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AeroPack Alloy

£320.00

When carrying capacity and versatility are the key requirements, the ultra-reliable AeroPack Alloy range is the right tool for the job.

Also available in Carbon

Specification

Model
Model

Alloy - without pannier mounts

Model

Alloy - with pannier mounts

Weight (for fast-release mounting)

894g

Weight (for fast-release mounting)

968g

Weight (for Direct Mount)

834g

Weight (for Direct Mount)

908g

Top Bag Dimensions (width)

160mm (rear) / 128mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (width)

160mm (rear) / 128mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (length)

430mm

Top Bag Dimensions (length)

430mm

Top Bag Dimensions (height, unrolled)

420mm (rear) / 380mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (height, unrolled)

420mm (rear) / 380mm (front)

Maximum Load

9kg

Maximum Load

27kg

Maximum Capacity

20L

Maximum Capacity

66L

Maximum Top Load

9kg

Maximum Top Load

9kg

Maximum Side Load

1.5kg per rivet nut

Maximum Side Load

9kg (each side)

Top Bag Capacity

20L

Top Bag Capacity

20L

Side Bag Capacity

N/A

Side Bag Capacity

22L (each side)

* Maximum loads listed for on-road riding. Off-road loads will be lower depending on the severity of the terrain, etc.
**These weights do not include the removable stacking straps (50g) or the removable bag backbone cover (40g)

 

Fitting FAQs

Click here for Rack setups or here for AeroPacks

Assembly requires a Torx T25 key (found on most multi-tools)

26″ Maximum Tyre Width - 4″ / 100mm

27.5″/650B Maximum Tyre Width - 3.5″ / 90mm

29″/700C Maximum Tyre Width - 2.9″ / 75mm

For help choosing your axle, see this page.

For the AeroPack - For riders with small frames or less than 100mm of exposed seatpost, we recommend using the AeroPack Extended Seat Post Connector. This replaces the standard connector and pushes the AeroPack back a further 50mm.

For Racks - We recommend selecting the ‘Long’ Top Stay when ordering your Rack. It offers the same extension as the AeroPack equivalent. For more information and images, click here.

Yes! We genuinely believe “the best bike packing bike is the bike you already own” therefore it was important that all our rack / AeroPack systems could be used with full suspension bikes. Using a unique articulated design each pivot contains replaceable plain bushings which allow it to adjust position as the suspension compresses. They will also work with road and gravel bike suspension systems such as Trek’s IsoSpeed and Cannondale’s Kingpin Suspension.

Yes, the quick-release seatpost connector is compatible with all seat posts- including dropper, carbon, and aero. An extra-long seat post strap is included with all shipments for deep-aero seatposts.

All our racks come with 3 choices of mounting option:

  1. Axle + Fast Release Dropouts - we ship you a rear axle to swap out on your bike, the rack then affixes to this axle in seconds, allowing it to be mounted or removed in seconds.
  2. Frame Mounts + Fast-Release Dropouts - we ship you mounts which screw into the frame eyelets on your frame, the rack then affixes to this mount in seconds, allowing it to be mounted or removed in seconds.
  3. Direct Mount - with this option, you screw the rack directly to your frame via the frame eyelets on your bike. This option is not fast-release, and will need to be unscrewed from frame when mounting or removing.

We have a comprehensive guide to the different options here.

Yes, all Tailfin Racks and AeroPacks come with security screws that allow you to lock to your axle, or frame mounts, depending on your chosen mounting option.

Yes, but you will need to add the 3rd party pannier adaptors to your order

 
 

AeroPack FAQs

The AeroPack is an integrated seat pack, meaning that the top bag and arch are connected together. With the Tailfin Racks, the top bag is detachable. For some riders this is an important difference, for others, it is not. The AeroPack is lighter for the weight-conscious rider and has a more simplistic design - which is sometimes preferential on longer trips. For more info, read this.

Yes, an AeroPack order will include the Top Bag, Arch and relevant connector parts. The bag and arch connect together to form one integrated product. See our AeroPack assembly guide here.

Both alloy and carbon racks have been tested to the same standards and are capable of carrying a maximum of 27kg. The carbon-fibre AeroPack has been designed to be strong, and we have historically seen close-to-zero failures due to impact. The main differences between the Alloy and Carbon versions of the AeroPack are weight, price, and aesthetics.

The pack itself has loops made for certain clip-on lights. We also offer seatpost mounted light mounts, and regular rack mounted light mounts, which affixes to the AeroPack to allow you to mount your rear light directly to the pack.

Yes, the AeroPack can carry up to a 13" laptop, with the only limiting factor being the amount of available seatpost space. If your saddle is low then you will have less space available to fit the laptop and in this case, it may be best to use a side pannier instead. You can pack it vertically (providing there is space as mentioned), or horizontally. If packing vertically you'll want some items on either side of the laptop to keep it stable over any rough terrain.

This depends on the type of riding you’re doing now and your plans for the future. If the majority of your trips are short overnighters then you probably won’t need side panniers, likewise if you're riding mainly singletrack. If you’re planning some big adventures or want the option to carry up to 27kg in the future, then we recommend the pannier mounted model as you can attach Tailfin Panniers to increase capacity. With our Pannier Adaptors, you can also carry other brands of panniers.


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Customer Reviews

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Hans (BE)
Bike: An very basic, bad mountainbike that I seek to replace by a decent bike some time
Riding Style: MTB, Other
Sturdy, easy to mount

While the YouTube clips made it seem quite daunting, the assembly was self explaining. Mounting on the bike was easy. Afterwards I ordered the extended seat post connector. Delivery was swift, both for my original order and for the extension.

Before choosing this solution, I considered a bag from Ortlieb that clipped onto my saddle, but was afraid about its stability while driving. This Tailfin bag is perfectly stable. You simply don't feel it while driving. Excellent product.

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Vincent (CH)
Bike: BMC Roadmachine
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance
AEROPACK CARBON

I bought an AeroPack Carbon without pannier mounts / Axle + Fast-Release Dropouts / 1.0mm - Thru Axle (12mm) and an Aeropack extender.
Very good quality material but not suitable for my bike (small size) despite the aeropack extender. Access to the bag becomes problematic on the side of the saddle. A part from that, I can recommend this product to everyone.
SAV excellent.

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Benoit (IE)
Bike: Canondale Topstone 4
Riding Style: Touring
Simply amazing!

Simply amazing!

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