sen2two

I'm done with back packs. I live in Florida where your going to sweat no matter what, so I don't need to make it worse. Plus comfort, riding position, and aero are also compromised with back packs.

I'm looking for a bag that will go inside the frame. I have a small under seat bag that holds my spare tire and equipment already. I need a bag that will fit tightly rolled up shirt, pants, a pair of sandals, and a small rag to wipe myself off. I don't like rack systems either. I'm even contemplating strapping a small travel bag from my try bars. But that might slow me down a little to much acting like a battering ram catching wind.

I'm looking for something lightweight and narrow. Just barely big enough to squeeze in my change of clothes.Waterproof is a HUGE plus.

kmv2

Rear rack/pannier is the way to go.

I don't think any backpack has enough technology to keep your back cooled. Mine has a huge curve and frame to encourage airflow but I still have a sweat covered back when I use it.

You can get panniers that turn into a backpack when you take them off the bike.

https://www.arkel.ca/ca_f/bug-cummuting-bag-1.html

sen2two

Notice in the first sentence I stated "I'm done with back packs". Then in the first sentence of the second paragraph I stated "I'm looking for a bag that will go inside the frame". I also stated I do not like racks.

To be more clear:

I'm looking for a triangle frame bag that usually straps to the top tube and down tube fitting in the center if the frame towards the handle bar area.

I need it to fit a tightly rolled up shirt, pants, a pair of sandals, and a small rag to wipe myself off.

I don't want to buy one online to receive it and find out it's not as big as it looks on the picture. This is why I am posting here.

RaleighSport

you could always make your own. https://pinterest.com/dtmy/bike-bag-project/

fietsbob

German, Klick Fix & Tout Terrain .. offer a way to securely fit a quick release back pack.
and seat post mounting bracket to do that.

tombc

you realize any wind broken by your handlebar bag would have been broken even worse by your legs and body a split second afterwards right?

spivonious

lol, I think your body is a much bigger cause of wind resistance than anything you could put on the bike.

Honestly, a rear rack and a larger trunk bag or two smaller panniers is probably your best solution. Those inner frame bags you're thinking of are not big enough to hold much of anything.

I use some smaller-sized panniers and they fit a change of clothes, my lunch, my lock, and some small miscellaneous items with no problem.

jerseyJim

Revelate Designs has some real nice frame packs.

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/

I have one of their gas tank bags and it is well made and secures firmly to the bike. I am thinking of getting one of their seat post bags as well. I know you said you wanted a frame bag but if I were you I would take a look at those too. They would also serve your purpose very well.

Jim from Boston

See this recent thread on the Commuting Forum: "carrying light but bulky items w/o back rack or backpack"

muu

replace your 'small under-seat bag' with a Carradice of your choice? Little difference in wind resistance or feel, and in fair weather even the little ones can carry tons if you bring a bungee net with you.

kmv2

meh, rack/pannier is the best way to go.

Triangle is for water bottles/pump.

Dunno why its got to be so complicated.

fietsbob

If its assembled by sewing it is Not going to be waterproof.

No inside of the main triangle bags, I'm Aware of , are not sewn together ..

ItsJustMe

Something like this might work:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_167563_-1___

Make sure it fits though. I bought one years ago and it didn't fit the bike I had then, but I recently got a new bike and it does fit, though I'd have to remove one of my water bottle cages first.

no1mad 

Use the search engine of your choice and look up 'bikepacking'- there should be some ideas on the type of equipment that you are looking for.

I-Like-To-Bike

Don't think backpackers place such a high priority on not compromising their "areo position" or care about the aerodynamics of their cargo carrying devices.

chasm54

^^this. Less hassle than a frame bag.

gyozadude

I have my own office at work. Extra change of clothes are stashed there. I just haul in/out some fresh clothes and don't need to carry it on my bike most days, although I have rack and panniers which work great for the days I must transport laundry.

sen2two

Thanks for all the replies.

Given the style of my bike (53cm Quintana Roo Split-R), I don't think a triangle frame bag will fit to well. Aft thinking about all the suggestions, I think I will just drive in on Monday mornings and drop all my food and clothes for the week. I guy I work with currently does the same thing.

I have a second underseat bag that actually fits nicely under my tri bars and is pretty sleek if i need to grab something small for the day.

Thanks again.

erig007

Something like this?





Carrousel design works make custom frame bags
https://www.carouseldesignworks.com/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/carouse...ream/lightbox/

kmv2

Sounds needlessly complicated.

You're welcome (for giving the correct solution).

FKMTB07

Frame bags or similar bike-packing style bags would be terrible for commuting, I think, because they require a bunch of velcro straps and some amount of finagling to get on and off the bike. Taking them on and off every day is not really their intent. I have a full compliment of Revelate bags for offroad touring and they're best left on the bike, and you just remove what you need at that moment from the bag, living out of the bags basically.

A Caradice bag with a quick release would be good for commuting, since you can easily remove the whole bag and take it with you. I've got a Camper with a Bagman QR that is a killer setup for city riding. Doesn't fulfill your need for a frame bag though.

tombc

Wow, you'd rather drive to work than be inconsequentially less aerodynamic? Do you hate riding a bike?

alan s 

Just returned my Topeak MTX DX bag for the DXP version with panniers. Gotta love REI's return policy. The zipper went bad after 4 years, and they still took it back with no questions asked.

The bag slides on and off in a second. Great way to get the weight off your back and put it on the bike. Never understood why anyone would want to carry the weight on their back, when a rack serves the same purpose.

tjspiel

The frame seems like an obvious place from an aero standpoint but in practice I don't think you'll find anything that would work well for carrying clothes while still allowing you to mount water bottles and stuff.

Next best would be something that sits immediately behind you like a trunk bag. Since you're only talking about clothes I think something seatpost mounted would be sufficient and would be easy to take off if you didn't need it.

There are more road bike oriented rear racks that have a narrower profile than a typical rack.

ThermionicScott 

BQ's wind tunnel testing found that handlebar bags were *more* aerodynamic than panniers or trunk bags, FWIW.