Instructions for attaching front pockets
But you can pack without worry about unpredictable weather—the large Revelate Designs Sweetroll handlebar bag keeps your stuff dry. Specifications Sweetrolls and drop bars. The Ortlieb Handlebar Pack S fits nicely between a set of drop bar levers, but its volume works out at 9L compared to the 15L you can accommodate on a flat bar. This is the opposite of mountain bike flat bars where width is basically limitless but clearance can be an issue. The small / medium are best for singletrack, while the large is better suited for dirt roads, winter trips and truly bulky loads.
Imported. This post will help to explain the setup.First some basics, with drops you are limited in width but not so much in tire clearance. Drop bar users - The Harness works fine with drop bars; you are limited in the width of the main bag you mount in it, but can opt for a larger diameter drybag. Bigger is not better; choose the smallest bag you can get away with. HANDLEBAR: Versatile and modular bar-mounted gear carrying systems
Works fine with appropriate packing.The second thing to keep in mind with sweetroll & drop bars is the end access. Disk or V Brake only - The Harness is NOT compatible with cantilever or road style front brakes with a vertical exposed cable. Simply popping the one or both of the top 2 mounting buckles enables the bag to swing free from the drops and you’re good to go.Next are a few photos showing the large Sweetroll again (with LG Pocket) on the Salsa Woodchipper bars. You don’t have a straight line for your arm to shove when trying to while it’s mounted to the bike. The small one is fine but the larger does brush bag when pushed all the way for a front ring upshift. This is the opposite of mountain bike flat bars where width is basically limitless but clearance can be an issue. With that in mind, the size large Sweetroll works best with drops as you take advantage of the most volume in the narrow space. Sweetrolls do not feature transverse external compression straps since you cannot compress air once the bag is closed. Medium is the most versatile size.Due to it's air tight construction, for best packing - compress your load like you would a drybag. Description The Sweetroll™ is the most advanced bikepacking bar bag on the market. Accesssory pockets purchased separately. A frequent question we get is how or if the Sweetroll works with drop bars.
As a comparison, it’s falls almost exactly in between the medium and large sizes of the ever popular Revelate Sweetroll (7 and 8 inches correspondingly).
If sleeping gear is stored then it’s a non-issue.
Choose the large size for larger carrying space in a limited width.
It's a dual ended drybag with lots of attachments and a quick release handlebar mount. 15 lb weight limit. Available at REI, 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. As the bag is designed for flat bars the dual end opening is a bit less than ideal for drops. The Sweetroll has additional dedicated attachment points for 4 point mounting on Jones loop bars. These next photos shows the STI lever swing-in. The bag can be stripped down or used with add on front pockets. In addition, you have the option to run unique handlebar packs like the Revelate Sweetroll which mount to a Jones Loop bar at four locations, rather than the standard two, for a more secure fit. If used for clothing layer changes during the day while on the bike then the side access is not as good as with flat bars. Integrated clips on the straps that go around the handlebar make it easier to attach and detach. It’s here again that the size large trumps the medium & small bags as the opening is bigger and overall lower than the smaller sizes. Please read this blog post. The Sweetroll from Revelate is a trusty waterproof seam sealed bag with roll closure, for loading the handlebars. Posted by Revelate Designs in Instructional Products.