Restrap top tube bagSnacks & small items always to hand in the Race Top Tube Bag Short

Sandra Schuberth

 · 03.05.2024

The new and smallest top tube bag from Restrap
Photo: Restrap
Restrap has presented a new top tube bag that joins the range of race bags. The capacity of 1.2 litres is sufficient for all kinds of small items, lots of snacks, a smartphone and more.

The Race Top Tube Bag Short is the third and smallest top tube bag in Restrap's Race series. It can be screwed directly onto the frame or attached with straps. In terms of design and function, it is no different from its larger siblings. In terms of capacity, however, it does - logically, as it is smaller. 1.2 litres fit into the small top tube bag. The next larger version (1.5 litres) offers a little more space. The longest version holds 2 litres and is 49 centimetres long.

The Adventure Race top tube bag is designed with ultra-endurance racing and brevets in mind. A waterproof exterior, waterproof nylon inner lining and YKK Aquaguard zip keep bad weather at bay, while reflective details increase visibility and safety when riding at night.

The new Top Tube Bag is the shortest of three top tube bags from Restrap's Race series.Photo: RestrapThe new Top Tube Bag is the shortest of three top tube bags from Restrap's Race series.

Thanks to an internal plastic structure, the bag stays in shape. The bag remains tilt-resistant thanks to a special attachment under the stem and a strap that is placed around the top tube - alternatively, it can be screwed to the top tube if there are screw-on points. The stretchy mesh side pocket is practical and creates additional storage space for snacks, other packaging and essentials for travelling. The inner compartment is padded with foam for additional structure and to prevent rattling during the ride.

The Restrap Top Tube Bag in detail

  • Price: 71,99 Euro
  • Volume: 1.2 litres
  • Weight: 115 grams without straps (bolt on), 120 grams with straps
  • Dimensions: 24x45x120 mm (LxWxH)
  • Material: X21 waterproof fabrics
  • Reflective details
  • YKK Aquaguard zip
  • Stretch mesh pocket on the outside
  • Organisation stretch strap inside for phone, power bank etc.
  • Foam base to protect valuables and prevent rattling
  • Attachment either bolt-on or strap around the top tube

Sandra Schuberth, sometimes an after-work ride, sometimes a training ride, sometimes an unsupported bikepacking challenge. The main thing is her and her gravel bike - away from the traffic. Seven Serpents, Badlands or Bright Midnight: she has finished challenging bikepacking races. Gravel and bikepacking are her favourite subjects, and her demands on equipment are high. What she rides, uses and recommends has to stand the test of time: not in marketing, but in real life.

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