Bikepacking bags: The 3 best bikepacking bag sets from our tests
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Bikepacking is attracting more and more outdoor and cycling enthusiasts, and the range of suitable bag sets is constantly growing. But which set offers the ideal balance of price, capacity, weight and functionality? We have Tested eight different sets of bikepacking bags and here we present the top 3.
Cube’s Acid panniers stand out for their excellent value for money and practical features. Tailfin offers a virtually indestructible, sturdy set for demanding rides. As the champion of lightweight design, the test-winning set from Cyclite impresses with its clever details. Find out which of these three top-of-the-range sets is the right one for your next bikepacking tour.
3rd place: Acid (Cube’s own brand)
The bags in third place are from Acid, Cube’s own brand. Our set consists of the following four bags: Pack Pro 15 Saddle Bag, Pack Pro 3 frame bag, Top Tube Bag Pack Pro 07 and Pack Pro 15 Handlebar Bag.
- Set price: 285 euros
- Volume: 33.7 litres
- Weight: 1.9 kilograms
- Conclusion: Acid is Cube’s own brand and offers great value for money. The saddle and handlebar bags, which feature roll-top closures, can be removed from their mounts – a handy feature that reduces loading times. Weighing just under two kilos and with a capacity of 34 litres, this set is one of the heaviest in the test.
2nd place: Tailfin
Aero-Pack, Half Frame Bag, Top Tube Bag and Bar Bag System are the names of the four bags we’ve put together as a set for our test.
- Set price: 805 euros
- Volume: 35.1 litres
- Weight: 2.3 kilograms
- Conclusion: The most expensive and heaviest set in the test is indestructible and built for continuous use. Even when fully loaded, the bike remains very stable to ride, and the luggage is well protected. It takes a little longer to set up initially, but once in place, the handlebar and rear panniers are very easy to attach and remove.
1st place: Cyclite
The top spot in the test for the bikepacking bag set goes to Cyclite. The bikepacking set consists of these four bags: Cyclite Saddle Bag, Cyclite Frame Bag XT, Cyclite Top Tube Bag, Cyclite 4 Handlebar Roll Bag
A summary of the test results; full details can be found in the complete test report on the bikepacking sets.
- Set price: 525 euros
- Volume: 29.8 litres
- Weight: 0.9 kilograms
- Conclusion: The German manufacturer’s focus is on lightweight construction. The set’s weight of 900 grams for 30 litres of storage space certainly lives up to this claim. It features many excellent and well-thought-out details.
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Matthias Borchers
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