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    Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag Review

    Jason MitchellBy Jason MitchellOctober 20, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read

    These days, hauling ride essentials can be done in a variety of ways. As of late, all the cool kids are opting for the handlebar bag. The Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag offers just the right amount of space for ride essentials and mounts up nicely for whatever you’re throwing at it.

    Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag Features:

    • 1.3 L storage (8″x4″)
    • Quick-release buckles on each strap
    • Single bungee toggle to wrap around stem
    • Water-resistant fabric and zippers (not waterproof)
    • Mini pocket on one end
    • Reflective stripe
    • MSRP: $40
    Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag Review - Reflective Band
    The front zipper with reflective band for added visibility.

    Stash a burrito or ride essentials — your choice

    Somewhere along the line, saddle bags lost their lustre. Yes, there are those who still use them religiously, but the anti-saddle bag crowd is gaining momentum. Though some may consider it unsightly, I still prefer my EVOC Saddle Bag for longer rides or races. But, the Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag is now a great option for easier hauling of my ride essentials.

    Without question, the biggest benefit of a handlebar bag is easy access. A quick unzip and you can gain access to a spare tube, tools, phone or multi-tools without much effort at all. With a saddle bag, you spend most of the time playing Jenga with your items whereas with the Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag, you just open it up and grab what you need.

    Lead Out Mini Handlebar Bag Review
    Hitting the gravels with the Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag.

    A huge benefit of the bag is the bright orange interior. That color makes it easy to identify and find items. And, the mesh sleeve is nice for either phone security or to keep a multi-tool in place. I stashed a spare gravel tube, mini pump and multi-tool in there with plenty of room to spare.

    Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag Review - Rear View
    Snug and secure. This bag stays in place on gravel rides.

    Mounting the mini handlebar bag is a breeze. I loosely attached the straps, then wrapped the bungee toggle around the back of the stem. After that, I cinched everything down and tucked the straps into the elastic loops. Detaching is just as simple. With it in place, the front zipper is in the perfect position to keep items in place and make access easy. While I don’t currently have a GPS mounted on the Fezzari Shafer, the straps sit just wide enough to stay clear of the mount while also not interfering with your hands while on the tops.

    Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag Review - Side Stash Pocket
    The end stash pocket isn’t usable and the zipper pull rattles.

    The only dig on the bag is that interesting end pocket. Not much fits in there and the zipper pull makes lots of noise on rough terrain. I’d rather have a quiet bag than a trinket pocket of little utility. Oh, and you may tap the bag with your knees on standing climbs.

    The Good

    • Durable, water-resistant material
    • Added reflective band is always a good thing
    • Attaches with ease
    • Bright interior makes it easy to your find stuff
    • Maintains structure for loading/unloading

     The Bad

    • End pocket is pretty uselss (and the zipper rattles)
    • Knees tap bag on standing climbs

    The Bottom Line: Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag

    If you’re a cool kid in need of better on-bike storage, the crew at Lead Out! has a little something for you in their Mini Handlebar Bag. It attaches with ease and stashes more than enough ride essentials for your ride. Or, forget all that and slip that monster burrito in there.

    Buy Now: Visit LeadOutGear.com

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    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

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