I keep going back to my cheap Amazon hip pack over my other very expensive bike specific bags. It's easy, no fuss, just grab, choose bike and go. I feel naked without it now.

@paddyhartlep8424

2 ай бұрын

I want a super small hip-bag just big enough for a mini pump,tire levers,patch kit,tubeless plug kit ,multi tool and maybe a iphone and credit card/cash!That way i dont have to move essentials from bike to bike if i wanna go for a ride

My mom bought one kisluxbag and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

For me, not having my half frame bag on makes my bike look weird. I use it to hold the repair kit, a waterproof jacket, doggy poop bags, etc. The top tube bag is put on to hold snacks on longer rides. A crate (attached to an omm rack with tailfin quick release hardware) goes on for bikepacking, shopping, carrying puppers, etc. (Used more than the top tube bag.) So... similar. But different in the specifics. I used to have a backpack, but now avoid carrying anything on me that could be carried by the bike.

I'm a huge fan of the "keg" water bottle cage fitting containers. I can fit a wide 700c tube, a masterlink, 2 levers, a small lube bottle, and a pair of vinyl gloves in one that I store on my downtube near the cranks. I have it in the tightest fitting cage I could find (the REI Junction cage doesn't let bottles go so I don't store my bottles for drinking in them but it's the best cage I have found for this storage container). This paired with a blackburn frame bag for my pump, small lock, tool, and room for any other ride specific necessities has been insanely beneficial. Just thought I would share another option I didn't see in the video, but you did a great job outlining the options without seeming like you had an allegiance towards a specific brand.

HEY kislux !! I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

I love my Ortlieb quick mounting rack and there bags.

I really like my Lead Out bar bag as well. So easy to swap between bikes. In any bag, the open side pocket is perfect for stuffing wrappers

Sweet commercial for Lead Out

Love handlebar bags but have stopped using them in recent years due to wanting to keep my bars clear for my front light and also being more aero. Similarly, my rear radar light prevents me from using saddle bags. I ride 56cm frames so half frame bags is the way to go - everything fits and I don't need jersey pockets anymore. The Maverick frame bag looks like a rebadged Giyo - a little small but otherwise great form factor, I've got three of those across different frames.

Sweet bag collection! Glad the Outer Shell stuff is still in rotation

Rocking a Decathlon bar I got for 700 bucks in India (about 8$) four years ago, still rockin it. 2.5 litre, plenty big for rides.

Hey thanks. Getting back into riding and at an older age and short legs (I also ride a 52 Diverge) trying to understand what I will need and where to pack it! Thanks again.

I use a REI top tube bag on my (130mm)hardtail in SoCal. The sloping tt & dropper help. It has enough room for a few snacks, multi-tool, car key, & wallet. Silca pump came with a bottle mount, but that wouldn't have fit. I use a Brooks saddlebag+C17 with a tube & an extra snack, if it's a long xc day.

Thanks for the great overview!

Another outstanding review, thanks for making this video!…😎

I was jumping to comment then re-read the header, and realize I don't have a classic gravel bike. I have commuter/utility bikes then long riding or touring bikes. So it is handbar bags and grocery panniers, then rando or porter front bags, half frames, and touring panniers. A great video though for a more gravel to ATBs.

me likey baggies. got to bag it up

Have you ever checked out the Route Werks bag? I have one and kinda love it. It’s big and heavy compared to the LeadOut handlebar bag (which I also have), but is just so incredibly useful. Since I’m not fast, I don’t mind the aero and weight penalties. 😁

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

Oh yea, I’ve seen them, but I don’t have any

I also pack in pinecones and bark for my overnights. great video!

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

😆😆😆

@MaciejNaumienko

2 ай бұрын

you never know. - forrest may run out of these

I have the OMM top bag, it's great for going out for a brewery ride and picking up some beers for the ride home.😂

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

🚲🚲🍻🍻

Great!

Swift has reduced the price of their Rando Pocket to $20. It’s a nice add-on to the Kestrel; snaps right on to the webbing on the back of the bag to create an exterior pocket for (I use it for my phone.) they also mesh perfectly with a Wald basket.

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

That’s not bad

Do you put any protective film or tape on your frame when using frame bags? Looks like you had some dirt on that Maverick bag which must be pretty abrasive when it's in contact with the frame.

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

On the diverge carbon frame I had some 3m helicopter tape. I don’t have tape on all my frames, but I should

Was that GoPro battery still good that you found in the bag

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

Haha I hope so.

Interesting that you don’t use top tube bags (although I guess in understand why). Such bags have become my absolute favorite for every day mount. Doubly true on bikes that have hard mounts for them since they are more secure and less messy that way. I find them perfect to stash a phone, money, glasses, some food etc. depending on the size. My personal favorite is the Tailfin zipper bolt on (I have a big one on gravel bike and a small on road) but also like the Revelate flip top. But most are at least ok. For me (at the other end of the size spectrum) they stay completely out of the way with the rarest of exception using the big one off road and having to stand in a bad place.

@TheBikeSauce

2 ай бұрын

I like the concept. I used to use them for phone/ snacks