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Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag

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    Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag

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    The multi-use Compact handlebar bag from Topeak converts to a fanny pack--great for carrying a camera, cell phone and other essentials you want close at hand.

    • Divided main compartment has a mesh pocket in lid and 2 side zip pockets on neoprene waist belt
    • Main compartment is fully padded to protect gear
    • Quick-release clamp allows easy attachment and detachment from handlebar
    • Includes rain cover that stashes in mesh lid pocket when not in use
    • Topeak Compact handlebar bag includes a removable shoulder strap for easy carrying off the bike
    • Made from durable 2520-denier nylon with water-resistant coating (seams are not sealed)

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    Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Bike commuting & touring
    3.1 liters
    189 cubic inches
    Coated nylon
    6.4 x 4 x 7.4 inches
    370 grams
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
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    Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag Customer Reviews

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    Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag
     
    4.2

    (based on 9 reviews)

    89%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Adjustable (5)
    • Rugged (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • City bikes (6)
      • Road bikes (6)
      • Commuting (4)
      • Mountain bikes (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Office professional (4), Avid cyclist (3)
        • Primary use:
        • Personal (8)

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      5.0

      Just Right

      By ecyclist

      from Richmond, VA

      About Me Office Professional

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • City Bikes
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

        Hold camera, but at other times hold many different items.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great Bag

        By MARIOGARCIA

        from Rolling Meadows, IL

        About Me Office Professional

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Dual use - bike and fanny
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Mountain Bikes
          • Not Just Biking

          Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

          I love the size. I love the ease of removing from bike.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Comment on this review

          (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works well for my specialized use.

          By km7396

          from Minnesota

          About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

          See all my reviews

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • City Bikes
              • Commuting

              Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

              This is a small bag, it will hold wallet, keys and (since I have a permit) a small handgun. It is very convenient to access the interior and has held up well over the last year. I especially like the extra bar for holding a light (since I do end up commuting before sunrise). No sagging issues, even with the extra weight.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Comment on this review

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              pricey, but very versatile

              By TerryR

              from Golden, CO

              About Me Avid Traveler

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Adjustable
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • City Bikes
                • Commuting
                • Mountain Bikes
                • Not Just Biking
                • Road Bikes

                Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                A bit pricey for it's small capacity, but we love ours nonetheless. It's a very clever design with lots of extra touches. We use ours for touring trips on the bike, then I convert mine to fannypack for walking in town, while my wife converts hers to a purse. Holds small items like camera, sunblock, glasses, and more. Small capacity, but has extra pockets and clip on tabs as well. We like the included waterproof cover. Ours has the old quick release design, which is very difficult to use. There is a newer quick release (Fixer 8), which should fix the problem. Be sure to get the newer model - REI only had the old one. Also, be sure to use the included cable, otherwise the clamps allow it to sag, as others have pointed out. Rugged construction and excellent padding- really well made. Highly recommended, as long as you can live with the small space.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Comment on this review

                (9 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                more padding than space

                By AndeesofMayberry

                from Nashville, TN

                About Me Casual road biker

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                Site Member

                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Comfortable
                • Cramped

                Cons

                • Too Small

                Best Uses

                • Road Bikes

                Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                I was looking for something to take on a multiday trip where I had other storage behind me on the bike. I also needed something that didn't require attachment to the fork down by the wheel (struts). This filled the bill but way too much space was taken up by the padding and the fanny pack parts that it didnt hold much more than a few energy bars and my very small camera. I'd say the main candidate to get good utility from this either has a very expensive SLR camera or has a desperate need for a fanny pack and thus a need for people to make fun of them.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Comment on this review

                (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Perfect Bike Bag!

                By BikeStuff

                from Somewhere in the Great Midwest

                About Me Office Professional

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                Pros

                • Lots of Storage
                • Rugged

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • City Bikes
                  • Mountain Bikes
                  • Road Bikes

                  Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                  This bag is exactly what I've been searching for! On a recent ride I packed my camera, cell phone, wallet, pepper spray and more in the bag. My handlebars are also extra thick (31.8 mm) so most handlebar bags, baskets, etc. don't fit.

                  I like that it opens to the rear, has a rain cover in case you get caught in a shower and have your camera on board and the "fanny pack" strap makes it decent to carry off the bike, even if you don't want to wear it fanny pack style.

                  The Topeak fixer 8 bracket is perfect for my bike. I can't wait for the new Topeak baskets to become available as they also use the fixer 8 attachement system.

                  Very, very happy!

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Comment on this review

                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Great little bag

                  By AdamLC

                  from Las Cruces, NM

                  About Me Avid cyclist

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Adjustable
                  • Good size
                  • Quick release

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • City Bikes
                    • Commuting
                    • Road Bikes

                    Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                    I agree with the sag issue. I had a hard time getting the mounting bracket tight enough to keep the bag from sagging down. This isn't a problem for me, however, as I like it down so that I can put a light on the extra bar that comes with the pack. It has been a good little bag, for the money.

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Comment on this review

                    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Sturdy product

                    By Splashii

                    from Rockville, MD

                    About Me Avid cyclist

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable
                    • Convenient

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • City Bikes
                    • Commuting
                    • Road Bikes

                    Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                    I think the previous reviewer should have returned their pack to Topeak. It must have been a lemon, as the one thing my pack does not do is sag, and that is after many miles of riding. I chose this bag to replace one that not only sagged, but tended to swing from side to side. This one does neither. It is very sturdy, and the convenience of the quick release mount is great when stopping for a sightseeing or errand break. I believe Topeak is a reliable company, and I would hope they would replace a non-performing product.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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                    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great little bag!

                    By TAWK519

                    from PA

                    About Me Avid Cyclist

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • City Biking
                      • Mountain Biking
                      • Road Biking

                      Comments about Topeak Topeak Compact Handlebar Bag:

                      This bag is perfect for the essentials (cell phone, camera, wallet, snacks). It comes off easily and converts to a fanny pack. Those quick trips into the store or longer sight-seeing excursions are easy; just pop it off, make it a fanny pack, and your off with your hands free. I bought this because my older handle bar bag was too big for my dropped handled bike. They even have a little bar that you can install a computer on. Nice item, very reasonable price.

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