Bilbie

Small frame bag

£54.99

Weatherproof half-length frame bag for long day rides and bikepacking. Stores heavy items without affecting your handling

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Description
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Description

Bilbie is a half-length, weatherproof frame bag for long day rides or lightweight bikepacking. Strapping securely within your front triangle, it keeps your weight closer to your centre of gravity so you don't lose any handling. The half-length also gives you space for two full size water bottles. Hardwearing waterproof fabrics and water-resistant YKK AquaGuard® zips protect your kit from all but the heaviest rain. And a front-facing cable port allows you to run dynamo cables in or power pack cables out. Bilbie is built to last in our UK Factory and covered by a 25-year Alpine Bond.

Highlights

Weatherproof construction

Waterproof X-Pac® X11 and Cordura® fabrics and water-resistant YKK AquaGuard® zips for all-weather riding

Preserves bike handling

Carrying heavy items inside your frame keeps your bike balanced and streamlined

Concealed cable port

Front-facing port for dynamo cables or charging your lights and GPS from a power bank

Made to last in the UK

A reinforced construction using abrasion and tear resistant fabrics, backed up by our 25 year Alpine Bond

Features

Product overview

Holds heavy items without affecting bike handling
Weatherproof construction protects your kit
Highly abrasion and tear-resistant fabrics
Reinforced construction for durability
Waterproof X11 and Cordura® fabrics (not seam-taped)
Water-resistant YKK AquaGuard® zips
Separate side document pocket
Concealed front-facing cable port
Multiple handlebar attachment points for a secure fit
Short length leaves space for bottles
Made in our UK Factory
25 year Alpine Bond

Technical details

Construction

Exterior: X-Pac® X11 3-layer laminate (100% organic cotton duck / recycled polyester X-PLY / polyester film backer), 1100D Cordura® nylon, hypalon
Lining: 222D nylon with PU coat
Zips: YKK AquaGuard®

Dimensions

Size: 30cm x 12cm x 6cm (L x H x D)
Capacity: 1.5L capacity

Weight

Bag: 115g
Straps: 15g (x3)

Sustainability & Care

Environmental impact

Organic cotton

X-Pac® X11 fabric uses a hard-wearing 100% organic cotton face fabric. Organic cotton farming produces significantly less CO₂, uses less water and eliminates the use of harmful pesticides.

Climate neutral fabric

X-Pac® X11 fabric is certified by cleenTEC® as being 100% climate neutral. X11 is made from a mixture of plant-based and recycled materials and manufactured in factories using only green energy.

Care advice

Bilbie has a DWR coating which helps it to repel water and dirt. After your ride, wipe down your bag with a damp cloth to remove dirt or use mild soap on more stubborn muck. Leave to air dry.

Size Guide

Capacity	Dimensions
Bilbie Front Triangle Frame Bag Size Guide
1.5 litres	30 x 12 x 6cm

Kudos

Bike Perfect - Alpkit bikepacking bags review: Fuel Pod, Bilbie and Koala put to the test

We’d like bolt-on mounts for the Pod or Cradle and a web mesh on the Koala whose straps also need tucking in neatly. Otherwise, Alpkit has delivered an excellent set of fast but accurate to fit bikepacking bags using an even tougher selection of premium materials to make them more durable than the predecessors we’ve had no issues with over years of use. Details like the replaceable straps boost longevity too.

Pricing is excellent, considering the bags are all handmade in the UK and come with a 25-year ‘Alpine Bond’ guarantee against defects and reduced-price repair if you accidentally trash them.

Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

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