{"id":8875,"date":"2022-01-28T11:40:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/?p=92126"},"modified":"2022-01-28T11:51:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:51:16","slug":"best-top-tube-bags-for-triathletes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/rss_feed\/best-top-tube-bags-for-triathletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best top tube bags for triathletes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Jack Sexty\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 28 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\"><strong>Top tube bags, also called bento boxes, are small storage bags that are attached to, you guessed it, your bike\u2019s top tube.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">They\u2019re handy for a variety of uses. In a race, your top tube bag will sit in prime reachable position, storing all your <strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/nutrition\/energy-gels\/best-energy-gels-reviewed\/&quot;\">nutrition<\/a><\/strong> to fuel your bike leg and <strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/triathlon\/training-kit-triathlon\/bike-roadside-repairs\/&quot;\">tools in case of emergency roadside repairs<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">In training, you might opt for a top tube bag to stuff your valuables, phone, flapjacks and caf\u00e9-stop cash. They\u2019re also popular in the bikepacking world, as they offer extra aero kit storage for cycling adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/triathlon\/training-kit-triathlon\/bike-roadside-repairs\/&quot;\"><strong>What tools do you need to carry on your bike?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/nutrition-training\/ironman-nutrition-what-to-carry-on-the-bike\/&quot;\">Ironman nutrition: What to carry on the bike<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/nutrition-training\/4-key-energy-products-to-carry-race-day\/&quot;\">4 key energy products to carry on race day<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">In testing, we looked out for top-quality constructions with water-repellent and rigid materials, and also took into consideration which bags had both attachment options of <\/span><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">bolt holes and straps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Crucially, we tested the true capacity of each bag, including compartments and zip access, to decide just how well they weathered the gritty English roads. And here\u2019s what we found\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best top tube bags for triathletes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Topeak Fastfuel Tribox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" fastfuel=\"\" tribox=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... [].forEach.call(document.querySelectorAll('.monetizer-in-text-link'), function(textLink) { textLink.innerHTML = textLink.innerHTML.trim(); }); })();\n]]><\/script><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C192,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C192,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C260,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C260,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C355,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C355,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C262,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C262,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C356,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C356,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-92263\" align=\"\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/topeak-fastfuel-tribox-ac4024e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;397&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Topeak\" fastfuel=\"\" tribox=\"\" on=\"\" a=\"\" white=\"\" background=\"\" title=\"&quot;topeak-fastfuel-tribox&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Compatible with triathlon or road bikes, Topeak\u2019s Fastfuel Tribox can be strapped down or bolted onto bikes by using threads on the top tube. With a rubber opening instead of zip closure for quick access, you run cables through to the top tube for better aerodynamics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">A slimline design meant our inner thighs didn\u2019t brush the box, even when climbing. Capacity-wise you\u2019re slightly limited, we only got four 45g gel packs in laid down. But you could sit gels horizontally with the tops peeping out, which upped capacity to six. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">You can also squeeze other small items like sweat salts to the sides of the main compartment. If you want aero top tube storage without buying a fully integrated superbike, this is a good investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> A premium aero top tube bag with just enough space.<br\/><strong>Score:<\/strong> 83%<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Topeak\\u2019s\" fastfuel=\"\" tribox=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3><strong>Zefal Z Aero<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" z=\"\" aero=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... [].forEach.call(document.querySelectorAll('.monetizer-in-text-link'), function(textLink) { textLink.innerHTML = textLink.innerHTML.trim(); }); })();\n]]><\/script><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C192,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C192,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C260,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C260,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C355,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C355,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C262,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C262,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C356,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C356,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-92256\" align=\"\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag-18a974f-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C397&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;397&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Zefal\" z=\"\" aero=\"\" top=\"\" tube=\"\" back=\"\" on=\"\" a=\"\" white=\"\" background=\"\" title=\"&quot;zefal-z-aero-top-tube-bag&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Zefal\u2019s no-nonsense Z Aero is water repellent, lightweight, and has a universal fit thanks to removal straps and bolt holes for mounting on compatible triathlon bikes. A 0.4L capacity translates to six gels at a push, with a tough zipper ensuring no rain, snow or debris gets inside when closed up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">The quite rigid polyester outer helps keep the bag secure and fixed in position when we use the straps to attach to our bike, and it\u2019s slim so as not to compromise aerodynamics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">A handy pull tab makes it easy to open and close at speed, while no front strap means you can mount it anywhere on your top tube, and even use it in combination with a smaller pouch strapped to your headset in front of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> Affordable and versatile with a reasonable capacity.<br\/><strong>Score:<\/strong> 80%<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Zefal\" z=\"\" aero=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3><strong>XLab Stealth Pocket 100c<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" stealth=\"\" pocket=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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The \u2018c\u2019 in Stealth Pocket 100c stands for carbon, as the outer material has a cool \u2018carbon look\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Mounting with the three straps was a breeze, although there\u2019s no option to mount using bolts. A large rubber zipper tab helps with opening\/closing at speed, and the tough outer ensures the bag stands up to the elements. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Inside, a divider separates smaller items from larger nutrition products, which is practical unless you\u2019re aiming for iron-distance and want extra capacity. We could only fit five gels in, so you might prefer the roomier Stealth Pocket 400 or 500.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> Not the roomiest, but functional and stylish.<br\/><strong>Score:<\/strong> 78%<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;XLab\" stealth=\"\" pocket=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3><strong>Lezyne Aero Energy Caddy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" aero=\"\" energy=\"\" caddy=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/lezyne-aero-energy-caddy-top-tube-bag-0b3d61f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C386,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-92182\" align=\"\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/34\/2022\/01\/lezyne-aero-energy-caddy-top-tube-bag-0b3d61f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C431&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;430&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;lezyne-aero-energy-caddy-top-tube-bag&quot;\" title=\"&quot;lezyne-aero-energy-caddy-top-tube-bag&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Lezyne was better known to us for its off-road and commuting storage solutions, but the Aero Energy Caddy is aimed squarely at \u2018triathletes and gravel racers\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">With easily the largest capacity on test, nine gels fit in the main compartment, plus one more in the handy open side pocket that runs the full length of the bag; you could use this for any compact items that aren\u2019t likely to go flying on precarious road surfaces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">Like the Topeak and Zefal, you can opt to bolt down the bag if your top tube has bolt threads, or use the sturdy straps underneath and on the front if not. Overall, the Aero Energy Caddy is a very useful storage option indeed, and it comfortably wins this grouptest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> An ideal top tube bag that\u2019s super sleek and practical.<br\/><strong>Score:<\/strong> 90%<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Lezyne\" aero=\"\" energy=\"\" caddy=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <p><strong>Top image credit:<\/strong> Getty Images<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/nutrition\/energy-gels\/best-energy-gels-reviewed\/&quot;\">Best energy gels for triathlon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/training\/nutrition-training\/how-to-fuel-the-ironman\/&quot;\"><strong>How to fuel an Ironman race<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/nutrition\/energy-bars\/best-energy-bars-reviewed\/&quot;\">Best energy bars tried and tested<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jack Sexty Published: Friday, 28 January 2022 at 12:00 am Top tube bags, also called bento boxes, are small storage bags that are attached to, you guessed it, your bike\u2019s top tube. They\u2019re handy for a variety of uses. 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