Alpha Handlebar Bag (6L)

Ample storage, poor connecting straps

The bag has ample storage in two main compartments that are easy to access. It is a good looking product and appears to be well-made. I've not cycled in the rain yet with the bag, so the jury is still out on keeping the bag contents dry. My main issue with the bag is the handlebar straps. It is impossible to keep them tight to the handlebar. If not for the cord that fits around the bke stem, I'm certain that the straps would fail and the bag would fall off, which could create a very dangerous situation. I removed the straps and used the 'tack straps' instead. They definitely keep the bag secured to the handle bar and are easy to use. The excess end tucks nicely behind the spacer pad. As a possible alternative to the tack straps, I bought 3/4" straps with a cam lock buckle, but found them too awkward to attach to the handlebar - you need three hands. So I am sticking with the tack straps. I wish they were coloured black, but the way they are is not a big deal.

Quite an awesome handlebar bag

I’ve been using the Alpha 6L smart handlebar bag for a couple of weeks now while crisscrossing South Korea. I bought it for this trip using a slightly different setup. The bag is very well made and I love the orange interior lining. No hunting for stuff in a dark black bag. The way the zipped compartment opens is nice to access the entire compartment. I just wish it was slightly larger. With the Joey battery system, only smaller cameras fit inside. The other compartment with a roll top closure is also orange inside and holds a few things like sunglasses, wallet, sunscreen, etc. totally waterproof in a downpour. Easy to hang from the handlebar with two voilé straps provided. The biggest bonus was the Joey battery and charger which I connected to my dynamo hub and kept the phone charged up all day while navigating and taking photos. Amazing value for such a well-made bag, compared to a lot of over-priced bags on the market. A definite recommend.

clunky

difficult to use. impossible while riding.