I use the leadout frame bag and love it. But you are spot on about using the bag with large water bottles. Definitely check out their mini handlebar and saddle bag. Both are great!
I have a big enough frame and there's enough stretch in the elastic cordage that I can kind of swing mine out of the way to get my water bottle and then it falls back in place. frame is a 55cm cross / gravel style frame, I could see it really being an issue with like a 52cm and smaller
Another great addition to the finest collection of bike bag reviews on the internet-seriously. A real issue for the smallest bikes. For example, many saddle bags hit my rear wheel. However, with a little help from Path Less Pedaled, I've got a great bag for every situation called for.
Thanks Russ. I never was much of a handle bar bag guy. But, I decided to buy a decent sized one for a Rails to Trails trip to Western PA last year. Now, I am sold on handle bar bags! I love not carrying anything in my bike jersey.
I really like the R.E.Load bags. The Snack Pack is great. I recently got the Mini Bar Bag, which is also fantastic. And the option of custom color choices is really cool!
My current ride is a 90's MTB with BMX bars or as l like to call them beer gut drop bars. Because of the height of the bars and the cross bar they are perfect for attaching medium sized bags making trips to the shops for smaller loads easy. Into the wind it is hell but when the wind is at your back😁😁😁😁
Ellum Bag Works is based out of Dallas, named after the historic neighborhood "Deep Ellum" where freed slaves originally congregated following the Civil War. The name Ellum is a corruption of the name of the principle road in the area, Elm Street. Throughout the 1930's-1960's, the area became cut-off by the construction of nearby freeways and fell into a depressed state. It has since seen a resurgence as an arts and entertainment district and is know for it's night life in the Dallas area. If you enjoy blues, look up various versions of the song Deep Ellum Blues. The Greatful Dead's version is probably best known, but there are some other great versions out there.
Hoping to see/hear about waterbottle space with regards to the frame bags in future reviews. Definitely one of the more important aspects when talking about frame bags in my opinion.
I love me Carradice-RSF mini panniers. Lots of room for stuff. It’s perfect on my cargo bike. I’ve used it to hold a water bottle on one side and my phone, etc, on the other.
@@reckon6493 Haven’t decided if it’s worth buying yet. I like how minimalist it is for road applications but hesitant that it’s a bit too small. Might grab one for my wifes road bike since she only carries a tube and extra Co2, and I carry everything else lol.
Also check out GHOST CAT BAGS. Made locally (at least for me) right here in Appleton Maine. A wide variety of bags. I've put close to 9000 miles on the frame bag that he made for for my Salsa Cutthroat. Awesome Bags!
I'm currently using a Topo Quick Pack and a standard fanny pack for when I just want to travel light. I think there's nothing wrong with having a million pannier bags, but there is something special about just carrying exactly what you need (hard to do with camera equipment).
For what it's worth, it looks like you can get the Carradice Top Tube Pannier set direct from Carradice in England if you can't get it any other way. The Rough Stuff version in the video seems to be a Kickstarter limited edition premium. The regular Carradice version has a sewn-on patch vs. the fancy badge, but otherwise appears to be the exact same thing. Buy local if you can, but I've dealt with Carradice directly before for hard-to-get items, and they've generally been OK.
Been using the LeadOut frame and handlebar bags for awhile now. They’re sweet! They fit really nice in the triangle of steel frames but not so much on more aero/hydro formed frames. Little bit of interference with the down tube bottle, but I just make a habit of pulling from the seat tube and swapping the bottles around when it’s empty.
+1 for the reload snack pack, I've been able to fit in a spare tube (across the bottom, not rolled up) a toolkit, my phone/wallet/keys, and, of course, some (small) snacks. Much better than the little round "burritto" bags that are similarly sized. That little rectangular frame bag looks pretty dope too. Regarding phones, I've noticed that every new phone is a tiny bit bigger than its predecessor, so maybe that has something to do with the fittment.
Great roundup of bags! That Leadout bag reminds me a bit of the old Jandd triangular frame bag from many years back, albeit a little bit smaller. It's a good size for a lot of things.
That was a terrific review, Russ, thanks! *You might want to mention that the "rando close" is only good with threadless stems;* that elastic would slide right off my quill. EDIT: Never mind, they work fine with road quills.
@@franklinmiller2772 I don't have a steep negative angle; my converted vintage mtb. has swept a bar (specifically a V-O Tourist bar) and a nearly level stem. But thanks for the clarification!
Over the past 2 years I've bought all types of bags for bikepacking and -touring (most of what Acepac from CZ and AGU from NL offer). And ordered the Lead Out! framebag almost as last resort because everything was just too big and painful to remove. Now I dread to switch to anything else, thats how much i like it - LeadOut combi ftw.) Anyway, I am looking for a removable handlebar bag to fit my laptop for work commute - feel free to do a review on such :)
@@PathLessPedaledTV Also Check out GHOST CAT BAGS... Some Awesome Bags made By Josh Robeson, locally ( at least for me) Right here in Appleton Maine. I've put close to 9000 miles on the frame bag that he made me.
Glad to see the RE bag getting some Philly Love!
Reload bags are awesome! And the fact you can customize it! It is the cherry on top
That leadout bag would be a good option for a lot of folks!
I use the leadout frame bag and love it. But you are spot on about using the bag with large water bottles. Definitely check out their mini handlebar and saddle bag. Both are great!
I have a big enough frame and there's enough stretch in the elastic cordage that I can kind of swing mine out of the way to get my water bottle and then it falls back in place. frame is a 55cm cross / gravel style frame, I could see it really being an issue with like a 52cm and smaller
I remember Spindatt thought it would be neat to have a little bag that would fit inside the rear triangle of the Poseidon Redwood.
Another great addition to the finest collection of bike bag reviews on the internet-seriously. A real issue for the smallest bikes. For example, many saddle bags hit my rear wheel. However, with a little help from Path Less Pedaled, I've got a great bag for every situation called for.
Thanks Russ. I never was much of a handle bar bag guy. But, I decided to buy a decent sized one for a Rails to Trails trip to Western PA last year. Now, I am sold on handle bar bags! I love not carrying anything in my bike jersey.
I have the Leadout Mini frame bag. I love it on my gravel bike. It works so well to carry my phone, keys, and snacks!
I really like the R.E.Load bags. The Snack Pack is great. I recently got the Mini Bar Bag, which is also fantastic. And the option of custom color choices is really cool!
My current ride is a 90's MTB with BMX bars or as l like to call them beer gut drop bars. Because of the height of the bars and the cross bar they are perfect for attaching medium sized bags making trips to the shops for smaller loads easy. Into the wind it is hell but when the wind is at your back😁😁😁😁
Ellum Bag Works is based out of Dallas, named after the historic neighborhood "Deep Ellum" where freed slaves originally congregated following the Civil War. The name Ellum is a corruption of the name of the principle road in the area, Elm Street. Throughout the 1930's-1960's, the area became cut-off by the construction of nearby freeways and fell into a depressed state. It has since seen a resurgence as an arts and entertainment district and is know for it's night life in the Dallas area. If you enjoy blues, look up various versions of the song Deep Ellum Blues. The Greatful Dead's version is probably best known, but there are some other great versions out there.
Have about 800 miles with the leadout frame&handlebar bags. Frame bag fits a size 58 bike perfectly with plenty of bottle clearance. Big yes on these!
Thanks bruv! Your channel is such a wicked resource.
Hoping to see/hear about waterbottle space with regards to the frame bags in future reviews. Definitely one of the more important aspects when talking about frame bags in my opinion.
I love me Carradice-RSF mini panniers. Lots of room for stuff. It’s perfect on my cargo bike. I’ve used it to hold a water bottle on one side and my phone, etc, on the other.
I really like the Leadout mini handlebar bag: simple, not flashy, but the charcoal makes a great background for an iron-on patch ;)
Been using both the frame and handlebar LeadOut bags for awhile now. Wasn’t super impressed with their recent rolling saddlebag though.
@@brianwilliam8971 Did you pick a rolling saddlebag up? What was your critique of it?
@@reckon6493 Haven’t decided if it’s worth buying yet. I like how minimalist it is for road applications but hesitant that it’s a bit too small. Might grab one for my wifes road bike since she only carries a tube and extra Co2, and I carry everything else lol.
I bought the Lead Out mini frame bag & mini handlebar bag a few months ago. I’m really liking them.
Also check out GHOST CAT BAGS. Made locally (at least for me) right here in Appleton Maine. A wide variety of bags. I've put close to 9000 miles on the frame bag that he made for for my Salsa Cutthroat. Awesome Bags!
I bought a tiny set of frame bags to act as a set of paniers for over the little tiny back wheel of my kickscooter
I'm currently using a Topo Quick Pack and a standard fanny pack for when I just want to travel light. I think there's nothing wrong with having a million pannier bags, but there is something special about just carrying exactly what you need (hard to do with camera equipment).
For what it's worth, it looks like you can get the Carradice Top Tube Pannier set direct from Carradice in England if you can't get it any other way. The Rough Stuff version in the video seems to be a Kickstarter limited edition premium. The regular Carradice version has a sewn-on patch vs. the fancy badge, but otherwise appears to be the exact same thing. Buy local if you can, but I've dealt with Carradice directly before for hard-to-get items, and they've generally been OK.
Nice cordage should be your next sticker
Been using the LeadOut frame and handlebar bags for awhile now. They’re sweet! They fit really nice in the triangle of steel frames but not so much on more aero/hydro formed frames. Little bit of interference with the down tube bottle, but I just make a habit of pulling from the seat tube and swapping the bottles around when it’s empty.
+1 for the reload snack pack, I've been able to fit in a spare tube (across the bottom, not rolled up) a toolkit, my phone/wallet/keys, and, of course, some (small) snacks. Much better than the little round "burritto" bags that are similarly sized. That little rectangular frame bag looks pretty dope too. Regarding phones, I've noticed that every new phone is a tiny bit bigger than its predecessor, so maybe that has something to do with the fittment.
How about a review of stem caddies? Like Randi Jo Bartender, Swift Sidekick and new Gibby, etc.
Well that's just great! I already have an issue with bike bags and now you show me these. Getting out my credit card.....
Sticker salesman 😂. Love it and the bag reviews. Keep up the great content.
Great roundup of bags! That Leadout bag reminds me a bit of the old Jandd triangular frame bag from many years back, albeit a little bit smaller. It's a good size for a lot of things.
"Orange cat packs" make a really cool roll top waist pack that doubles as a handlebar bag. Handmade in Hamilton Ontario.
I've been eyeballing that Ellum on your other videos. Great reviews!
Great video with some interesting bags. I love your comment about being a sticker salesman with a TH-cam channel 😀
That was a terrific review, Russ, thanks! *You might want to mention that the "rando close" is only good with threadless stems;* that elastic would slide right off my quill.
EDIT: Never mind, they work fine with road quills.
Lots of people use "rando closures" with quill stems. They've been around since long before threadless stems.
@@franklinmiller2772 I don't have a steep negative angle; my converted vintage mtb. has swept a bar (specifically a V-O Tourist bar) and a nearly level stem.
But thanks for the clarification!
Thanks for the content while I order my stickers! 😂
They’re going on my 90s MTB, I mean gravel bike!
"Finger gymnastics" lol 😆
Over the past 2 years I've bought all types of bags for bikepacking and -touring (most of what Acepac from CZ and AGU from NL offer). And ordered the Lead Out! framebag almost as last resort because everything was just too big and painful to remove. Now I dread to switch to anything else, thats how much i like it - LeadOut combi ftw.)
Anyway, I am looking for a removable handlebar bag to fit my laptop for work commute - feel free to do a review on such :)
Another great spotlight video on products I wouldn’t have seen otherwise keep up the great and you make a great sticker salesman 🤣
Check out Nittany Mountain Works. Solar Sewn in PA and great products!
Finger gymnastics was underrated
Is that your new catch phrase? "I'm just a sticker salesman with a TH-cam Channel."🙃
My hubby calls them MAN PURSES.... lol..... and they are expensive, but our gravel bikes are decked out with them!
Give Slap bag a try for snacks, phone and keys.
Looks intriguing.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Also Check out GHOST CAT BAGS... Some Awesome Bags made By Josh Robeson, locally ( at least for me) Right here in Appleton Maine. I've put close to 9000 miles on the frame bag that he made me.
looks like youre on a pure lara bar diet
I can loan you my Speed Graphic