Bikepacking seat bag attachment question
04-05-22, 10:24 AM
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Bikepacking seat bag attachment question
No matter what brand I have tried or what bike I install the seat bag on. My inner thighs rub on the bag. I am sure its because of where my seat post is in relation to my seat. I think I may have come up with a solution and what some input. Are there any issues that I am not seeing? In the picture is a temporary mock up. It's simple really, a couple of clamps and a piece of aluminum tubing. It moves the seat bag back a little bit to wear legs no longer hit.
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04-05-22, 11:29 AM
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If that does the trick, you're all set. The bolts holding the clamps look a bit long, and I'd probably opt for wing-nuts if you can get them tight enough with your fingers -- looks like it would be tricky to wedge a wrench in there (especially the top nut). If you plan to keep the bag or the apparatus attached, it might not be a problem.
04-05-22, 04:48 PM
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The rear bag? Doesn't the narrow end go down? Or is that the narrow end.... can't tell from the pic perspective.
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I think a "handle bar accesory bar" might do the trick if it can accommodate the seatpost diameter.
If not, I like your solution as is...maybe some black paint or tape to cover the shiny bits.
Nice!
If not, I like your solution as is...maybe some black paint or tape to cover the shiny bits.
Nice!
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I have that bag.
My thighs hit it too when I am fat.
A seat slammed rearwards on the rails doesn't seem to help, IIRC
My thighs hit it too when I am fat.
A seat slammed rearwards on the rails doesn't seem to help, IIRC
04-06-22, 02:08 PM
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You are experiencing one of the common issues with bikepacking- a lot of little bags placed in less than ideal locations can sometimes interfere with riding in a natural manner.
A rack and couple of panniers will hold 5x more, cost less, and moves the weight down.
Or if you really want weight up high and not interfere with your legs, a Carradice bag with the support hook could work as that suspends the bag up and back a bit.
That little corner bag you have...what does that hold and can it be tethered to the head tube away from where your legs move?
A rack and couple of panniers will hold 5x more, cost less, and moves the weight down.
Or if you really want weight up high and not interfere with your legs, a Carradice bag with the support hook could work as that suspends the bag up and back a bit.
That little corner bag you have...what does that hold and can it be tethered to the head tube away from where your legs move?
