Hi folks. I'm interested in buying a bag for my gravel bike and overwhelmed by choice, size and best positioning on the bike. I don't want to be carrying stuff in rucksack/jersey/short pockets anymore. What system works best for you? I'll be using a water bottle and maybe a storage tub on the frame, so the bag would need to hold a spare tube, phone, keys, card, extra tools, and compact waterproof. I've looked at the alpkit and ortleib range of top tube and saddlebags, but unsure about size. Maybe I should go for a larger frame or bar bag to carry what I need for the day? Thoughts/experiences will be much appreciated. Many Thanks.
Alpkit frame bag with side pull bottle cages. Works for me.
Thanks, is that the Glider bag? Looks like it should do a good job and leaves space for bottles
Half-frame bag like a Revelate Designs Tangle / Alpkit Glider, a top tube bag too for convenience for snacks etc and I keep my spare tube / tools in a small Ortlieb waterproof seat pack.
Thanks, is that the Glider bag? Looks like it should fit everything and leaves space in the frame for bottles
Sorry, will look at the tangle as well. Many thanks