HandleBar Bags

Intelligent designers are always finding new ways to maximise the storage space that is available to you on your cycle and with handlebar bags for bikes you can keeping vital accoutrements where they will be easy to access and safe from harm.

Bike handlebar bag options range from the cheap and cheerful to the boutique and luxurious, with some simply slipping over your handlebars and staying shut using Velcro while other have zip-up lids and sturdy exterior constructions to shrug off the bumps and scrapes they may accumulate during use.

A handlebar bag for your bike can be a great alternative to having a basket affixed at the front, although this is also an option for people who want the classic bike storage option onboard. Modern handlebar baskets let you avoid the perils of the elements with waterproof fabric and padded interiors to stop your shopping getting wet in a sudden shower.

While there are more general bags and baskets available for your handlebars, you can find pouches that are designed to house a single gadget, such as a smartphone or portable media player. This means you can keep your device right where you can see it, avoiding the chances of it slipping out of your pocket when your legs are pumping. It also lets you have the option of sticking in some headphones and enjoying some tunes without having the device attached directly to your body. This is a nice touch and these smaller handlebar bags can be particularly kind to the bank balance.