Riding with a normal backpack is a bad choice, not only will a normal backpack put more pressure on your shoulders, but it will also make your back unbreathable and make riding very difficult. According to different needs, backpack manufacturers have designed different types of backpacks for different places on the bike, let᾽s see which one is more suitable for you?

Frame bags

Frame bags are placed inside the front triangle of the bike, and the shape of the bike allows you to place a backpack inside the triangle frame, which is under the top tube. Frame bags are available for full-shock, hardtail, rigid bikes and so on. Different frames fit different backpack volumes. High volume bags are definitely preferred for long rides, but most have too much impact on the look of the bike. Over time, the Velcro attachment points can wreak havoc on a frame᾽s exterior, and the larger surface area makes it incredibly difficult for riders to ride on windy days. If you choose to use a frame bag, make sure the size of the frame bag matches the size of your bike.

Seat bags

Seat bags are generally located where the seat post would be, and most seat bags range in capacity from 5 to 14 litres. Seat bags are wind resistant, do not touch your legs while riding like a frame bag, and tend to be much lighter than panniers. One thing to keep in mind is that seat bags are very close to the rear wheel, so seat bags can be a pain to clean for bikes without fenders, and also this bag tends to have a requirement for waterproofing.

Handlebar bags

Handlebar bags are supposed to be one of the most popular trends these days, and they seem to be cool. Handlebar bags are attached to the handlebars of the bike and should not hold things too heavy. If you pack too full or uneven weight in the bag, it can even affect your handling of the bike. This type of bag is suitable for all types of bicycles.

Top Pipe bags

This top pipe bag, which is usually mounted on the top pipe, can hold small tools, snacks, a wallet, keys and so on. It also usually comes with a cell phone pocket. If your keys and phone are in your pocket and these things are rubbing against each other during the ride, it will not only make the ride uncomfortable, but it will also hurt the skin on your thighs. If you are just going for a short ride, a small top pipe bag will do the trick.

Pannier bags

Pannier bag provide ample storage for daily necessities, extra clothing, and camping gear on long rides. And they can be quickly removed from the rack on your bike. They attach to the passenger using a simple system of spring-loaded hooks, clips, or elastic cords. So pannier bags are most commonly used for long rides on mountain bikes with passenger seats.

Each design is designed to give you a better riding experience, different bike bags are suitable for different people. There are also some special backpacks like cooler bike bag that can meet your needs. And of course the better the bag the more expensive it is, budget is always an important factor of our purchase to consider.