Top Tube Bag – Flip

From: £60.00

Handy storage for items needed on the go, in a place that’s instantly accessible.

Specially sculpted 3D welded shapes eliminate knee rub. Patented V-Mounts secure the pack to your frame without risk of damage and remove the need for a front stabilising strap.

All Top Tube Packs can be fitted with straps or as a bolt-on attachment (all hardware supplied).

Also available with Zip Closure >

 

Specification

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The Fundamentals
Size

1.1L

Size

1.5L

Riding Style

Road / Gravel

Riding Style

MTB

Weight

154g*

Weight

187g*

Waterproof

100%

Waterproof

100%

*Direct Mount. Add 12g when Strap Mounted

 
 

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Media Reviews

"From a technical perspective, a few things make the Tailfin Top Tube Packs unique"

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"Tailfin offers up a super-refined take on a classic bag that fixes many of the issues present in the existing options"

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"All in all, another very well executed – and cleverly engineered – addition to the Tailfin range"

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"Tailfin’s first foray into top tube bags has been a resounding success"

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"Buy this pack if you want the best, most stable top tube pack currently available"

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Customer Reviews

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Jose A. (FR)
Bike: Trek Checkpoint ALR 5
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance, Bikepacking, Commuting
Almost perfect (Flip cover)

This is my 3rd top tube bag, and it's the most stable so far; with competitive materials. I say stable because it doesn't move around too much compared to ones one velco. You could easily get a voile strap for other brands but there's the slot under the tailfin bag. Also, I've had the top tube bags that screw in, but those didn't work for me because the nail head would destroy my powerbanks or just make rattling noises if I left a tool in there.

I would say it's as waterproof as most waterproof top tube bags.

My only problem with the one I bought is that the opening is a bit too small. It's the first time I've used a non-zipper bag and it's a bit difficult to arrange things with a small opening. If you just put gels in there then it doesn't matter. My powerbank gets stuck.

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Graham Berry (GB)
Bike: Surly Midnight Special
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance, Bikepacking, Commuting
Fantastic piece of kit, yet again!

Time and time again I'm blown away with how good Tailfin kit is.
Absolutely no wobble or slip!

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Fredrik M (NO)
Bike: MOG
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance
SuperHappy

The toptube bag was super nice and w high quality

FAQs

Yes, the V-Mounts can accommodate any standard 20mm width cargo style strap. However be aware that many cargo straps use a longer prong that could catch skin or clothing.

Absolutely. Even when pulled very tight the natural stretch of our Cargo Strap system exerts minimal force to the frame.

You should base your choice on which bike you are mainly going to use and also how much storage you would typically need. Our 1.1 Litre Top Tube Packs are designed to fit almost any style of bike so would be our recommendation to be used on multiple bikes.

Our Zip Top Tube Packs offer the narrowest profiles so are perfect for riders who typically suffer from knee rub from top tube packs. They also offer the most secure storage to carry valuables on rough surfaces. Our Flip Top packs allow for rapid access and great visibility of contents, perfect if you want constant access to food, phone or camera whilst on the move. Flip Tops also offer slightly better weather resistance if riding in constant storm conditions.

No! When attached correctly the soft rubber of the V-Mount grips the frame so well that there is zero likelihood of movement.

We were at pains to ensure that all sizes of Top Tube Pack can accommodate a standard iPhone or Android equivalent, even the smallest 0.8 Litre pack. If you have a larger (Plus) style phone you will need to look at the 1.1 Litre or 1.5 Litre Top Tube Packs.

Within reason you can carry any weight in a Top Tube Pack. The limit would be volume.

Although the packs have been shaped to fit perfectly on the top tube the V-Mount system will allow you to fit a Top Tube Pack anywhere (except forks). We would recommend this only for Zip opening packs as a Flip Top opening would not be as secure in a vertical orientation.

The straps supplied with the Top Tube Packs are low profile so shouldn’t interfere with standard frame pump fittings.

As with all Tailfin soft goods we recommend that they be washed with warm soapy water if you want to clean them (although we like a good dirt patina!)

No, the rubber V-Mount covers are pre-cut to allow screws to pass through neatly.

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