So I got the Ortlieb Framepack Toptube 4L as a birthday present, and I think it’s just massively too big.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a frame pack that fits well within a Canyon Grizl Size S ?
I was thinking about getting the 3L version instead, but I’m worried that it’s too short for tent poles.
by maxmaaxmaaax
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Why would you put tent poles that don’t need to be kept dry in a frame bag?
Strap them to the frame.
Nice
Do the orange rubbery things to close the roll-top closure on that frame bag bother you when riding the bike? I’ve read multiple reviews where people complain of those rubbing against their legs when pedalling and it creates chafing on their skin.
I like that frame bag, but kinda worried about this
Return bag. Measure frame. Choose new bag that fits. If none fits, get sewing.
Consider the [Cranktank](https://www.adventurehydration.com/), it should allow you to to use a bigger frame bag while still having good, if not better access to water.
What kind of pump is that?
Sweet bike!
Ortlieb provides print out templates for their bags to ensure you buy one that fits. Make sure you print it at 100% scale. Different size frames of the same bike will fit different bags.
There’s a reason why a list of small companies make custom fit framebags. The price difference is actually not that far off. Custom fit framebags is $ well spent.
I don’t know about Ortlieb (I don’t really like their bags) but apidura has tools on their website to find a fitting bag. They have exact specs that you can even print out to check if it fits. And they now have an app for that. Always buy too small instead of too large. It can be a bit smaller than what seems optimal.
But I recommend always getting a custom made bag for the frame. It’s easy and in my experience not really more expensive than a good off the shelf bag.
The frame bag doesn’t really have to be 100% water proof so it doesn’t matter if whey don’t seal the seams. I mostly have snacks in there that are in plastic anyway. So this system where you fold the opening and use the rubber bands that will rip soon isn’t necessary at all. Just make sure they use a good zipper that can handle some dust and don’t ever overfill the bag.