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Make important bike gear accessible with the Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Classic Handlebar Bag
If you've been bike touring in the past, you understand the significance of being able to quickly access your gear. With everything hanging off of the back of your cycle, the entire retrieval process is often prolonged. The Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Classic Handlebar Bag was designed to make the routine that much easier on you.
The Ultimate 5 mounts easily to your handlebars and puts maps, sunglasses and snacks right at your fingertips. You can also mount a GPS device onto the bag, so you won't have to sacrifice one for the other.
Ortlieb panniers are known for their high quality and durability, and this handlebar bag is no exception. Waterproof PVC is durable enough to handle almost anything the open road can throw at it. You can even convert the Ultimate 5 into a shoulder bag in a matter of seconds, which is great for when you'd like to get off your bike and enjoy a quick snack. If you're looking for a reliable handlebar pannier, you can't go wrong with the Ultimate 5.
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Expert's Corner 
Brooks Maintenance Kit ($14.50)
Power Grips Fixie Toe Straps (Predrilled straps + Hardware) ($19.90)
Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact PLUS Handlebar Bag ($60.00)
Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Plus Large Handlebar Bag BLACK ($106.00)
Mr Tuffy Tire SILVER Liner 26x1.5-1.95 PAIR ($12.90)



