Today marks the day that British bikepacking specialists, Tailfin, fully completes their Tailfin bikepacking gear. That’s right, with the inclusion of the new Bar Bag System, Tailfin says it now offers a full Tailfin setup for your bikepacking adventures.
Calling it the “most stable and user-friendly bar-mounted storage system out there”, Tailfin gives you four options to choose from. Also, the Bar Bag System is unique in that it offers specific options that are designed for drop bar or flat bar use.
The new Bar Bag System utilizes a two-piece design that provides a high level of stability, adjustability, and quick attachment. There are four different sizes to help make it easier for users to pick just the right size for their adventure. The system is modular, so if you want to buy more than one size and swap them out depending on the adventure, it’s easy to do.
Unique Features
The drop bar version of the bags features a patented Wavelock closure. This allows the user to maximize capacity and eliminate “closure guesswork”. The bags will not interfere with brake or shifting controls.
The Bar Bag is 100% waterproof and uses a CNC aluminum mount system that uses multiple axis points of adjustment for the perfect fit. The two-piece design keeps the bag away from the bars, allowing for the full range of hand positions that are associated with using drop bars.
The mount is compatible with all round 31.8 and 35mm bars, and the narrow (11.6mm) clamp width takes up minimal real estate on the handlebar. The clamps are adjustable to accommodate the different width stems and aerobar setups, and the X-Clamp allows for instant release from the bars.
Drop Bar Version
This version of the Bar Bag System, as mentioned earlier, uses the unique new WaveLock closure system. This helps with bag symmetry while maximizing capacity as well as gives your hands room while on the hoods.
To use the WaveLock system, “simply roll the bag as per a standard dry bag (two complete rolls make it waterproof) and clip the metal bars into the corresponding wave shape for a solid and secure lock”. When keeping the bag symmetrical on the other side, just repeat and utilize the same position wave shape.
To keep things symmetrical on the other side, repeat and utilize the same positioned wave shape. Positioning of the WaveLock has been deliberately chosen to eliminate any hard edges that could catch on shifters and hands.
There are two volumes available: 9.1 liters and 12.5 liters, measuring 160mm and 180mm in diameter, respectively. The smaller volume bag can effectively fit a narrower 36/38cm handlebar width.
Flat Bar Version
Flat bars are less restricted and easier to work with regarding the available bar real estate, so Tailfin offers two larger capacity versions. Tailfin’s bags are wider than most which they say is mostly due to the extra stability of their system.
But to eliminate tire buzz, the flat bar bags are wider but use a smaller diameter. Available in 14.7 and 18.9-litre volumes with diameters of 150 and 180mm.
Tailfin kept things simple with the double clip closure mechanism, providing a completely waterproof storage solution without limiting available space. Large-capacity external pockets provide a huge amount of additional storage and enable quick access to your kit.
Optional Accessories
There is a complete range of accessory mounts available for the Bar Bag System. They provide an interference-free fit of typical handle-bar mounted accessories like computers, lights, and even action cameras.
- GPS device mount – Independently adjustable and compatible with Garmin and Wahoo devices – also compatible with K-Edge inserts.
- Universal mount – 22.2mm diameter, side fitment, to attach any compatible device.
- Go Pro/action cam compatible mount – standard triple prong fitting. Available for center or side positioning.
Bar Bag System Retail
Bar Systems (bag + handlebar mount)
- Small Drop Bar | £230 | $300 | €280
- Large Drop Bar | £240 | $315 | €290
- Small Flat Bar | £240 | $315 | €290
- Large Flat Bar | £250 | $325 | €300
Accessory Mounts
- 22.2mm Bar (side) | £12 | $15 | €15
- GoPro (central) | £12 | $15 | €15
- GoPro (side) | £12 | $15 | €15
- GPS (combine with GoPro mount) | £12 | $15 | €15
- All Accessory Mounts | £40 | $55 | €50
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