Bike Bag Thoughts?

[eastsideride]

Hey guys,

So I have my bags in order but I'm still in the air on the front bag. First of all, I have the Revelate Designs Seat Bag and also their Salsa Warbird 53/55 on my Trek Domane (fits well but straps don't all fit well). I'm thinking of switching it out for their Ripio bag if anyone knows or used one.

Right now I am debating weather or not to use the EXP Series Harness Kit on my bike to hold all my sleeping gear in-between the drops of my handlebar. What do you guys think? Or should I just use straps to hold it on in a drybag? I wouldn't mind saving the $100, but it looks sturdy since it clamps to the handlebar. Plus it keeps the bags off the cable and hydraulic housing.

[eastsideride]

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[aaron w]

I also have a Domane that i do some bikepacking on. The cable routing is a real challenge for a front bag. I too like the looks of the salsa cradle. If you get one let us know how it works out.

[eastsideride]

I also have a Domane that i do some bikepacking on. The cable routing is a real challenge for a front bag. I too like the looks of the salsa cradle. If you get one let us know how it works out.

Hey there, well I have an update. The Salsa EXP Anything Cradle is a go. Totally worth the money! I can fit my sleeping bag in the supplied dry bag. Plus the front bag is nice too. But totally worth it.

I had the straps rearranged on my Warbird frame bag. Fits much better!