TopeakFrontloader 8 Litre Bag for Handlebars, Sports and Outdoor, Black, 50 x 15 x 15 cm / 19.7 x 5.9 inches x 5.9 inches

Possibly one of the best handle bar bags around... okay, it's not the lightest, and that's a high point to consider when BikePacking... But they are really sturdy and quick to remove. It takes a bit of time to first set it up, but that's an experience thing. I'm sure you're wanting to know the facts... or opinions. So I'll review this as a Pro's and Con's.Pro's:Sturdy, Once strapped on. It's not going anywhere.Spacers (adjustable) to free up space on the bars allowing hands to grip bars ( really helpful for Roadbike drop bars ).Compression bag has a very effective valve to squeeze air out of the bag compacting items easily.Small buckles help to fold over bag ends.Bag has opening both ends, Handy for accessing things without having to empty the whole bag.The harness can accommodate larger volume bags if needed. I quite easily fitted a 12l bag.Fits Kids bikes too... Fit's Islabike Knoc 20 just fine.Con's:Straps are a bit fiddly when setting up.No additional hoops around the harness for fitting items like mug, lights, misc. Unlike the older model.All in all, this is a great product, and I've bought 2 more for my sons. Can't wait to get Bikepacking with them soon.

Initially I was very pleased with the bag, I fixed it to the front of the bike as per instructions, put in two small plastic containers for holding a tube and tyre levers, some energy bars and a packet of crisps then wrapped them in a small towel for protection. After two weeks little did I know, one of the straps started to wear the bag on the outside. Surprised at Topeak for not getting back to me on this as we have bought a trailer and bags off them in the past and had no issues with any of these items. The bag holder is good but the bag needs some reinforcement where the straps hold it in place.

It fitted my on-one geof handlebars on the outer bar ok, I didn't like the straps holding it to the handlebar as they don't seem strong enough and need beefing up a bit more. To stop the it sliding on the handlebar when going over bumps i added a strap around the stem of the bike, over the handlebar to the outer bar and attached them to each of the two straps securing it to the handlebar. I will see how it handles over rough ground, Im using it to carry a light tent, ill find a use for the bag at a later date.

Fabulous design eg the air release valve on the roll-up dry bag, adjustable spacers, quick release straps. Love it.

Very nice ordered last minute before a trip to scotland. Fits my gravel bike 42cm bars very nicely. Try he compression with air release valve works very nicely.

The valve on the dry bag is great for packing things in tightly. However there are a few things to be aware of:1. You have to pack soft things around the middle otherwise straps don’t hold the bag in place properly and it could fall out.2. The buckles and clips are made from plastic, one of mine broke after a few days.3. If you’re riding off-road then the rigid outer structure that fastens to the bike rubs against your bike, mine wore off a lot of my paintwork over 4 days.I sent mine back because it broke, I wouldn’t buy the same one again.

I bought a front loader bag 3 years ago and never used it until today. The problem is that the waterproof bag has three female connectors and one male connector making sealing the end with the female connectors impossible . I appreciate the item is well past it’s warranty. Is there any chance you could resolve this?The responseHi MaxThanks for your emailWe have replacement dry bags available to be ordered through any one of your local cycle stores, for more details on where to find your nearest store then please visit: Extra (UK) Ltd - Dealer Locate (extrauk.co.uk)Part number:TRK-BPFL-04Spare Frontloader Waterproof Liner BagExtra (UK) Ltd - Spare Frontloader Waterproof Liner Bag (extrauk.co.uk)Kind regardsCustomer Service and technicalI get the warranty had expired. What I don’t get is the failure to take responsibility for defective quality control. Even if the warranty has expired the product was substandard and would never have been fit for purpose. I shall buy another dry bag but obviously not a TopeakI had intended to buy 2 Topeak Unisex's Trunkbag EX Rack Bag, Black from Amazon at £40 each, needless to say I’ll be looking elsewhere.