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I have a front rack on the fixed gear which I love, but doesn't look like that's possible with this bike (carbon fork, thru axels).
I had a look at the Tubus Fly with panniers as an option but I don't think I carry enough stuff to warrant it.
One issue is weight. The bike is fairly hefty as it is, I have to lug it up 4 flights of stairs when I get into work and there's also a fair bit of climbing both ways.
That's why initially I thought a frame bag might be a good, lightweight solution to the sweaty back backpack problem.
birofunk-
yes, true points.
the thing about a frame bag is:- it's a right faff putting it on and taking it off
- when you're off the bike a frame bag is a pain to carry, unlike an ortlieb with a shoulder strap
- it only fits small things. what happens if you want to buy a loaf of bread on the way home? or if it might rain and you want to take a waterproof coat? if you have a pannier you just put them in.
- it's a right faff putting it on and taking it off
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Having gone through the same, I bought a Blackburn frame bag but the volume was less than satisfactory and meant I couldn't get water bottles mounted in the frame. Sent that back and now use the Carrsdice SQR, it does weight the bike weirdly but so easy to clip /unclip and carry into work. The volume is enough for a change of clothes or just my lunch box as it has a roll closure.
So happy to have ditched the backpack in this heat
platypus
harv4130
get a pannier, it's easier