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Old 09-29-19, 08:23 PM
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Bike Packing bag list?

Is anyone aware of a list which shows which bike packing frame bags fit which frames? I know that there can't be a list that covers all bikes but some bikes have level top tubes, some angular and some (mine; CO-OP DRT 2.1) have "droopy top tubes. Maybe representative suggestions.

I miss Duane at The Touring Company or Randonneur Shop (???) who always gave great advice.

I can't go to local shops to try fits because most shops around me don't carry them so I'll likely need to order what I want.

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I'm not aware of one, but most bag manufacturers list their bag dimensions, so I'd measure your frame and compare. I'd also seek out other folks with that bike and see what they are using. I expect that there are too many possible options to maintain a list like that, but a bag doesn't have to exactly fit the dimensions of your frame, either. There's usually a little adjust-ability in what fits. I think the advice is to make sure the bag does not exceed the dimensions of your frame, so it can be fitted tightly. Better a little small in some places than too big. I know I took a bag that was supposed to be sized exactly right for my frame and moved it to a bike that was supposed to have a slightly bigger inner triangle. I can't tell the difference with the bag in place.
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Originally Posted by MAK
I miss Duane at The Touring Company or Randonneur Shop (???) who always gave great advice.
Are you referring to Wayne, formerly of thetouringstore.com?
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I have a frame bag that fits one of my bikes quite well when I have a tall water bottle in the cage attached to my seat tube. No generic list of bags would list which ones would fit well with one bottle inside the triangle.

If nobody makes what you want, you might need to get creative and make your own.
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I use Rockgeist. The will make the bags for your bike
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Are you referring to Wayne, formerly of thetouringstore.com?
Absolutely. I stand corrected.
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