The new handlebar bag from Zéfal holds 10 litres of luggage in a waterproof pannier for a quick overnight stay. The roll-top fastener allows you to adjust the load. The maximum width has apparently been chosen so that the bag fits exactly between the grips of a racing handlebar. Theoretically, however, larger panniers can also be clamped into the holster to stow bulky but lightweight items.
The holster itself offers various attachment points with numerous loops. Wobble-free assembly takes some time due to the lack of stiffening elements with the three loops. You first have to find the right position. The optimal positioning of the strap on the head tube does not work on all frames and you have to be careful not to kink the cables and wires. But after all, bikepacking fans are talented improvisers...
Despite its favourable price, the Zéfal makes a high-quality and robust impression. The principle of a holster with a separate, waterproof pack sack has proven its worth since the beginnings of the bikepacking movement over ten years ago. A load capacity of four kilos, reflective material and an additional light attachment round off the package.
Key data for the Zéfal Z-Adventure F10 handlebar bag
- Weight: 388 grammes
- Price: 49,99 Euro
+ Weight, workmanship, equipment, price
- no spacers to handlebars or frame, gets wobbly when heavily loaded
Sebastian Brust
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