First Time I've Seen This in a Handlebar Bag! 

I bought a matching pair of junktrunk saddlebags from them not too long ago. As a one person operation based out here in Denver, they are KILLING the game!!

I bought a big saddle/handlebar bag from them 6 months or so ago it's rad! And the owner/maker is super dope and nice!

I actually like it. but to be honest I can't see myself getting it at that price.

I have a full set of bags from Rocky Mountain Toast, including a completely custom frame bag with all the extra features I dreamed of. Their customer service and build quality are excellent. I have a variety of handlebar bags and my Junk Trunk Mini has replaced all of them as my go-to. Awesome to see this maker take off!

I’m pretty sure you’re not allowed to say “good old reach around” on RU-vid

Interesting addition to my 80’s MTB with its ancient cockpit and matching bars? Especially on its ice/snow season mods with gloved hands. The bike is internal hub drive but still has rim brakes that protrude out, making a rando rack mounting tough. I like it. Maybe Christmas in August? Great review.

The lighting is perfectly on-point in this video.

I've gotten 5 bags from Rocky Mountain Toast and been super happy with all of them!

Enjoyed this video and very informative. I learned some new cycling terms I wasn't aware of before. Watching this I realised I am still not even half serious about cycling as some people no matter how much I try to promote it. I'm much more into the Dutch utilitarian style and local commuting including regularly pulling a trailer. I try to turn my (one and only) bike into a practical alternative to the car as much as possible with the similar conveniences to hand that I would always have in the glove box or other storage areas so I'm probably not really commenting on like for like. I have two 5 litre handlebar bags hanging front and back of the handlebars for essential items like water, snacks, hat, gloves, masks, sanitiser and more and clear capacitive top pocket for holding my phone. But I don't want to be taking all of this stuff with me every time I park my bike outside of the supermarket or cinema or whatever for a couple of hours so I only use cheap bags (like all of the contents which are low value and replaceable) I pick up for about €5. In the year I have taken to using this system I have several times come back to the bags being open and rifled through but nothing stolen so far. All other panniers, tools, pumps, lights etc I always take with me no matter what the inconvenience. And I live in a very low crime area but there's always that one creep who will eventually ruin your day. There are a lot of very beautiful, practical and superbly well made bags and panniers and so on like in this video made by companies I would love to support but I would be just too worried about leaving it on the bike out of sight for more than a few minutes.

The Harlequin holy grail of bar bags

some quotes: "the good ole reach around" "super rigid and firm"

Still waiting for someone to develop the fabled Bottom Bracket Bag

lol looks like a lunch bag you would bring to school in 1995

Hey man! Just found your channel and really like it. You manage to be chill and relaxing and informative at the same time. Couldn't help but notice that you wear at least two different watches in this video. A Sinn and a Marathon if I'm not mistaken? Great taste! 😁

Great review, that looks like the bag I have been looking for!!! Thanks for a great review.

I have a few bags by them, I couldn't be happier, sick to see this review!

Great review and just the right pace - not too slow and tedious nor too brief.

Damn I need this bag now! Soo cool!

Excellent review! I love Rando bags!!!

Great review Russ!

Good review, thank you.

Great review! Very interested in this bag.

I’ve found my people. Makes me happy to feel welcome.

Great review thanks - and I’ve always wondered what rando was!

Alas, I would have loved this but I already have one of those traditional rando bag with the rack.

I think that front pocket is pretty ingenious too. Most small bags don't offer much volume outside the main compartment.

Great review. You thought of everything !

That is pretty close to what I am looking for. Also, looks like I would be able to use the handlebar straps to secure my 2 Relevate feedbags. I have been looking for a bag that could hold the larger point and shoot style camera that we currently own.

Satisfying click! Love it.

nice Sinn 556 watch in the installment footage.

Why get a Rando Bag? Don't you know that all rando bags are just 80's MTB panniers?

OMG shut up and take me money! This is BRILLIANT. I'm getting one immediately

lol..."If you go swimming with your bike you will get ingress" - among other things

Thank you

I love rando bags, but I also love out front bike computer mounts and the 2 don't mix. Routwerks has an approach to the computer mount dilemma, but, I don't know if the bag itself works well. Good review!

Cool Sinn 656 there!

Alright here’s a really good budget option. The Wald 133 quick release basket. The bracket is really easy to install and the basket does the trick if you keep the weight below about 10lbs. With nothing in it you barely notice it’s there, and because it’s mostly air it doesn’t create much wind resistance. Use a waterproof stuff sack if you’re worried about things getting wet. Wrap your camera in a down jacket and stuff it in there. You’ll figure it out. Bungees or straps keep things in. Basket removes easily for theft prevention or off-bike basket utilization. It’s simple, cheap, effective, unpretentious, and understated.

You might want to look at Dill Pickle Bicycle Bags. They are similar, but allow a hand hold next to the stem.

Great review, very interesting and unique features on this bag! Did you find the velcro flap closure limited overstuffing? Wondering about the spring/fall brevets and shedding layers as the day heats up.

Looks like it would fit underneath bolt on aero bars since it lays so flat.

Cool bag. Reminds me of United Colors Of Benneton

Some elegant solutions in this one. The mounting straps look solid. I think the sound of the Velcro on the top flap would drive me nuts though. I wonder if magnets would hold under stress there too.

That bag does look almost perfect... it just sucks I can't use it with my set up. I have a handlebar extender for my accessories to leave room for cross top levers on my handle bars.

Fine for day rides. The larger Rando bags like the Swift are better for camping as the hold more gear. Also it still takes up bar space, which I consider a negative

It would be nice if it had reflective elements in front and/or a light attachment point.

Excellent review, like always. This time I laughed quite often :) They don't ship to Europe though :(

Judging by the computer/ light comments, you need to do an “alternative light mount” video. Mine is on my fork braze-on. Computers are foreign to me. First I heard of Randoneering was from Lovely Bike. Kinda like a road rally, with cafes and wine drinking involved. Cheers!

pErfeCt BaG!!!!!!

Magnet latches are very attractive

195 bucks, holy cow. Ortlieb ultimate handlebar bag is like 80 in the big version

Russ! Happy Tuesday, always look forward to the PLP uploads. What was the brand that you said was 300? Also how would you compare the rando bags mentioned in this video with the Bags by Bird bag?

Ocean Air Cycles makes a limited run of a similarly colored rando bag. and being made in Ventura CA, probably costs as much.

im definitely interested in it but not sure how i would be able to mount my bike computer while using it

How to use this bag with a Garmin: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNt0gcOF39c.html aka be creative. You can also mount a light at the fork crown, mid blade on the fork, etc., There are other places than just the handlebars.

A glaring question for me is will this work with cantilever or centrepull brakes, which have a cable running down the front of head tube? Doesn’t look like it unfortunately

No mention of the map pocket? I think that’s an great option.

Kinda like the Outershell, and neither are highly water resistant due to the lid design. I need something that won't restrict or interfere with the light and GPS mounts... not enough real estate on the bars as it is... Thanks!

Nice and smart bag! But it seems to interfere with an out front garmin mount, if I am right? ....Sorry, scrolling down I see you've already covered that :)

Liking it 👍

Randonneur is French for "hiker", from randonnée, "hike", from the verb randonner, "to wander around". Back in the 70s I had randonneur handlebars, which were fatter, flatter ram's horn drop bars for tourists, as opposed to piste ("track") handlebars for racers. And now back to your regularly-scheduled programme. (Thanks for the awesome in-depth video, by the way.)

The Topeak Tourguide DX bag at half the price, $90, includes mount and more features. What am I missing?

Check out the Routewerks handlebar bag

This looks really similar to the REI co-op Link Handlebar Bag which is only $80 usd

The website shows 2 different fabrics. Is the Cordura the tougher of the two?

But you cannot put your hands on the handlebar in the center close to the stem.

I start to think randonneuring translates as a road robbery)) Well, I know inflation is high so Im not whining. Just a note on top cover - why not make it going over and down to side walls like camera bags do? Then rain water wouldn't get into bag by sides where it can migrate on inner flaps and then drip down into bag.

Do you have a working link for the Rocky Mountain Toast Rackless Rando bag?

not sure they make this any more

For me, the straps are too wide and plus the top flap, eat up handlebar space where I have an accessory mount for my lights and bike computer.

Where do you mount your light/computer? Deal breaker for me.

I want this ! But not for 200 :/

It's small enough not to affect steering

thanks mom

Could I grab, say... a banana with the good 'ol reach around method?

Where can I find this? I used the link, and no good.

I am curious, How many bikes have you got? It seems you are always on a different bike. But don't get me wrong, One can never have too many!

Unfortunately they don’t ship to Canada

Will the apple card be in it?🤭

Am I the only person that doesn't eat while they ride? Every bag review mentions "snacks". Very expensive "snack" holder. LOL

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But you cannot put your hands on the handlebar next to the stem.

I like randomeur riding better

the main problem is it takes away hand positions that can be important on a long ride

Have you ever reviewed bags by Tim Tas Rek

had me until "magnet"

"195$ I know that sounds expensive" Yes, because it is. Because of the low volume.

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That price tag is a big NONO for me.

first.

I am sick of this, he shows us cool stuff ,ware do I buy shut up and take my money! Half the time its sold out or not in or no link were I can just buy it!

$200 for a glorified lunch box. Tough to justify.

Live and learn (randonneuring). Easy to mount, adds less weight. but the colors are too much. Hope they have other colors. The price is ridiculous I get you don't need the racks, etc. That bag was 20$ to make

▪️ Hey, I'm trying to find a good front bag/basket for delivering drinks. What would you say is best for that ? 🟥