The Drybag itself has a correctly sized opening and can be closed firmly. I really liked the integrated valve: The remaining air in the saddlebag can be pressed out almost completely. This compresses the dybag to the maximum. 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. 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. 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 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 inner lining of the Topeak Toploader is also yellow. This provides excellent contrast and the equipment inside is easily visible at first glance. Topeak Toploader by obe: The zipper can also be operated with one hand while riding That’s why you can see it was easy for us to give Topeak FrontLoader Handlebar Bag such a high overall score of 8.6 / 10. It seems to have the perfect combination of features, quality and price making it a great all-rounder. 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. 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. Sturdy straps hold the mount securely to the handlebar and head tube. The rubber spacers allow the distance between the mount and the handlebars to be adjusted in three stages. Topeak Frontloader: The handlebar bag is secured to the handlebar with straps. Spacers provide enough space to grip the handlebars

Topeak BackLoader Seat Bag

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 bag

The Frontloader bag was often easy to fit as well as stable out on the trail. The addition of the air valve on the dry bag meant that you could compact the bag contents smaller and more solidly which in turn meant that the harness held the dry bag securely. It didn't slip or side while I was using the system. NOTE: We used some images directly from Topeak (each main image); these show a slightly updated variation of the bags. The bags that were tested were an earlier version (shown in all other photos). Topeak TopLoader (Top Tube Bag) 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. In all three available sizes, the bag has the aforementioned three velcro closures at the top of the bag. I had the bag in 4.5 liters and in the photos you can see the frame bag in the 6 liter version. While the smaller 4.5 liter version hugs the top tube perfectly, the 6 liter version sags a bit. As seen in the photos. Here I would have liked a fourth velcro or a wider velcro in the middle. In addition, I must say: The bag I had also heavily loaded a little too heavy. Among other things, with a lot of tools and a 20,000 mAh powerbank with aluminum housing.Now the plastic clips can be clipped tightly and will hold securely. With a rigging device you can pull the bag really tight on the saddle. 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 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. Properly attached, the Topeak Midloader frame bag holds bombproof in the frame triangle and nothing wobbles. Test & I have collected plenty of experience in the terrain Good 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