![]() The larger version seems to fit a couple of size large hardtails I have, and it leaves plenty of room for two water bottles on the seat tube and downtube. I was excited to see that the smaller of the two fit the large Transition Smuggler I had on hand like a glove. This is the result of the bag’s obtuse triangle shape featuring an overtly acute angle at the front of the bag that can easily squeeze into the tight wedge shape commonly found on such bikes. The Choss comes in two sizes and was designed for use on most mountain bikes, but it appears to be most useful on modern full-suspension bikes and hardtails. Revelate always does a great job integrating organizational features into their bags. Don’t let this alternate meaning fool you, however. Choss is a word that’s often used to describe unstable rock, but it’s also a colloquial term for chaos, which is fitting for the menagerie of contents that can usually be found in my frame bag. I dig the name of Revelate’s latest mountain bike specific wedge frame bag. We had the chance to try the Sandur gravel bike bag and MTB-specific Choss ahead of today’s launch for this review. Like the relatively new Rifter frame bag I reviewed back in July, they’re both made in Seattle, Washington, from 100% recycled X-Pac fabric. ![]() These small triangular-shaped bags are available off the shelf, fairly straightforward to fit on just about any bike, and usually work with more complex frame triangle shapes.Īlaskan bag-maker Revelate Designs just made finding an option even easier with two new wedge bags designed for gravel bikes and mountain bikes, each in two sizes. And while full-triangle frame bags are great for both day rides and bikepacking, there’s no better gateway to a lifelong frame bag addiction than a simple wedge. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I wore a hydration backpack on a day ride. ![]() It also makes snacks, layers, tools, and a spare water bottle or hydration bladder easier to access than they would be in a hip pack or backpack. Taking the weight of ride essentials off your back and moving it to a low center of your bike is a game-changer for everyday rides. Anytime I see someone out on the trails wearing a hydration backpack, there’s a part of me that wants to flag them down and try and talk them into trying a frame bag.
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