tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post9111911822002405380..comments2024-03-12T05:30:50.836+00:00Comments on Life In The Saddle: Review: Arkel Small Handlebar BagTim Wigginshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03006181170598196762noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-5298119258542867862020-12-13T07:20:20.124+00:002020-12-13T07:20:20.124+00:00I have only tried the Small version, but I would b...I have only tried the Small version, but I would be cautious to go any bigger; you probably shouldn't be putting that much strain on your handlebars. If you need more storage at the front of the bike then I would suggest a front rackTim Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006181170598196762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-88099491466983075872020-11-21T17:55:45.850+00:002020-11-21T17:55:45.850+00:00Hello, thanks for the review! I am thinking of get...Hello, thanks for the review! I am thinking of getting the Arkel handlebar bag for some light touring (already have the BB signature and really like it, but I want something bigger). I am having trouble deciding between the small and large sizes, though. Do you have any experience with the large handlebar bag? Thanks!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-48537091718834582552015-05-03T22:19:34.714+01:002015-05-03T22:19:34.714+01:00Adding a handlebar bag does make steering a bit mo...Adding a handlebar bag does make steering a bit more sluggish, but I don't think the slightly heavier nature of the Arkel bag makes any difference compared to most handlebar bags. If you're interested to see the effect of handlebar bags in general, you could try strapping a small dry bag to your bars with a bungee cord, just to feel the added weight; before you buy an actual handlebar bag. Tim Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006181170598196762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-67555972850991980902015-05-03T15:30:19.321+01:002015-05-03T15:30:19.321+01:00Hi, great review. I've just got a Trek Domane...Hi, great review. I've just got a Trek Domane 4.5 (carbon fibre frame, alloy handlebars), so the small handlebar bag looks like it should be OK to fit but I'm just concerned about the effect on steering. Not that I will be carrying anything really heavy but the Arkel bag is heavier than most to start with. What's your experience in this respect please?Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491965784904761615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-26829319057707964482014-02-27T13:08:31.495+00:002014-02-27T13:08:31.495+00:00You can get the whole range mail order from http:/...You can get the whole range mail order from http://www.panniers.com/<br /><br />Hope that helps<br />TTim Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006181170598196762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294997327379877502.post-47705201167464375562014-02-26T12:52:57.194+00:002014-02-26T12:52:57.194+00:00where did you get the bag - struggling to find sto...where did you get the bag - struggling to find stockistRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843415795238276765noreply@blogger.com