Today, the UK’s own Tailfin announces a new line of Long Top Tube Bags that have some “revolutionary” new features. The new bags were developed by taking what they learned from their current, award-winning Top Tube Bags and significantly increasing the storage capacity.
The new Long Top Tube Bags come with clever organizational features in sizes of 1.6L, 2.2L, and 3.0L. And, they are designed to be extra secure when mounted.
Tailfin is always on the hunt to create the best-performing products. Increasing the size of a top tube bag by just elongating an existing design, can lead to some design problems like instability, wobbling, and shifting, which can lead to unwanted knee contact.
Also, large volume bags that have no organizational features can cause frustrated rummage-fests to get to an item mid-ride. Another issue with some one-size-fits-all, larger-volume top tube bags, is the unsightly amount of straps at the seat tube/seatpost/steerer tube, making things unsightly.
The Solution
Tailfin says that their Long Top Tube Bags embody the company’s core principle: “no compromises”. Using all of the best qualities of their current Top Tube Bag range, like V-Mounts and waterproof materials and construction, the new bags look to increase capacity and help organize without sacrificing bag performance.
Long Top Tube Bag Features
- Three Sizes: 1.6L. 2.2L, and 3.0L
- Enhanced Storage: perfect for unique frame features and full suspension bikes
- Customizable Organization: Each bag ships with a versatile divider, with additional accessories available to get crazy organized
- Patented V-Mount technology: Proven, stable, and secure.
- Carbon Struts for Structural Integrity: Helps prevent bulging
- Double Entry Zips: Access your goodies in the front or rear of the bag
- Patented Rain Gutter rear Zip: Keeps the weather out
- 3D-Welded Construction and Water Resistant Zippers: Fully welded construction and high-quality zips ensure weatherproofing
- Seamless Integration with Other Tailfin Bags: V-Mount placement aligns with Tailfin Frame Bags and Top Tube Ranges
- One-handed Operation: Rubust construction allows for easy, one-handed opening and closing
- Reflective Details: Enhances low-light visibility
Tailfin has some suggestions for how they designed the bags to be used depending on the size of the bag. For instance, Tailfin says that both the 1.6-liter and 2.2-liter top tube bags are great for “any-and-all riding”. Where the 3.0-liter is suggested to be used for “MTB, or any application where more space is needed and knee rub isn’t an issue for you”.
Retail & Specifications
Long Top Tube Bag: $115 (1.6L), $130 (2.2L), $150 (3.0L)
Divider & Accessory Pack: $30
The new Long Top Tube Bags use Tailfin’s signature Hypalon/Ripstop nylon construction which is durable and weather resistant. The internal stretch mesh and soft tricot in light grey will enhance visibility and organization in the bag.
Sizes, weights, and Lengths
- 1.6L: 206g and 370mm long
- 2.2L: 250g and 470mm long
- 3.0L: 256g and 500mm long
