Ideal for commuters, recreational riders, gravel riders and endurance cyclists who want phone visibility plus extra on-bike storage without cluttering the handlebar area.
The ZEFAL Console Pack T2 is a smart pick if you want your phone and ride essentials in one compact spot on the bike. You get a top-tube bag with an integrated touchscreen phone compartment, so navigation, ride data or messages are easier to check without adding another mount to your bars. With 1.5 L of storage, it sits in the sweet spot for food, keys, repair basics and a slim power bank.
For everyday riding, commuting and longer road or gravel rides, this style of bag works well because it keeps the things you reach for most within easy reach while riding. The bag’s shape is designed to sit neatly behind the head tube, and the included strap setup is intended to stay secure across a broad range of frame shapes, including wider top tubes. There’s also a cable pass-through between the phone pocket and main compartment, which is handy if you want to run a charge cable from a battery pack.
Compared with a bar-mounted phone holder, a top-tube phone bag keeps your cockpit cleaner and adds useful carrying space at the same time. The trade-off is that you’ll look a little further down to view the screen, so it suits riders who want convenient visibility rather than constant hands-on phone use. Add the included rain cover, and it’s a practical option for mixed-weather riding in Australian conditions.
2-in-1 phone and storage setup
Combines a top-tube bag and smartphone holder in one unit, so you can carry essentials and keep your screen visible at the same time.
Touchscreen-compatible phone compartment
The clear upper pocket lets you view maps or ride data and use your phone without removing it from the bag.
Useful 1.5 L capacity
Big enough for snacks, keys, tools, CO2, a tube or a slim power bank without becoming overly bulky on the bike.
Cable pass-through for charging
Lets you route a charging cable from the main compartment to the phone pocket for longer navigation days.
Water-resistant build with rain cover
The water-repellent zip and included translucent cover add extra protection when the weather turns.
Stable strap mounting
Self-gripping straps make it easy to fit to bikes without top-tube bosses, and the extra strap helps with wider frames.
Ventilated phone pocket
The phone compartment is designed to limit condensation, which is useful when temperature and humidity change through a ride.
Protective grippy underside
The Hypalon lower section improves grip on the top tube, adds wear resistance and helps protect the frame contact area.
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2 in 1 solution
We like this setup because it gives you a smartphone holder and a front storage bag in one compact unit, so you can keep essentials close at hand without cluttering your cockpit.
Waterproof
The water-resistant material, water-resistant zip and included translucent rain cover help keep your ride essentials better protected when the weather turns.
Phone use
The clear touchscreen compartment lets you see and use your smartphone while riding, making it easier to follow directions or check ride data on the go.
Universal mounting
The self-gripping strap system is easy to fit, and the extra strap helps the bag sit securely on wider frames for a more stable carry.
Hypalon underside
The Hypalon lower section adds grip and wear resistance, helping the bag stay planted on the top tube while adding a layer of frame protection.
Great for
Maybe not for
Fits phones up to 190 x 85 mm. Strap mounting suits bikes without bolt-on top-tube mounts, and the extra strap helps on wider top tubes. As with most strap-mounted top-tube bags, it’s worth checking clearance around the stem, headset area and your pedalling position, and we recommend clear frame-protection tape if you’re worried about paint rub.
vs Topeak Fuel Tank
The Topeak Fuel Tank is a well-known top-tube bag with cable access and a lighter overall package, but it does not give you an integrated touchscreen phone compartment on top.
vs SKS Traveller Smart
The SKS Traveller Smart is a close concept match, with a detachable phone pouch and integrated battery compartment aimed at trekking and city use.
vs Ortlieb Toptube-Bag
Ortlieb’s Toptube-Bag leans more premium, with waterproof construction and quick-access magnetic closure, but it uses a phone holder on the lid rather than a full integrated phone pocket.
Best use case
This bag makes the most sense when you want navigation plus storage in one place. It’s especially handy on commuter bikes, flat-bar fitness bikes, gravel bikes and endurance road bikes where bar space is already busy.
Check phone size before you buy
The key fit number is 190 x 85 mm for the phone compartment. If your phone is in a bulky protective case, measure it with the case on rather than going by the phone’s bare dimensions.
Think about cockpit clearance
Top-tube bags work best when there’s enough room behind the stem and enough knee clearance when pedalling out of the saddle. On compact or very sloping frames, it’s worth double-checking the available space first.
A cleaner alternative to bar mounts
If you don’t like cluttering your handlebar with a separate phone holder, this style of bag is a tidy solution. Just remember the screen sits lower, so it’s better for quick glances than constant interaction.
French cycling accessories brand with more than a century of history.
ZEFAL is a French cycling accessories brand with roots going back to 1880. The company traces its history to E. Sclaverand, inventor of the Presta valve, and over time it grew into one of cycling’s longstanding specialist accessory makers.
Today, ZEFAL develops a wide range of pumps, bottles, mudguards, bags and workshop accessories. The brand states that more than 60% of its accessories are manufactured in France at its factory in Jargeau, with a strong focus on durability, testing and practical everyday function.
