DIY - Bicycle HandleBar Bag

Is this a fancy new bicycle bag? ...

I'm sharing with you a simple DIY for a bicycle handlebar bag.
This is a handlebar handbag that serves dual purposes. Handbag purse and/or a handlebar bag.

You start with a shoulder strap bag like the one below....

After you've unbuckled the buckle you wrap the strap around....

You wrap the long end around the one side then cross over to meet the short side of the strap which you've also wrapped. Buckle.

All done! All these fine leather bags with the exception of one bag have been thrifted! Average price has been $2.80.


Below is another bag, a vintage coach bag living a new life as a handlebar bag....

Even a backpack can work...

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Here is another type of shoulder strap bag I like even better, if I can find ones with strap like these. The strap is detachable on each side. Each side is basically equal in length. It makes it much easier to wrap and I like the symmetry.

Hope you enjoyed this little DIY for a handlebar bag!
To my men readers - I think there are several styles of handbags here that are handsome enough to be a consideration for your bike.

* Handlebar bags can be found at Bicycle Beautiful -- my new little etsy shop