CYCLITE impresses in tests: Our bags receive multiple top ratings

How do CYCLITE bags perform in independent tests?
Looking for real-world experiences with our bikepacking bags or wondering how CYCLITE compares to other brands? In this article, we highlight how our products have performed in independent gear reviews.

Lightweight. Thoughtfully designed. Reliable. That’s what our bikepacking bags stand for – not only out on the road, but also in the eyes of leading cycling publications. In 2024 and 2025, several of our products were awarded top ratings, test victories and strong recommendations by the most respected German-language cycling magazines.

Here’s an overview of the most notable results:

🏆 Overall Winner in the Big Bikepacking Bag Test

TOUR + BIKE Magazine (01/2025)
In a comprehensive group test, our setup consisting of the TOP TUBE BAG / 02, SADDLE BAG / 01, FRAME BAG XT / 01 and HANDLE BAR ROLL BAG / 01 impressed across the board – with a total weight of just 900 grams for nearly 30 liters of volume.

„The German manufacturer’s focus is on lightweight design. With a total weight of 900 grams for 30 liters of storage, the set fully lives up to that promise. Many clever and well-thought-out details.“
👉 Read the full test report

🥇 Top Rating for Our Top Tube Bag

TOUR Magazine (04/2025)
Our TOP TUBE BAG / 01 received a score of 1.3 in the individual test – making it the best-performing top tube bag in the field.

🚴 Race Tip from RennRad Magazine

RennRad Magazine (10/2024)
Both our SADDLE BAG / 01 and HANDLE BAR AERO BAG / 01 were awarded the “Race Tip” label – praised for their low weight, smart features, and high functionality.

„Aerodynamik beim Bikepacking? Der bayrische Hersteller Cyclite sieht darin keinen Widerspruch.“
„Die Saddle Bag leistete sich im Testverlauf kaum Schwächen – sehr robust und formstabil.“

🚀 Best of 2025 – Radsport-news.com

Radsport-news.com (03/2025)
Gleich drei CYCLITE-Taschen wurden in die „Best of 2025“-Liste aufgenommen:
TOP TUBE BAG / 01, FRAME BAG / 01 und die SADDLE BAG SMALL / 01

“Aerodynamics in bikepacking? The Bavarian manufacturer Cyclite sees no contradiction here.”
“The Saddle Bag showed hardly any weaknesses during the test – very robust and dimensionally stable.”

Conclusion: Exceptionally Lightweight

Our bags are designed with a clear focus on minimizing weight. At the same time, functionality, durability, and weather resistance remain at the highest level. The excellent results in independent tests confirm our commitment and motivate us to keep pushing forward.
A sincere thank you to everyone who chooses CYCLITE – whether for everyday use, bikepacking adventures, or demanding long-distance rides.