Hey there,
I recently got my hands on the Spinelock 16l from Revelate Designs, but it looks like my bike isn’t quite up to par with the minimum requirements (check out the [images](https://imgur.com/a/R8oJnJH)). While the clearance between my saddle and tire measures exactly 24cm (9.45 inches), my seat post only extends about 10cm (3.94 inches), falling short of the required 16cm (6.30 inches) (see [pictures](https://imgur.com/a/R8oJnJH) for reference).
I’ve attached some images to illustrate the current setup. Do you think this will be alright, or should I consider **swapping out my seatbag setup for a rack**, given the limited clearance between the tire and seat post on my bike?
If so, **which rack would you recommend for gravel/bikepacking adventures** (available in Europe)? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
by helix237
3 Comments
you have your seat quite far forward which means the bag sits quite upright so the bottom of the bag is low, can you pack the bag, pull all straps tight against the post and the straps on the sides taught and post another pic, i think youll be fine when its all fastened properly, mine for reference regarding angles [https://i.imgur.com/IcqFnsL.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/IcqFnsL.jpg)
IMO the worst (bolt mounted) rack is better than the best seatbag. I bought a $29 3 piece flat pack no name rack off [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7DRTPL4/) and used it without issue on 1100 miles of the Great Divide. Thought the flat pack would help for travel. Rock solid on rough NM/CO roads. Also have a Blackburn EX-1 which was about the same price and is a design unchanged for almost 50 years-for a reason: why change what works. It’s got about 2500 mostly dirt miles on it.
I see rack mounts on your frame,just get a cheap rack and panniers and call it a day