Name: ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR
Brand: ORTLIEB
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (66 reviews)

89/100

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Users (61 ratings)

Experts (5 reviews)

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Facts

Bag Type

Handlebar

Brand

ORTLIEB

Bike Type

Adventure, Bikepacking, Electric, Mountain, Touring, Road, Commuting

Capacity

11 Liters

Features

Quick Release

Water Resistance Level

Waterproof

Weight

1.17 lb

Color

Black, Dark Sand

Material

Abrasion-Resistant Nylon

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

6 reasons to buy

Experts and owners praise the Handlebar-Pack QR’s solid construction. One says it holds up well after a 3,100-mile trip.
Testers say the quick-release attachment makes the pack easy to remove while also keeping it rock-solid over rough terrain.
Experts say the bag is suitable for drop handlebars as narrow as 40cm.
The Handlebar-Pack QR is waterproof, and reviewers and buyers confirm it effectively keeps contents dry.
Reviewers say loading and organizing the bag is easy, thanks to the wide roll-top opening and internal straps. However, the black internal lining can make it difficult to see the contents.
The Handlebar-Pack QR is compatible with carbon handlebars when mounted with the included Protective Caps.

3 reasons not to buy

Testers and owners say mounting the bag is unintuitive and takes some getting used to, though it's easier once mastered.
An expert reports abrasion holes in the side mesh pockets due to rubbing from the bike's cables.
Putting bulky items in the outer mesh pockets can interfere with narrower drop handlebars.

Bottom line

The ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR is a waterproof 11-liter roll-top bag that can support up to 11lb. The construction quality, design, and quick-release mount earn it praise. Initial installation proves tricky, but the mount keeps the bag secure over rough terrain. It’s compatible with carbon handlebars and fits drop bars as narrow as 40cm. Complaints are minor. Overall, experts feel the ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR’s versatility and premium quality make it a worthwhile investment.

Expert Reviews

82/100 based on 5 rated expert reviews

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Road.cc

Level 5 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR

Level 5 expert

… for [the price], you’re getting a unique and lightweight solution to quickly (once mastered) fitting and removing 11L of easily-accessible waterproof storage to and from your bar.

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Cycling Weekly

Level 5 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR

Level 5 expert

The attachment system… has a bit of a learning curve, but it blends the best of strap-on systems and bolt-on brackets – it’s quick [to] attach and remove, is super sturdy, and is much less prone to damaging rubbing.

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Bike Perfect

Level 5 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 5 expert

Heavy, pricey, and won’t work for everyone, but a remarkably secure, easy fit/removal bombproof, waterproof bar bag with tons of easily accessed space.

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off-road.cc

Level 5 expert

2021 ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 5 expert

ORTLIEB has genuinely created a brilliant mounting system… being simple, fast, and very strong. Still, for me, the [oversized] bag lets it down… For bikes with less clearance, I hope ORTLIEB will consider producing a smaller pack in the future.

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ADVNTR

Level 3 expert

New: ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 3 expert

The design and build quality of this bag are brilliant, as you might expect for the… price tag, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile and sturdy bar bag for their adventures by bike.

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The Path Less Pedaled

Level 5 expert

Testing ORTLIEB’s New Bikepacking Handlebar Bag!

Level 5 expert

[It’s] definitely an innovative take on the handlebar bag from ORTLIEB. I think this bag really plays to their strengths in engineering and in materials.

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Wombat Vision

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 1 expert

All in all, it’s a well-made product… and as long as you don’t want to put too much weight in it, I would highly recommend it.

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Clint Gibbs

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 1 expert

… the quick-release handlebar pack [is] great for drop bar bikes. This thing is 11 liters, and I was surprised [by] how much stuff I could carry in here.

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Bikepacking.com

Level 5 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 5 expert

… the Handlebar-Pack QR is a solid solution for drop-bar bikes and gravel adventures—more specifically, for riders with narrow-medium width bars and tire clearance issues. It does everything it’s intended to do quite well.

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BikeRumor

Level 5 expert

Review: All-New ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Easily Hauls Bikepacking Gear in All Weather

Level 5 expert

… this is definitely my new favorite handlebar bag for bikepacking. It’s simply so easy to use and take on & off, and with enough space for my entire lightweight sleeping setup…

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BiketourGlobal

Level 1 expert

Strapped & Shaken: On the Road With the ORTLIEB Handlebar QR

Level 1 expert

My impression after about 1,200km with the Handlebar QR: The bag has successfully joined our other bikepacking bags. I currently prefer it to the handlebar roll.

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Feed the Habit

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR Review

Level 1 expert

This is a very easy product to recommend for people who are looking to either tour or commute and need a reliably waterproof bag.

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Bikepacking Adventures - Michael Luplow

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR – Comfortable Bikepacking Handlebar Bag – Gravel Bag [German]

Level 1 expert

… my experience with the Handlebar-Pack QR is that it’s… extremely easy to handle, and in terms of accessibility, you should definitely consider it for bikepacking [and] also for bike touring…

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Roadbike Party

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR | Gravel Test [German]

Level 1 expert

As I said, it’s rock solid and has an eleven-liter capacity, so you can fit quite a lot into the pockets.

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PEDALIA

Level 1 expert

ORTLIEB QR Handlebar-Pack – Full Review [Spanish]

Level 1 expert

This handlebar bag is ideal for those looking for a convenient option for weekend adventures on mixed terrain. Its dimensions make it extremely versatile, even for narrow drop bar handlebars.

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