Frame bag for road and gravel bikes

Frame bag for road and gravel bikes

Storage inside the frame, low and out of the wind: which bag fits your bike, what goes in it and what to check before you buy.

A frame bag uses the empty space inside the frame, so the weight sits low and central and nothing hangs in the wind. For a road or gravel bike, choose a slim bag that leaves room for your knees and your bottles, and a waterproof one if you ride in any weather.

We make both kinds. Below you can see how they differ and what to check on your own bike. To see them side by side, go to all frame bags.

This guide is written by Maikel, founder of The Pack and a rider himself. Last updated on 11 November 2026.

Our frame bags compared

  • Snack Bag frame bag, from €44.99: a padded pouch for your phone and a big pouch for the rest, with a full-length zipper inside to keep things organised. It tapers from 5 cm wide at the front to 4 cm at the back, so your knees do not hit it, and it is small enough for most frames, including smaller sizes. Weather-resistant fabric.
  • AWG Frame Bag, from €54.99: waterproof material with taped seams and a waterproof, reflective zipper. One compartment closes with a zipper, one with a Velcro strap, and there is a key ring. For riding in any weather.
Our frame bags compared

What goes in a frame bag?

A frame bag is the place for the things you want with you but do not need every five minutes: a phone, wallet, inner tubes, keys and food. On longer days a repair kit and an extra layer go in as well.

Because the bag sits between your knees, a slim shape matters more than volume. A bag that is too wide rubs against your legs on every pedal stroke. That is why the Snack Bag frame bag tapers towards the back.

For food you want to reach while riding, add a top tube bag. For a light jacket and bulkier items, a handlebar bag or a saddle bag takes over.

Does it fit my frame?

Three things to check on your own bike before you order:

  • The space under the top tube. Small frames and frames with a sloping top tube have less room. The Snack Bag frame bag is made to fit most frames, including smaller sizes.
  • Your bottles. A frame bag takes part of the triangle. Check that you can still pull a bottle out of the cage, especially on the seat tube.
  • Your knees. Ride a few minutes with the bag mounted. If your knees touch it, move it forward or choose a slimmer bag.

The product pages show the exact sizes of each bag.

Which one for which rider?

  • Road rides and fast gravel: the Snack Bag frame bag, slim and light.
  • Bikepacking and commuting in any weather: the AWG Frame Bag, with the rest of the AWG collection if you carry more.
  • Small frames: start with the Snack Bag frame bag and check the sizes on its product page.

All frame bags

The Pack AWG | Frame Bag

The Pack AWG | Frame Bag

€54,99
The Pack Snack Bag | Frame Bag

The Pack Snack Bag | Frame Bag

€44,99
The Pack AWG | 5L Pannier

The Pack AWG | 5L Pannier

€49,99
Pannier Mounting Cage

Pannier Mounting Cage

€19,99
The Pack Pannier bag | 4L

The Pack Pannier bag | 4L

€39,99

Frequently asked questions

Does a frame bag fit on a road bike?

Yes, if it is slim. Check the space under your top tube and that you can still reach your bottles. The Snack Bag frame bag is made to fit most frames, including smaller sizes.

Will my knees hit the frame bag?

Not with a slim bag. The Snack Bag frame bag tapers from 5 cm at the front to 4 cm at the back for that reason.

Is the frame bag waterproof?

The AWG Frame Bag is waterproof, with taped seams and a waterproof zipper. The Snack Bag frame bag is made of weather-resistant fabric.

What fits in a frame bag?

A phone, wallet, inner tubes, keys and snacks. The Snack Bag frame bag has a padded pouch for the phone and a larger pouch for the rest.

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