RiverSide 1.5L Frame Bag ACTV 100 review
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Cost
★★★★★
Performance
★★★★★
Overall Score
★★★★★
Overall Score ★★★★★
Verdict: A well-designed frame bag, that can fit in multiple places, at a really competitive price!
The Riverside (a Decathlon brand) 1.5 L Frame Bag ACTV 100 is a useful piece of kit designed to enhance your bikepacking experience by providing convenient storage for those essential items.
This frame bag offers a 1.5-litre capacity, suitable for carrying small items such as keys, phones, snacks, wallets, and repair kits. The storage space is divided into two compartments: a patch pocket on the left side and a larger pocket on the right, allowing for organised storage of your belongings.
Equipped with three rip-tab fasteners and multiple loops around the bag, it can be securely attached to various parts of the bike frame, including under the top tube, on the seat tube, or down tube. The adjustable length of the rip-tabs ensures compatibility with a wide range of frame diameters, making it adaptable to different bike types.
The bag's zips are designed for easy, one-handed access while riding, allowing cyclists to retrieve items without dismounting. This feature enhances convenience, especially during long rides where quick access to snacks or tools is beneficial.
It's important to note that the Riverside 1.5 L Frame Bag ACTV 100 is not waterproof. Users should take precautions to protect electronic devices and other sensitive items during inclement weather.
Competitively priced, the Riverside 1.5 L Frame Bag ACTV 100 offers cyclists a practical and affordable solution for carrying essentials during rides. Its versatile attachment options, user-friendly design, and thoughtful improvements based on user feedback make it a valuable addition to any bikepacking setup.
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About the Author:
Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a strategic branding, design and communications company that works with clients all over the world.
Over the course of his life, he has travelled to more than 60 countries across six continents, earned two Guinness World Records, completed the legendary Marathon des Sables, summited Mont Blanc and unclimbed peaks in Asia, become a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and obtained a Masterʼs degree in Business Management (MA).