Epic Designs Frame, Bar and Seat Bags
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:02PM 5 Comments OK....Let me start by saying I wanted to not like bags. Joe Meiser talked me into trying one and in all honesty, it has been ride changing. In fact, right now it is life changing, but I'll get to that later.
I ride Epic Designs bags. Website link here. Why? They are the best and I like Eric. He's a true adventurer and makes great product. Pretty simple.
Currently, I have the following bags which I frequently swap in and out depending on my desired usage.
Frame Bag - Fargo
Gas Tank - swaps to almost any bike
Bar Bag - Optimised to fit inside my 46cm Salsa bars
Seat Bag - I use the smaller one as the big one is just too big for me
Here are a few pictures in different set ups.
This was my set up for a bit as I was preparing to ride the Kokopelli on my Big Mama suspension bike. I was practicing not having a frame bag.
Here is a good profile shot of my set up for the Maah Daah Hey showing the Frame Bag and the Gas Tank. I had a back pack here with no bar bag.
The bags were custom made for me and my bike. They fit perfectly. The straps are in the right places and they just simply work. I bashed them on rocks, trees and bushes time and time again.
Recently, due to my shoulder injury in August, I am finding that I can't wear a back pack or water pack very well. The Frame bag has been a life changer as I can carry everything I need in the frame bag. This has resulted in increased freedom for me and this allows me to ride longer as a result of no stress or weight on my back.
Duration Tested: 12 months
Disclaimer: These bags were purchased and made to specification.
Reader Comments (5)
I've been thinking about these bags for my Fargo too. I don't like carrying a Camelbak either, so where are you carrying your water? Other than the forks, the bottle mounts are useless right?
Errin, thanks for the comment.
I mostly use the 3 other bottle mounts for water. In addition, you can actually put a bladder inside the frame bag. Works OK. Heck, you could put bottles in there too if you wanted.
Gnat,
Do you have the large Epic Design gas tank and if so does it interfere with climbing out of the saddle?
Best regards,
justanoldhobo
Yes I do have a large gas tank. I also have a small. Ido not use them much for everyday riding but I do use them for longer adventures. I think rubbing depends on your riding or pedalling style. I do get rub but still use them when needed without much trouble.
Just ordered a set of epic bags for th saddle and bars! What front rack is that?