I just got a Swift Catalyst for easy access items during the day (snacks, layers, whatnot). Tall guy problems so I ride the Redshift Top Shelf riser drop bars on my adventure bike. When I mounted the handlebar bag to the top of the handlebars I didn't love how it squished my brake and shifter cables against the faceplate of the stem.

I thought about padding them with additional EVA foam spacers, but then thought maybe I could make a bag support lite along the lines of the Restrap or Jack the rack bag supports by mounting something next to the stem clamp. I found this Problem Solvers Accessory Mount for cheap and mounted it below the stem and it works great. Figured I'd share here in case it's useful for anyone else.

by TheStateOfMantana

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  1. I use the restrap bumper bar bought 25€ second hand, works nicely as well and does not take a handlebar space.

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