Bike Bags - What Should They Cost & More

It is not as simple as asking what a good bike bag should cost since there exist many different types of bike bags you need to be more specific when asking. Here we will outline all four of the bike bag categories and what each type typically costs. There are four places where you can put a bag on your bicycle, Front Handlebar Bike Bags, Frame Bike Bags, Saddle Bike Bags, and Bike Pannier Bags. What does every one of these bags usually cost? Here we will walk you through what you should pay for them and more.

Bike Bags - What Should They Cost & More

Front Handlebar Bike Bags

You place front handlebar bags on the front of the bicycle where the bicycle handle is. And can be used for storing multiple items. Examples of that are camping products when using a big front handlebar bike bag. Or securely storing your phone and keys when using a small bike bag for city biking. Reasonable pricing for both of them is:

  • Big Front Handlebar Bike Bags: $40 - $200
  • Small Front Handlebar Bike Bags: $20 - $100

Frame Bike Bags

Frame bike bags is usually a smaller bike bag that you can store small, more necessary items and is placed on top of the frame of your bicycle or under the frame. Usually, these bags divide into two categories. Top tube bike bags that you use for storing keys, wallets, and maybe a map. And frame phone bags that you use for storing your mobile phone, and use it as a GPS when biking new routes. Reasonable pricing for these bags is:

  • Top Tube Bike Bags: $30 - $70
  • Frame Phone Bike Bags: $20 - $50

Saddle Bike Bags

Saddle bike bags are an even smaller bike bag, though they occasionally can be greater than the frame bike bag. With the smaller ones, you usually store bicycle tools. If you should get in a bad situation with a bad tire in the middle of nowhere, then this is the bag for you. With the big saddle bike bags, you usually use them for storing your tent. Since it usually is not that wide and pretty long, making it a perfect fit for the big saddle bike bag. Reasonable pricing for these bags is:

  • Small Saddle Bike Bag: $10 - $40
  • Big Saddle Bike Bag: $50 - $170

Bike Pannier Bags

Bike pannier bags are more often than not used as a replacement for your backpack. If you are tired of getting your back sweaty, then this bike bag is the perfect fit for you. These bad boys are more often than not purchased as a pair. You mount them on the side of the package holder in the back of your bicycle. You don't have to buy a pair of pannier bags. You could buy one and put it on one side of the package holder to complement your backpack. It will disrupt balance a bit but not as much as one would think. Double pannier bags are more often than not used when you're going on a camp trip, while people use single pannier bags as a replacement for your backpack. Reasonable pricing for these bags is:

  • Pannier Bags: $50 - $200

Bike Bags Pricing Summation

  • Big Front Handlebar Bike Bags: $40 - $200
  • Small Front Handlebar Bike Bags: $20 - $100
  • Top Tube Bike Bags: $30 - $70
  • Frame Phone Bike Bags: $20 - $50
  • Small Saddle Bike Bags: $10 - $40
  • Big Saddle Bike Bags: $50 - $170
  • Pannier Bags: $50 - $200

 

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