Top tube bags: The 3 best screw-on top tube bags in the test

Top tube bags are ideal for quickly accessing important items such as snacks, tools or your wallet when you're out and about. TOUR tested eight models that can be easily mounted on the top tube. Here are our top 3.

Many modern bicycles are already equipped with practical screw-on points on the top tube that allow a bag to be securely attached. These small but extremely useful top tube bags have long since become an indispensable part of cycling equipment - whether for long-distance or gravel rides. They create valuable storage space that relieves the load on jersey pockets and at the same time offers the flexibility to swap the classic cycling jersey for a casual T-shirt if required, without having to do without essential items. We tested eight current models in our comprehensive test and present here the top 3 top tube bags that were able to convince in terms of functionality, design and handling.

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3rd place: Tailfin Top Tube Bag - Zip

• Price: 65 Euro
• Weight: 145 grammes
• Volume (manufacturer's specification): 0.8 litre
• Distance front hole: 7 cm / 2 mounting positions
• Equipment: Reflective material, 3 straps, 1 mesh pocket, reinforced inner wall
• Overall grade: 1,6
• Conclusion: The bag sits securely on the top tube, but doesn't fit on every racer due to the eyelet position; access to the storage compartment is also great on the go, the inner compartment and the cable feed-through at the front are practical; the outer material is tight, the zip isn't quite perfect.

2nd place: Topeak Fastfuel Dryback II

• Price: 39,95 Euro >> available here
• Weight: 108 grammes
• Volume (manufacturer's specification): 0.8 litre
• Distance front hole: 7 cm / 25 mm slotted holes
• Equipment: Reflective material, 3 Velcro straps, reinforced inner wall, frame protection film
• Conclusion: Lightweight; slim, low, sleek design; top workmanship; the front slot for the screw fastening is far away from the front edge; the zip runs smoothly, access to the long compartment is easy on the go; the material does not let water through, the zip only lets a few drops through.

1st place: Cyclite Top Tine Bag

• Price: 89,90 Euro >> available here
• Weight: 130 grammes
• Volume (manufacturer's specification): 1.1 litre
• Distance front hole: 7 cm / 2 mounting positions
• Equipment: Reflective material, inner pocket, 4 Velcro straps, 2 screws, zipped inner pocket, frame protection film
• Conclusion: Very well made; with very small frames the lid can hit the saddle tip; can be loaded and unloaded very easily thanks to the large lid with magnetic fastener, the mesh compartment inside is practical; allows many mounting positions thanks to variable eyelets and straps, but the front hole is set far back.