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The Topeak frame bag uses the upper area of the bike frame. The Topeak Midloader is available in three different sizes: 3L, 4,5L and 6Liter. The range is thus quite broad to fill most frames well. Large 6L variant could hold more dimensionally stable on the top tube e.g. with an additional Velcro strap or a wide Velcro strap in the middle. Conclusion Then I fitted the bag to a drop bar bike with under tape brake cables but with external gear cables (see photo four in the above gallery). Prior to fitting I thought that this setup would be the most awkward as it often is when using bar bags. However I was surprised that it was really straight forward to fit and that the cables just sat over the top of the harness and bag.
The saddle bag itself is only water repellent, the Drybag inner bag itself is waterproof. So here you do not have to worry in the rain or dirt. The content is protected. Thanks to the three-point attachment, the bag sits practically floating next to the handlebar. This dampens vibrations somewhat. The Topeak Freeloader is therefore one of the more suitable places for sensitive technical devices such as compact cameras. Does a lot of things right and sits reliably between stem and handlebar: The Topeak Freeloader stem bag The saddle bag is permanently installed on the saddle. The Drybag is filled with the equipment and can be slid into the saddle bag. The stable closure and the well thought-out tensioning mechanism ensure that the saddle bag and drybag are held securely. The Topeak Top Loader I find really good! The bag sits stably on the top tube. Even on bumpy trails, the top tube bag does not tip to the side. Bravo 🙂 Reliably fastened with velcro straps: The Topeak Toploader top tube bag The length of the straps are quite long for my loading technique ie they hang down a bit which I do not find so nice. Functionally, there is no impairment here. Also, the straps are very far from getting caught in the spokes. I felt safe there for the whole ride. Secure hold: The handlebar roller is fixed in the holder with two straps. Once tightened nothing slips
Topeak FrontLoader Handlebar Bag Reviews
Mount to head tube is at the lower part of the bag and can lead to some sway with heavier items. Could be improved by having the mount strap higher on the headtube. A harness system works differently: a handlebar mount sits securely and firmly mounted on the bike. The handlebar roller is held securely in place by a belt system. With the Topeak Frontloader, the drybag is held firmly by 2 straps. To remove, simply loosen the 2 straps and remove the caster. Topeak Frontloader: The handlebar bag fits a tent and an Ultralight sleeping pad.
The position of the Velcro straps at the bottom of the top tube bag is variable. Here there are several loops through which the Velcro straps can be passed. If this were not the case, the Velcro straps of the top tube bag could possibly collide with the Velcro straps of a frame bag. So the way it’s solved on the top loader is exemplary. The Topeak Freeloader can be mounted on the right or left side of the handlebar. If the stem is long exactly, then two freeloaders can also be mounted. The bag is attached to the bike at a total of three points: Even fully loaded, the bag keeps its shape well and hardly expands. Thus, I never bumped the bag with my knees while pedaling. The access can be from the left as well as from the right: There is a zipper on both sides of the frame bagToploader (top tube bag): The top tube bag from Topeak has convinced me in the test. If you are looking for an inexpensive and at the same time reliable top tube bag, you should take a close look at this bag. The bag sits securely and centrally on the top tube. Even in the cradle you do not touch the bag and thanks to the rain cover, the toploader also defies the elements. I’ll give it a recommendation.
With a fixed handlebar roller, loading and unloading is more time-consuming and fiddly: either the handlebar roller is filled and unloaded while hanging on the bike. Alternatively, you can remove the entire handlebar pulley, including the fixing straps, fill it and then mount the handlebar pulley on the wheel again – in any case, the process is more complicated than a harness system. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Topeak Frontloader handlebar bag: Even on a flare handlebar there is enough space left and right of the bag. Note about the Drybag: The Drybag is from Decathlon. Topeak Versacage: The fork bag can be used as an oversized bottle cage, e.g. for a 1.5 liter Nalgene bottle, or hold a 5L pannier securely on the bike fork.
Topeak TopLoader (Top Tube Bag)
No matter what type of bike product your buying, from the simple accessories through to the full setup of your custom built road bike, there are lots of important considerations that you should take into account, especially when you’re shopping online and unable to test the product first. This is especially true when you’re buying products like Bags. The handlebar harness itself is now attached to the handlebars bombproof. Even after several days of the roughest trails, I didn’t have to readjust the straps.
The maximum weight of the reel is given with 5 kilos which is a lot. As an example, my tent and sleeping pad weigh about 1.7 kilos. That’s far less than half the allowable weight.Commuting in winter and also travelling in countries with a lot of precipitation should not be a problem (e.g. Denmark in April). Freeloader (stem bag): The Topeak Freeloader stem bag is fully thought out and has proven itself in practice: In the handling it is simple and in the processing of high quality. The manufacturer has thought along with the product design here. The Freeloader works particularly well in combination with the Topeak Frontloader (handlebar roller): The attachment to the handlebar is particularly space-saving in this case.
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