By Ed Pavelka HOT! Classic English tourist look Holds lots of stuff No rack mandatory Bike still handles fine NOT! Classic English tourist look Sways unless you use a rack Thighs might brush it as you pedal Straps and buckles are time consuming www.rivbike.com Price: $145 Source: Rivendell website, catalog Capacity: 780 cu. in. (12,780…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Carries large or small load without swaying Lots of pockets for small items Secure attachment to saddle Roomy enough for credit card touring NOT! Compression straps cover outside pockets Not waterproof No reflective material Kinesis Rando Saddlebag Suggested price: $103 Color: black Material: DuPont 500 denier Cordura nylon Size: approximately…
By Ken Bonner HOT! Compact and light (2.8 oz./79 grams) Main and side-zippered compartments easy to access Zippers are easy to operate Highly visible reflective strip on each side of the pouch for increased night riding safety Easily tightened buckle and Velcro strap system for very secure attachment to the bike frame NOT! Designed for…
By Coach Rick Schultz HOT! Compact & aerodynamic design and integration Injection molded (IM) plastic offers tough construction and solid mounting Watertight Easy to fit & install Can configure to carry different combinations of flat-fix items Body/leg clearance on any saddle — tucked up and out of the way NOT! Would like to see the…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! 5 external pockets for organizing gear contents are easily accessible while you ride highly water resistant fabric large map case classic styling NOT! requires a front rack hard contents rattle on internal stiffener (removable) negative handling consequences on some bikes https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/bags/ Source: website, mail order companies, bike shops…
