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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! on: January 17, 2016, 07:44:40 AM
a0213


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« on: January 17, 2016, 07:44:40 AM »
Hello!

I just purchased a 2016 Salsa El Mariachi (small) (woo hooo!!  headbang) for bikepacking. I am so excited to hit the road with it... so many fun adventures ahead!

With that, I am working on getting my bags and systems set up. Unfortunately, I am the runt in the family... I am 5'5" with short(er) legs... so I don't have much clearance between my seat and my rear tire. I would LOVE to use a rear seat bag, but I can't seem to find one that is small enough, yet big enough. I tried my husband's Revelate Designs Pika on for size... it rubs the rear tire.. dang it!

Does anyone have experience in this area/advice for a storage option? Also, I have been looking at the Salsa Alternator Rack as a possible solution--- anyone have any experience with this?

Thank you in advance!!
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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! Reply #1 on: March 22, 2016, 07:49:29 AM
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2016, 07:49:29 AM »
I would love to know this as well -- as I have about 6.5-7" of clearance - and have struggled to find a seat bag that looks like it will fit!

Thanks!
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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! Reply #2 on: March 22, 2016, 11:42:51 AM
Adam Alphabet


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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2016, 11:42:51 AM »
Porcelain Rocket Charlene.
http://www.porcelainrocket.com/store/seat-packs/
or now very soon to be in stock in Canada at MEC...
http://www.mec.ca/product/5047-210/porcelain-rocket-charlene-seat-pack/?q=porcelain%2Brocket

I love mine!
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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 09:06:47 AM
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 09:06:47 AM »
Quote from: Aurora on March 22, 2016, 07:49:29 AM
I would love to know this as well -- as I have about 6.5-7" of clearance - and have struggled to find a seat bag that looks like it will fit!

Thanks!


I ended up getting the Salsa Alternator Rack (135) with bent struts. It was super easy to install and so far, has been extremely sturdy! I have checked if after every ride- it hasn't moved. I am able to put a dry bag on top of it, and secure the bag with a cargo net. I'll try to take a pic and post it in the next several days. Hope this helps!!
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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 01:43:20 PM
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 01:43:20 PM »
Quote from: a0213 on March 23, 2016, 09:06:47 AM

I ended up getting the Salsa Alternator Rack (135) with bent struts. It was super easy to install and so far, has been extremely sturdy! I have checked if after every ride- it hasn't moved. I am able to put a dry bag on top of it, and secure the bag with a cargo net. I'll try to take a pic and post it in the next several days. Hope this helps!!
Now that you have a rack, check out the mini panniers on offer from Revelate, Porcelain Rocket and Arkel.
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  Topic Name: Rear storage options- small frame - help! Reply #5 on: March 27, 2016, 10:07:15 AM
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2016, 10:07:15 AM »
Toured with a back rack and a dry bag on top.  You can pick size for how much room you want.  Rack is also a good way to carry tent poles.  Small panniers on the side can offer expandable room for food etc. without much windage.  Dry bag and rack has easier to use space than seatbags but don't look as rough and tough
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