Howdy everyone.
I am looking to set my Roubaix up for some touring/packing/ whatever we are going to call it.
I want to put the Zipp Vuka aerobars on and these two bags to get me going for some light and fast rail trail and New England gravel road type riding. First trip is going to be Columbus day weekend and looks like 2 75 mile days.
With this in mind, is there a better option for bags ? So many cottage makers in this space makes it hard to keep up.
by teakettle87
3 Comments
Is this in U.S. dollars? This seems crazy expensive, especially for the aerobar system which is essentially just a dry bag and two straps. If you’re just doing an overnighter you may be able to get away with just a frame bag and the saddle bag, keep the aerobars free and more aerodynamic lol
Just FYI – If there’s any co-op type bike shops in your area with used part bins, they’ll surely have a pile of clip on aero bars being sold for some nominal price.
The seat bags are nice when you’re able to cut down your packing list enough. The Revelate bags have very good build quality and I’ve never heard a complaint. Ortleib also makes some great stuff, including a tail bag that clips into the seat using a sturdy bracket. I would NOT buy any Etsy or kickstarter type bags. Sometimes they’re great, but I’ve seen folks have problems while out in the middle of no where which ruined the trip for them.
I guess it depends what “better” means to you.
A lot of comments are rightly pointing out that you can spend a lot less to get something that is plenty (or equally) capable, especially for a couple days on non-technical gravel. But if money is no object, then there’s also nothing wrong with this setup. It takes time to figure out cheaper options, and sometimes that’s more scarce than money.