 Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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on: November 30, 2012, 03:06:25 PM
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Calloutman
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I was wondering if you could tell me how much a frame bag impedes your cycling? More specifically do your knees tend to knock against it as you pedal?
thanks
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #1 on: November 30, 2012, 04:36:05 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2012, 04:36:05 PM » |
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Nope.
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #2 on: December 02, 2012, 10:20:30 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2012, 10:20:30 AM » |
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I've never had an issue with that happening, and my frame bag is built to be a bit wider at the headtube.
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #3 on: December 02, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
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Bill in Houston
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2012, 12:29:11 PM » |
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i built a hard-sided frame bag (box, really) that is about 5 1/2 inches wide, and my calves brush it maybe once per hour. but i think different people might have different biomechanics.
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #4 on: December 09, 2012, 12:27:55 PM
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ascar_larkinyar
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2012, 12:27:55 PM » |
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one of my bags is almost 6" right where my knees cross and i rarely ever touch it.
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #5 on: December 09, 2012, 02:09:43 PM
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Done
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2012, 02:09:43 PM » |
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No knocking on mine, a custom bag from Phantom.
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #6 on: December 10, 2012, 05:26:44 PM
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Area54
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Location: Daisy Hill, Brisbane Australia
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« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2012, 05:26:44 PM » |
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Framebags - no. Gastank type bags - yes, but only when climbing out of the saddle - knees tend to rub on the sides.
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Amazing where riding a bike will take you...
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Topic Name: Frame bag comfort
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Reply #7 on: December 12, 2012, 09:42:45 AM
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Ogre
Location: Bakersfield, Ca.
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2012, 09:42:45 AM » |
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I have the production Revelate frame bag on a Surly Ogre. There's no problem with my knees rubbing, but my calves tend to rub when fully loaded, particularly my right calf. I wear lightweight ski socks or leg warmers to alleviate the issue. As a frame of reference, my calves also rub againts my water bottle cages on my road bike but not to the extent that it causes me any problems road biking. The frame bag is secure enough on the frame that there is no discernable movement when climbing out of the saddle, most of the rubbing takes place while in the saddle.
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