Bags by Bird Made to Order Tail Grab Handlebar Bag

The Tail Grab ($105) is a smaller handlebar bag with a rando-style opening (opens toward rider), making access quick and comfortable. An additional front slip stretch pocket is perfect for carrying sunscreen, gloves, and snacks. Bags by Bird just announced these new bags in a made-to-order (currently 4-6 weeks lead time*) production style, so we reached out for the 411…

Like a randonneuring bag, the Tail Grab’s lid closes using a shock (stretchy) cord that’s captured on the back or the stem, usually around the stem bolts. Sometimes stems don’t have bolts on the back, so a large zip tie head or Voile Nano strap wrapped around the stem column can also work to capture the shock cord. The closed lid stops at the handlebars so the stem can still be used for a place to mount a computer, however handlebar mounted lights or computers need to be relocated since the lid may interfere.

Product options:

Two sizes – they only differ in height
- 6″ tall (4.3 liters)
- 8″ tall +$10 (5.7 liters)
Exterior pockets – made from Ultrastretch mesh
- One large front pocket comes stock
- Two additional side pockets (+$15)
Additional D-rings on the side for a shoulder strap (+$8)

Tire clearance requirements:

6” tall bag: You’ll need 7.5” of clearance from the bottom of the handlebar clamp down to the tire.
8” tall bag: You’ll need 9.5” of clearance from the bottom of the handlebar clamp down to the tire.

Features/Specs:

- Dimensions:
  - 6” tall: 8” wide, 5.5” deep, 6” tall
  - 8” tall: 8” wide, 5.5” deep, 8” tall
- Capacity:
  - 6” tall: 4.3 liters
  - 8” tall: 5.7 liters
- Fabric: either Xpac or Ecopak unless noted on fabric options
- Weight: 8.5oz (+/- 1 oz depending on fabric
- Shock cord closure with cord lock for adjustability
- Rigid body liner
- Comes with for mounting to handlebars:
  - Two 9″ Voile Nano straps
  - Lower 3/4″ cam strap
  - 2 sets of foam spacers
- Made in Tucson, AZ