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South City Stitchworks

Standard Full-Distance Top Tube Bag

Standard Full-Distance Top Tube Bag

Regular price $210.00 USD
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Same superior quality as the custom build. Now stocked in four standard sizes so everyone can find a good fit!

After years of building these custom, I've got the data: most all riders land a great fit in one of four top tube lengths: 17", 19", 21", or 23". Measure your top tube from seat post to head tube, then choose the size closest to your measurement without going over. (20.5" top tube? Go with the 19".) 

These bags have become a favorite among ultra-distance cyclists. When you're deep in the backcountry, your top tube space is prime real estate for fuel, electronics, and morale boosters. You'll find them on finishing rigs at Tour Divide, DOOM, Colorado Trail Race, Arizona Trail Race, Arkansas High Country, Baja Divide, Silk Road, Hellenic, Atlas Mountain Race, Stagecoach, Oregon Timber Trail, Monumental Loop, Alps Divide, Italy Divide, Pinyons and Pines, Sierra Cascades Trail, Vermont Super 8, Mountaineer Monster, North South Colorado, Central MO Circuit, SAUER, Trans North Georgia, countless touring miles, and much more! 

Each bag includes three internal compartments, two-way YKK Aquaguard zippers, an internal foam floor, and a daisy-chained shock cord/Velcro attachment system (Velcro and cord both ship standard, so you can dial in your setup). Running a frame bag with a laced top tube? The same shock cord secures both for a clean, cohesive look.

Built from premium Ultra 200 fabric, these bags are more durable and lighter than the Xpac used by other manufacturers: 3.5 oz/yd² vs. 6 oz/yd² for Ecopak/X-Pac. (We won't even get into what the "big guys" are using out of low-wage overseas factories.)

This stock version carries over the details that made the custom build a favorite: the external stash pocket, the cord port, the Ultra fabric, now available off the shelf. Every Standard SCSW Full Distance TT bag includes:

  • Non-drive side external mesh pocket: great for sticky food trash or a tracker

  • Drive side cord port: terrific for on-the-go charging at the cockpit

Want to dial the fit and shape to your exact spec, or pick your own colors? Go custom. We'll work together to build exactly what you want and need. 

Dimensions: 

  • Length: 17”, 19”, 21”, or 23” 
  • Width: 1.75” at front and 1.5” at rear
  • Height: 4” at front tapering to 3” at rear 

Testimonials:

"I was doubtful at first, but once I tried it I knew I was going to be full-length top tube bag for life." -- Hannah Simon, Silk Road Mountain Race winner

"I have to admit, I have been curious, yet leery, of using a full-length top tube bag, but it is amazing! Definitely a huge compliment to a bike with a dropper post and more solid than any other top tube bag I've used."-- Jacob Loos, Ozark Gravel Doom single-speed winner

 

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