Light, compact, and tough.
When listing the qualities desired in a handlebar bag, one often has to compromise on something, but the "Bartender handlebar bag" from WOT BAGS pleasantly defies that assumption.
It fits naturally even on drop handlebars, suitable for everything from road bikes to gravel and bike packing.
Though unassuming in appearance, the more you use this bag, the more you realize how well thought out it is.
The choice of ULTRA EPL400 material, the versatile structure that allows for both roll-top and stem-hook attachment, and the fact that each item is handmade in a workshop in Wakayama.
The Bartender Bag is packed with "reasons to use it" that go beyond being just another lightweight gear item.
【WOT BAGS】Bartender handlebar bag｜About the model, price, and size
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【Selling Price】¥21,500 (tax included)
【Colors (2 total)】Black Magic, White Lightning
【Size】Approx. W25cm × H25cm (approx. 15cm when rolled) × D7cm
WOT BAGS: Created by Adventure Cyclists
WOT BAGS is a bag brand launched by Dean, an adventure cyclist who also imports bike packing gear.
All items are handcrafted one by one in a workshop in Wakayama.
A distinctive feature of WOT BAGS is that every detail is crafted based on the criterion of "whether I would actually want to use it myself," rather than focusing on mass production efficiency or cost.
The Bartender handlebar bag is a model that strongly reflects this philosophy.
Sized to fit drop handlebars
The Bartender handlebar bag is a compact handlebar bag with a low stack height.
It can be easily installed on road bikes with lower handlebar positions, and its size is designed to not compromise appearance or operability.
Despite its compact size, its roll-top construction allows for expandable capacity upwards as needed.
Its appeal lies in its exquisite balance: "small, yet unlikely to run out of space."
The choice of ULTRA EPL400 material
The main material used is ULTRA EPL400 from Challenge Sailcloth.
This material is highly regarded in the UL gear world for its high strength, abrasion resistance, and UV resistance, derived from Dyneema.
Instead of the lighter 200 denier, the more robust and stiffer 400 denier was intentionally chosen.
It features a material feel that allows for worry-free use from daily commutes to touring, despite being UL.
Water resistance is also considered by minimizing the seams on the top.
Two-way opening and expandability
It supports two ways of use: securely closed for stability, or with the shock cord hooked to the stem for quick access.
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Equipped with shock cords and daisy chains at the bottom, it allows for external attachment of items like wind shells or poles.
The included VOILE nano straps provide high fixing strength, making it suitable for bike packing applications.
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Summary of the Bartender handlebar bag
- Compact design fits drop handlebars
- ULTRA EPL400 for a balance of lightness and toughness
- Two-way opening with roll-top and stem hook
- Expandable for external attachments, suitable for bike packing
- High quality handmade in Wakayama
In an era where "UL gear" has become commonplace and numbers and lightness often take precedence,
picking up the Bartender handlebar bag still conveys that it was created with "how it will actually be used" as its starting point.
It's light, but not solely for the purpose of lightness.
It's compact, but doesn't limit its uses.
It may not be flashy, but there are solid reasons to choose it.
It's precisely because this bag is a physical manifestation of Dean's own experiences as an adventure cyclist that it seamlessly blends into various settings—whether on a road bike or gravel, for daily use or travel.
If you're looking for a handlebar bag with the perspective of "how you want to ride" rather than "what you want to carry,"
the WOT BAGS Bartender handlebar bag is sure to become a highly reliable companion.
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