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Have contacted alp kit re a frame bag with extra padding to stop tools bashing the frame.
Got this reply:
"Great to hear you're interested in one of our framebags! We've had other instructors who've seen the demo bags and thought they'd be a great alternative to lugging a heavy backpack around on trips. They also keep the weight nice and low on the bike and are excellent for stashing mars bars and jaffa cakes in!
There is padding in the framebags around the frame sides. So far we've been putting this in to cover two thirds of the sides (it stops half way along the top tube and starts again about 10cm along the down tube). However, there's no reason why we couldn't put the foam all the way around. Double padding would also be an option, or perhaps adding some velcro loops to secure tools inside (we'd have to discuss price on this as there would be extra labour time/ materials etc.)?
Also, dependant on the size of your frame you might find that a velcro divider helps to stop things moving around inside so much, and will stop the sides from bulging out too (it can always be removed).
We could do the extra side padding at no extra cost, although the velcro divider does cost extra.
Drop me an email if you have any more questions. If you want to go ahead and order a bag then you can always pop a note on your order about the padding, or email the customer service team once you have your order number. "
I am really tempted and interested. Fuck, I am turning into scoble, a bike with mudguards and now possibly bikepacking too.