Do any of you use one of those frame bags that fill the front triangle for commuting? I'm thinking about getting one.
Thx
Mike

i've used one to good effect for quite some time, commuting and touring.

like this:



this one doesn't hold much, but it's extremely convenient and can be accessed while riding.

do you think it will ho,d and I pad and a change of cloths?

Jandd makes them in different sizes (as do other companies). You can go to their website and find out the dimensions and volumes. Personally I like a messenger bag for light stuff like that.

triangular objects are it's thing, not rectangles. it's also very good for carrying uncooked spaghetti. and yes it's plenty big enough for a change of clothes, if you're a lifeguard.

actually, for touring, i liked that one for carrying maps, small tools, wallet, sunglasses, and a candy bar or two. maybe a glove or two.

got it thanks

Not really that useful as a commuter bag I think unless you really dont carry much. They aren't big enough for a change of clothes, lunch, and a laptop etc/

I have a Revelate triangle bag and I use it and leave it on my Fat Bike in the winter. For commutes but mostly for longer trail rides. Good for carrying extra stuff you really only need to have in the dead of winter, like an extra jacket, gloves, food, tools, emergency stuff. Getting caught out can be dangerous.

Also I see a lot of folks around here using the rectangular half size ones for long gravel ride/races/tours. These are long rides where you need to be self supported and you don't want to or cant put a rack on your CX/gravel bike. They are very handy as you can access them while riding. I'm looking for one for next years gravel season.

Useful for commuting in addition to a pannier. Mine holds the phone, pump, small bits and pieces as well as one of my light batteries. Works well, out of the way and is accessible while pedaling. No bar clutter like a a handlebar bag.

I do use a frame bag for commuting, in the sense of a bag that hangs down from the frame. It's not one of those triangle bags but rather a regular bag strapped sideways from the head tube to the seat tube. I carry a full change of clothes plus a few extra things.

Mine carries my pump, tools, and what used to be in my jersey pockets: phone, keys, vest, arm warmers, food, etc. It's not really a pannier replacement for me since I carry a change of clothes, lunch, laptop etc. I do like it for it's accessibility though.

I got a cheap Ibera one online, and it does nicely for me. It holds a frame pump and whatever small items I might need to carry.

I've tried a couple of them. I tend to ride with my knees close to the frame so my knees would sometimes hit the bag. On hot days they'd also seem to create a warm area between my leg and bag, I assume by preventing cross-wind. They're not for me.