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I'm coming from 50-53cm bikes as a 5"6 guy - put in my hardtail vs gravel mode (note strapped on a bag in front of the handlebar roll)
So for the handlebars - easy option is a burrito bag, a better option is to put on TT bars and a restrap holster or equivalent, and if sticking to Rando style bags I'd personally run a Pelago basket and 3rd party basket bag
I'd add a top tube bag also, long version if you dont need the stepover clearance from coming off the saddle too often
Adding to the cockpit, bigggg dual stem bags (the MVP of bags)
If you're getting saddlebag rub - I'd prioritise a rear rack and run a top dry bag plus side panniers - it'll eliminate rub but with the small frame size you'll still get limitations on how much you can fit toploaded, so even consider a splurge for a Tailfin if you can
On the current bag though, I think there's aftermarket saddle rail cages that hold 2x bidons
As for a custom frame bag, depends how long you aim to keep the frame going for. If a good 5000km plus then personally yeah I'd bite the bullet - but maybe see if you can order a whole load of off-the-peg versions from Apidura, Salsa, etc and see if any ends up fitting well enough?
final rogue idea - looks like you could strap a 1.7L tailfin down tube pack... on the front of your seatpost
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