What is a triangle bike bag?
A triangle bike bag is a storage device, which is placed in the triangle of the main frame of your bicycle i.e. in between the top tube and down tube and seat tube. It also uses the area that would have been wasted to store tools, spare parts, snacks, and accessories but leaves weight centralized to improve stability and control of bikes.
What is the way to attach a triangle bag to a bike?
Triangle bags are fixed via Velcro straps which engulfs the frame tubes of your bike. Just undo the straps, and pass them over the top tube, down tube and seat tube and tighten. The procedure lasts 2-3 minutes without instruments. Straps should be tight to avoid the movement of bags during the ride.
Which size triangle bag will fit my bike?
Measuring the dimensions of your frame triangle: the horizontal length of the top tube, the vertical height of the bottom bracket to the top tube, and the depth. Opt to have a bag that will be slightly less than these dimensions so as to fit well. Frame geometry can be differentiated—smaller frames require 1.5-3L bags, whereas bigger frames take up 4-10L.
Will a triangle bag be in the way of water bottles?
Certain triangle bags may obstruct the access to water bottle cage according to the frame size and capacity of the bag. When using both, make a choice of a smaller triangle bag (1.5-3L) or half-frame designs with a bottle cage available. Alternatively, frame the bags or handlebar-mounted water bottles.
What must I bring in a triangle frame bag?
Triangle bags suit: bike pump or CO2 inflator, multi tools set, spare inner tubes, tire lever, chain link, energy bar, phone or GPS device, small first aid kit and bike specific items such as derailleur hanger. The light ones must be placed at the bottom to distribute the weight.
Do triangle bags keep the water out?
The majority of the ACCEBIKE triangle bags have a waterproof or water-resistant material such as PU leather, TPU, and waterproof nylon that has sealed zippers. They are also able to block rain and road spray although to ensure maximum safety when it is raining heavily, place sensitive electronics in extra waterproof pouches inside the packs.
Which one is better triangle bag or frame bag?
The entitlements of the triangle bags are as big as they can be (3-10L), which suits bikepacking. Frame bags can only be attached to the top tube (type of 0.5-2L), which is smaller in size and is more convenient to commute. Select triangle bags on week-long tours that require additional storage, frame bags on daily rides with minimal equipment.
Is a triangle bag compatible with a mountain bike?
Yes, triangle bags are very useful in mountain bikes to carry trail necessities, tools, and snacks. Select strong models of nylon or PU leather which can withstand tough ground. Make sure that your bag does not obstruct your knees during pedaling (at least not on smaller frame sizes).
How do I measure my e-bike frame for a triangle bag?
To get the proper fit, take the inside length of your frame top tube, seat tube and down tube. Compare these measurements to what we give on our product pages.
Would it be possible to wear a triangle bag with a down-tube-positioned e-bike battery?
It depends. A large number of triangle bags are shaped to suit down tube batteries that are in the form of a bottle. If however your battery occupies most of the triangle a half-frame triangle bag or a corner triangle bag that only uses the top corner could be a more suitable fit.
What is the difference between a triangle bag and frame bag?
The idea of a triangle bag (also known as a full-frame bag) is meant to fill the rest of the main triangle of your frame. A frame bag is a more generic term also capable of referring to a smaller bag which will sit on top of the top tube or align in a corner of the triangle.