At Tailfin, you can choose between two products for your bike’s handlebars: the Bar Bag System and the Bar Cage System.
But what’s the difference? Our guide details the difference between our two handlebar bike products, and which setup you should choose for your bikepacking adventures.
Choosing between the Bar Bag System and Bar Cage
The core difference between these two bike bag setups is complexity and your journey’s need.
The Bar Cage System
The Bar Cage is our answer to travelling light, with a simple kit attachment system that means handlebar bike bags aren’t the only thing that fits the bare aluminium cradle.
Whether it’s firewood, pack rafts or even a school bag, the handlebar Bar Cage can carry it with easily adjustable cargo straps to secure the load.
This setup is great if you already own a number of dry bags that could be used for carrying your bikepacking kit or to add stability, adjustment and hand/cable clearance to an existing, different brand handlebar bag.
Positives of the Bar Cage System
- Light
- Carry anything. If you can strap it on you can carry it
- Don’t need to purchase a full system if you already own bike bags
Negatives of the Bar Cage System
- Load is only as secure as you make it
- Standard dry bags can rub and wear*
- More faff to attach things to it**
Persona
- Pickup truck (throw anything you want in it)
The Bar Bag System
If you want a dedicated bikepacking handlebar bag based storage setup, unique to Tailfin, then the Bar System is the one to go for.
This 100% secure and weatherproof handlebar bag and quick-release mounting system is designed exclusively for Tailfin Bar Bags, allowing you to carry both light and bulky kit with ease. Rapid attachment and release settings make packing easier than other handlebar bag systems, with no straps required. Keep your shelter and sleep ready to go.
Positives of the Bar Bag System
- Complete stability and security of load
- 100% weatherproof handlebar bags
- Accessible storage pockets on bike bag
Negatives of the Bar Bag System
- Can only be used with specific, dedicated bike bags
- Heavier system
Persona
- F1 car (built for ultimate performance of one task)
