The “front bag”, “rando bag”, or “handlebar bag” – whatever you want to call it, it’s a modern interpretation of the classic French randonneur’s bag. It goes in the front, supported by a small rack like the Nitto M-12.
I am happy to say that, pending availability, I will be able to offer Velo Orange Decaleurs pre-installed on your bag, eliminating the need to punch holes in your brand new bag yourself.
Standard Features
- Two large flat outside pockets on the sides
- One large 3D pocket on the front
- Two small 3D pockets on the back (towards the rider)
- A clear map pocket on the top
- A key clip
- A 2” strap for attaching the base to a rack if necessary
- An auxiliary strap for attaching to rack backstops wider than the standard 2”
- A clear vinyl ID pocket inside the flap
- Side D-rings for attachment of stabilizing straps or a shoulder strap
- Side stabilization straps for use without a decaleur
Construction
- 1000 Denier Cordura™ outer
- 18 oz VCP liner
Size
Mini, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, Picnic
Base Price
$200 (Mini), $208 (Small), $216 (Medium), $224 (Large), $232 (X-Large), $240 (Picnic)
Optional Features
- Interior organizer pocket, $8
- Shoulder strap, $10
- 3D side pockets, $30
- pre-installed Velo Orange decaleur (currently unavailable)
Dimensions
Any dimensions can be customized. For example, if you want more volume than an X-large, without adding depth (for example, to fit a longer head tube), just ask for more height.
| Size | Width | Height | Depth | Approx. Volume |
| Mini | 10” | 6” | 5” | 5L |
| Small | 10” | 7” | 6” | 7L |
| Medium | 11” | 8” | 7” | 10L |
| Large | 11” | 10” | 7” | 12.5L |
| X-Large | 11” | 12” | 7” | 15L |
| Picnic | 11” | 10” | 9” | 16L |
Picking Colors
When you place your order, you should pick colors for the following components (visit the color page to see what’s currently in stock)
- Main body (Cordura)
- 3D pockets (Cordura)
- 3D pocket lining (Cordura)
- Optionally 3D pocket flap color (Cordura). You may notice that some of the bags pictured here have a different color for the pocket flap – I like how some contrast looks there.
- Binding
- Interior (Vinyl)
Or you can pick a base color, like “blue” or “burgundy” and leave picking the rest of the colorway to me. I like subtly contrasting and complementary color schemes, and I love picking them – just tell me what you DON’T like for me to avoid.





















