light (some have a way of attaching a bar underneath).

BlueMeldon · Post by **BlueMeldon** » 14 Aug 2008, 12:24pm

Hi,

I tried the DHB Marsden, but had to send it back because it does not fit oversize bars - mine have a centre bulge (ITM 30mm centre).
I think standard bars are 25mm......doesn't sound a lot but is matters.
Blue

mikeitup · Post by **mikeitup** » 21 Aug 2008, 4:42pm

BlueMeldon wrote:Hi,

I tried the DHB Marsden, but had to send it back because it does not fit oversize bars - mine have a centre bulge (ITM 30mm centre).
I think standard bars are 25mm......doesn't sound a lot but is matters.
Blue

That's funny because I am after a bar bag and emailed wiggle regarding the marsden barbag as I was worried about the clamps not fitting.
I gave them the diameter of the bars approx 33mm and they replied saying the clamp should fit. Dunno what to do now.

mikeitup · Post by **mikeitup** » 2 Sep 2008, 9:50pm

mikeitup wrote:
BlueMeldon wrote:Hi,

I tried the DHB Marsden, but had to send it back because it does not fit oversize bars - mine have a centre bulge (ITM 30mm centre).
I think standard bars are 25mm......doesn't sound a lot but is matters.
Blue

That's funny because I am after a bar bag and emailed wiggle regarding the marsden barbag as I was worried about the clamps not fitting.
I gave them the diameter of the bars approx 33mm and they replied saying the clamp should fit. Dunno what to do now.

Took the plunge and ordered a DHB Marsden barbag. Fits my bars fine. It is very good for the money. I am impressed.

lloyd · Post by **lloyd** » 3 Sep 2008, 10:24am

I've a Vaude handlebar bag and while it is totally waterproof it's closure is not the best design at all relying on two velcro straps. I wrap the carrying strap round to secure it otherwise it always comes undone.

bailout · Post by **bailout** » 3 Sep 2008, 2:03pm

mikeitup wrote:Took the plunge and ordered a DHB Marsden barbag. Fits my bars fine. It is very good for the money. I am impressed.

Interesting, any more details on the bag or pics of it on your bike? It is certainly a good price for a waterproof barbag. Barbags in general seem to be very expensive for their capacity. I have actually been considering a small basket instead and just putting a waterproof bag in it.

I see from your pic of your bike you got a pair of the mainstream rear panniers. I ordered the last pair from pbk but they had a stock error and didn't actually have any left

I picked up a pair of the front ones but am kicking myself for not ordering a full set (rear/front/barbag) when I first saw them. Now looking for reasonable priced rear and barbag.

mikeitup · Post by **mikeitup** » 3 Sep 2008, 9:42pm

bailout wrote:
mikeitup wrote:Took the plunge and ordered a DHB Marsden barbag. Fits my bars fine. It is very good for the money. I am impressed.

Interesting, any more details on the bag or pics of it on your bike? It is certainly a good price for a waterproof barbag. Barbags in general seem to be very expensive for their capacity. I have actually been considering a small basket instead and just putting a waterproof bag in it.

I see from your pic of your bike you got a pair of the mainstream rear panniers. I ordered the last pair from pbk but they had a stock error and didn't actually have any left I picked up a pair of the front ones but am kicking myself for not ordering a full set (rear/front/barbag) when I first saw them. Now looking for reasonable priced rear and barbag.

Check the forum tomorrow. I will take some pics with the barbag on for you to see. The MSX panniers were a right bargain for £33!!!!
Used them in the downpours this week and they have kept whats in them bone dry. For the money the DHB Marsden barbag is a steal.
I was after some of the Mainstream accessories (pannier straps, outer bags and originally the MSX barbag but they are always out of stock

)

bailout · Post by **bailout** » 3 Sep 2008, 11:37pm

I am interested to hear what you think of the attachment system- does it look very robust? Also what is the material like? I saw one review of the dhb marsden panniers that said the material ws a bit flimsy. As the bargain msx ones seem unlikely to ever be back in stock I was considering the Marsden rears as well as the barbag. Although I see they do non waterproof dhb ones for under £30, so perhaps those with a couple of thick plastic bags.

I must admit that I am not sure about a barbag. I can see it would be useful but it would stop me using my in line brake levers, apparantly can interfere with the gear cables from my shimano sti levers (I am on drops) and would leave nowhere to fit a light. They do seem to be very popular among tour cyclists though.

mikeitup · Post by **mikeitup** » 4 Sep 2008, 1:11am

bailout wrote:I am interested to hear what you think of the attachment system- does it look very robust? Also what is the material like? I saw one review of the dhb marsden panniers that said the material ws a bit flimsy. As the bargain msx ones seem unlikely to ever be back in stock I was considering the Marsden rears as well as the barbag. Although I see they do non waterproof dhb ones for under £30, so perhaps those with a couple of thick plastic bags.

I must admit that I am not sure about a barbag. I can see it would be useful but it would stop me using my in line brake levers, apparantly can interfere with the gear cables from my shimano sti levers (I am on drops) and would leave nowhere to fit a light. They do seem to be very popular among tour cyclists though.

Will use the barbag tomorrow as I am travelling light to work.
Will sort the pics out later tomorrow.
The Marsden rear panniers had a good review in "Cycling Plus" a few months ago.
I like the look of the Ortliebs but wasn't sure whether I would use the barbag or not and they are £50+ so thought the DHB's would be a good bet to see if a barbag was a viable option.

bigjonnyd · Post by **bigjonnyd** » 4 Sep 2008, 9:28am

Can anyone tell me if the dhb Marsden uses Klickfix? I ordered one off the net the other day and didn't think about my oversized bar and it doesn't fit. Kinda urgent as if I need to order anything like an oversized bracket then I need to do it today as I am off on Lejog on Saturday (yes I know I've left this one a bit late)!!

Thanks in advance.

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