How to: Downtube Bag

[@packlife-aventure]

Iv'e been waiting for a bag like this for years, great idea ! A bolt on option would be perfect for me, any news on that coming soon ?

[@Restrapltd]

Hi, we don't have plans for a bolt on version - this one is designed to fit the most bikes possible, with a fully adjustable fit. A bolt on version would limit options to only bikes that have mounts underneath the downtube.

[@kevinhodgson2085]

Slightly better than the Revelate version. The attachment strap for that bag runs out of adjustment on any tube thinner than a big modern downtube. The Revelate bag certainly wouldn't fit on a seat post and probably not on a skinny steel downtube. The Restrap bag also uses the leftover tail of the strap to compress the bag.

[@Charlie-sr6dv]

Good idea but the bag is going to get absolutely fifthy from dirt, mud and water kicked up by the front wheel particularly if you are doing any kind of off-road. The bag material does not look like it can be wiped clean very easily. It would need a more plastic pvc style material for better wipeability. Also, any exposed velcro from the strap is going to have unremovable dirt engrained into it. I wonder if Restrap did any meaningful real world testing of this bag before launch which would have exposed these issues? Good concept perhaps a little more work needs to be done to make it a more practical option.

[@Restrapltd]

The bag has been tested on numerous offroad ultra endurance races: Silk Road Mountain Race, The Land Between, The Alps Divide, Bright Midnight. The front of the bag is made from a wipeable TPU outer coating and can be cleaned easily. A velcro strap ensures this has maximum adjustability for all types of bikes - we haven't found any issues in testing, and it can be easily cleaned. We hope this helps!

[@Charlie-sr6dv]

@@Restrapltd Thanks. That is good to know and I am sure is very helpful information for people who may be considering buying the bag. That certainly addresses my concerns. Thank you and I hope your bag is a big success! 😊

[@NigelSpragg]

I have exposed cables that cross below the downtube. I like the bag but assume it wouldn't work on my bike?

[@Restrapltd]

Unfortunately it would pinch them, you'd need full cable outers for it to work with that form of routing.

[@donttouchthisatall]

could you maybe jerry-rig some sort of foam spacer for in between?

[@MrMatschklumpen]

Nice, but i would like bolt on too

[@grantweaver3698]

I hate to be that guy, but $75?! 😬

[@Restrapltd]

We have aimed this to be competitively priced against similar bags on the market at the moment. It's also worth noting that this bag, along with all of our products - is made by hand using premium materials and covered by a lifetime warranty. We hope that helps explain the price point for you, if you have any more questions feel free to ask.