Bikepacking bags in the testTailfin - indestructible and made for continuous use

Bikepacking bags in the test: Tailfin - indestructible and made for continuous usePhoto: Matthias Borchers
Tailfin from the UK stands for high-quality bikepacking bags with unique fastening systems. We put the complete set of Aero Pack, Half Frame Bag, Top Tube Bag Zip and Bar Bag System through their paces.

Tailfin delivers the most expensive and heaviest set in the test - and still does a lot of things right. With a total volume of 35.1 litres, it is one of the most spacious in the comparison, and even when fully loaded, the bike remains stable. The workmanship is of the highest standard: the set is designed for continuous use and is simply indestructible. The fastening system is particularly clever: after a little more effort during initial assembly, the handlebar and rear bag can be quickly and easily removed and reattached for everyday use. If you want to save weight, you can switch to a carbon rack - this saves around 200 grams. The set price of 805 euros is the highest in the test - but if you want to invest in quality, you'll get a set for life. The set score is 1.4.

The bags in detail

1st Tailfin Aero Pack - Grade 1.5

Price305 Euro
Volume18 litres
Weight1,096 grammes
Watertightness1,5
Equipment1,0
Assembly/stop1,5
Handling2,0

Strengths

  • Flexibly connected to the seat post and support struts, can be easily removed
  • Can be packed quickly
  • Also accessible in between without having to unpack the entire bag

Weaknesses

  • The saddle gets in the way when packing on the bike - this problem can be avoided with an adapter

2. tailfin half frame bag - grade 1.3

Price145 Euro
Volume3.8 litres
Weight282 grammes
Watertightness2,0
Equipment1,0
Assembly/stop1,0
Handling1,0

Strengths

  • Zipped access on the left and right allows very good organisation
  • Hangs quietly and securely in the frame triangle thanks to rubber pads
  • Robust processing

Weaknesses

  • -

3. tailfin top tube bag zip - grade 1.6

Price65 Euro
Volume0.8 litre
Weight145 grammes
Watertightness2,5
Equipment1,0
Assembly/stop1,0
Handling2,0

Strengths

  • Slim and dimensionally stable
  • Sits wobble-free on the top tube
  • Slim rubber straps hold reliably

Weaknesses

  • Zip is not completely tight

4. tailfin bar bag system - grade 1.3

Price290 Euro
Volume12.5 litres
Weight790 grammes
Watertightness1,5
Equipment1,5
Assembly/stop1,0
Handling1,0
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Strengths

  • Tight and top-quality handlebar bag
  • Attached to the cockpit in no time thanks to the bracket with lever clamp
  • Many small convincing details

Weaknesses

  • -

Overview of all bags

Tailfin Aero PackTailfin Half Frame BagTailfin Top Tube Bag ZipTailfin Bar Bag System
Price305 Euro145 Euro65 Euro290 Euro
Volume18 litres3.8 litres0.8 litre12.5 litres
Weight1,096 grammes282 grammes145 grammes790 grammes
Watertightness1,52,02,51,5
Equipment1,01,01,01,5
Assembly/stop1,51,01,01,0
Handling2,01,02,01,0
Grade1,51,31,61,3

Set price: 805 euros | Total volume: 35.1 litres | Total weight: 2.3 kilos | Set rating: 1.4

Matthias Borchers is an expert for clothing and accessories in the test department of TOUR. As an amateur cyclist, he has completed the TOUR-Transalp and the TOUR-Trans Austria. His reportage trips from San Francisco to Sakai and 17 trips to the Tour de France with around 30,000 motorhome kilometres are also formative.

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