Mega Bar Bag
Black
$285.00
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Mega Bar Bag
$285.00
THIS. IS. MEGA. Our most requested bag is finally here. What took so long? Well, there are many large bags like this on the market, but we found they always ended up dragging on your wheel, folding over your head tube, or flopping around the bumpy stuff. It’s very hard to carry this much charcuterie without any type of metal support. So… we put one in. Yes, this bag has a 3D aluminum structure sewn between the layers!! A hybrid between a bag and a rack, the Mega Bar Bag is designed with three attachment options in mind -
- Handlebar mount
- Rack supported handlebar mount (w/ 15” or 22” voile strap sold separately)
- and saddle mount (w/ nano voile straps sold separately)
We didn’t stop there though. There are plenty of other features including huge stretch pockets, a zippered top pocket, expandable volume, and extendable straps to REALLY pile things over the top! Check out the video below for all the details.
FEATURES
- Three mounting optionsHandlebar mountRack supported handlebar mount (w/ 15” or 22” voile strap sold separately)Saddle mount (w/ nano voile straps sold separately)
- Rugged 5-point handlebar mounting system (handlebars, fork crown, and head tube)
- Anti-sag strap (included) suspends front of bag from falling into wheel
- Rubber backed velcro straps included (non-slip)
- Injection molded handlebar spacer blocks included (for hand, cable or brake lever clearance)
- Foam spacer lower attachment included
- Daisy chain strap loops underneath and along back for a rack
- 3D aluminum frame sewn in
- Top zippered lid pocket (easy access while riding)
- Two side stretch pockets (fits water bottles)
- Front sleeve pocket
- Extra long extendable straps (w/ velcro strap keeper)
- Tire clearance cut out
- Tire rub skid plate
- D-Ring attachments for shoulder strap
- Main body fabric - 1000D Cordura (PU coated back and DWR finish on front - weather resistant) OR ECOPAK EPLX600 (RUV laminated film backing and DWR finish on front - for double layer weatherproofing)
- Liner fabric - 400D Nylon Pack Cloth (PU coated backing and DWR finish on front - weather resistant)
SPECS
COMPLETE THE KIT
KEY FEATURES AND OVERALL DESIGN
HOW-TO
ANTI-SAG STRAP
Over bars, under stem
This strap will prevent the front of the bag from sagging into your tire. Leave one side clipped in and run the strap OVER the handlebar, UNDER the stem, and OVER the handlebar again. Then clip the other side.
Lift and tighten
Lift the bag until you get the angle you want. Snug up both sides of the strap evenly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Minimum Tire Clearance
1.5” is the recommended minimum but if you’re on mostly smooth roads you might be able to get away with less. If you’re doing some extreme mountain biking, you’re going to need more.
Saddle Rail Attachment
For a saddle mounted bag, the anti-sag strap can still be used. Just lace it through your saddle rails.
BAR MOUNT
1. Strap to handlebars
Center the bag and double back velcro.
2. Strap to fork crown
Wrap velcro around fork crown. If the strap is too long, you can cut it down.
2.1 Loop and toggle headtube
If you can’t fit the velcro around your fork crown, use the elastic loop and toggle around your head tube.
3. Anti-sag strap
Leave one side clipped in and run the strap OVER the handlebar, UNDER the stem, and OVER the handlebar again. Then clip the other side. Lift the bag until you get the angle you want. Snug up both sides of the strap evenly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. More information under ANTI-SAG STRAP below.
RACK MOUNT
1. Lace bottom strap (sold separately)
We recommend these rubber straps. The 15” length works well for small rando racks and the 22” length is for mid-sized racks.
2. Attach to rack platform
Tuck the strap tail back up into the bottom of the bag so it doesn’t fall in the wheel.
3. Loop and toggle tombstone
You can also use the velcro straps and move it up and down based on your rack.
4. Strap to handlebars
Center the bag and double back velcro.
SADDLE MOUNT
1. Remove handlebar assembly
Remove the spacer block by undoing the velcro, then turning it 45 degrees and pulling straight out. Slide the other straps out of the slots.
2. Lace saddle straps (sold separately)
Lace the rubber straps behind the metal frame and back out again.
3. Attach to saddle loops
Loosely attach both sides at first, then tighten down evenly to center the bag.
4. Loop and toggle seatpost
Use the elastic loop and toggle around the seatpost.
ADVANCED SETTING (AT YOUR OWN RISK)
Rack Strut Attachment
If you want a bit more stability without a front rack, there is an M6 slot through the front of the metal frame to attach rack struts to. It’s 4.75” wide.
Poke holes through front webbing
Bolt holes need to be made through the bag. The best tool to use is a hot soldering iron. Poke a hole all the way though the bag to the inside. The slot lines up with the front webbing strip. Now you can screw on rack struts or even a light!
Diving Board Attachment
A diving board is also a good option to keep the bag off your head tube. The bottom of the metal frame has an M5 slot. It’s 4.25” long.
Poke holes through bottom webbing
Bolt holes need to be made here as well. The best tool to use is a hot soldering iron. Poke a hole all the way though the bag to the inside. The slot lines up with the center webbing strip underneath the bag.
TIP: OVERSIZE ITEMS
Push buckle through slots
If you’re attaching large bulky items, push the buckles through the webbing slots as shown. This keeps the item high up on the front of the bag, instead of sliding down to the bottom and into your wheel.
Strap and tighten
The lid holds down large items like sleeping pads, skateboards, and whatever else you can throw at it!
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