Apidura Racing Handlebar Mini Pack review

A simple yet technical handlebar bag to accompany you on longer road forays

apidura racing handlebar mini pack
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Light and well made, the Apidura handlebar bag is great for carrying all the items you really want to have at hand on a long ride. Just be careful not to overload it with heavy items as it can bounce and rattle a lot over rougher roads as well as making it difficult to close the lid properly.

Reasons to buy
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    Simple yet copious storage

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    Build quality

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    Rapid fitting and removal

Reasons to avoid
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    Lid can be a faff to make weather tight with one hand

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    Heavy objects can get bounced around

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    Need to add extra clothing/material to prevent rattling

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If you're into bikepacking or cycling luggage in general you will no doubt have heard of Apidura. Its packs have been developed and tested all over the world - if you look at the competitors of many of the big races such as the Transcontinental and the Atlas Mountain Race you will see the iconic Apidura insect logo littered over a vast number of bikes.

Recently the brand has started to develop a range of luggage more at home on the tarmac than out in the wilderness. This 'Racing' series has been developed for long distance tarmac travellers and Audax enthusiasts, as well as being perfect for the rider just wanting to carry a little more kit without having to strap on vast bags. The Racing Handlebar Mini Pack sits snugly in the range as one of the neatest ways to carry extra luggage and still have it all to hand even when riding.

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