A Bag for Commuting
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby human909 » Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:57 am
In fact I've never ridden with both my paniers on the bike. Mine are big enough I haven't felt the need. Its much easier having to take off only 1 bag.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby hartleymartin » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:44 pm
I typically prefer to use the saddle-bag only.
I cannot wait to be able to afford a set of Carradice Kendal Panniers in Green...
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Scott2Work » Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:00 pm
When I mentioned using the car it was for when I take things like a blower/vac, a ladder and/or a pressure washer, think the picture of the bloke moving his fridge. Anything is possible and when needs be will be done, but if I am going to work anyway for big items or I am doing something else and I can make a ten minute detour to take a week worth of clothing to work, that makes sense to me.
Don't get me wrong I did not mean to sound completly anti panniers or back packs. I already have a back pack and my Wiggle wish list has had a pair of Ortleib Back Roller Panniers on it for ages, to help with the bigger loads, or the wet weather. But so far they just haven't risen high enough on the list of priorities for me to buy them before I get to the end of that months money. It won't happen overnight but it will happen, why is there always so much month left at the end of the money? What I was trying to point out was that the trunk bag with two built-in drop-down panniers will carry almost as much as most panniers, but it puts a lot of that stuff up behind my not inconsiderable butt where it does not create any more drag or widen the load into traffic be it pedestrian or vehicular.
It would be a very boring world if there was only one way to do things, no matter which way you travel I hope to see on the trails someday.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby TheShadow » Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:00 am
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Scott2Work » Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:04 pm
As a side issue in the last couple of days I have fitted aero bars to my Scott Sub 20, a flat bar road bike, and although I am still getting used to them I think they make a bigger difference than the panniers being in or out.
I guess in some ways you could call me a weight glutton and an air resistance weenie, but I would be as happy with that as a weight weenie would be with their title.
"Different strokes for different folks." And this different folk wishes all you other different folk a very pleasant ride the next time you get on your bike, and looks forward to the time when it is the ones in the smoke machines that are thought of as different (and perhaps just a little crazy).
Have a great ride,
Dave.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Mugglechops » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:37 pm
Thinking of getting the MTX trunk bag myself. How does it go with fitting a pair of runners in? I don't really need big panniers as all I need to carry is my lunch, a t-shirt, socks and jocks, and runners to go to the gym. Plus the usual tools and puncture gear and a spray jacket. My current back pack is getting a bit heavy with all this in it.Scott2Work wrote:I haven't ridden with "regular full-sized" panniers in about twenty years, so there may be little or no difference between them and the smaller ones that are part of my trunk bag when they are down and full. But I have noticed the extra wind resistance when riding with my "little" panniers down instead of folded up. The most clear example in my mind was a time when riding home I started to get warm, pulled over to remove a layer or two, and had to drop one of the panniers down. I felt better for being cooler but did notice the way the head wind seemed to be pushing against me a little harder. All very subjective I know, but for me conclusive and yet those Ortleib Back rollers are still on my wish list.
As a side issue in the last couple of days I have fitted aero bars to my Scott Sub 20, a flat bar road bike, and although I am still getting used to them I think they make a bigger difference than the panniers being in or out.
I guess in some ways you could call me a weight glutton and an air resistance weenie, but I would be as happy with that as a weight weenie would be with their title.
"Different strokes for different folks." And this different folk wishes all you other different folk a very pleasant ride the next time you get on your bike, and looks forward to the time when it is the ones in the smoke machines that are thought of as different (and perhaps just a little crazy).
Have a great ride,
Dave.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Scott2Work » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:39 am
Depending on the size of your feet, &/or whether you are prepared to carry your runners with you other clothes and food, you should be able to get most if not all that into the top section without having to drop either of the panniers. If you go ahead I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how much you can stuff into the top section. Everyone is different but for the sorts of things you are talking about I think you will find it ideal. Enough room to carry the regular stuff, and when the need arises you can drop the panniers and carry home a bag or two of shopping as well.
There are different models and sizes, but with mine once I have stuffed all that I can into the top section there is elastic webbing on top and I tend to carry a few bits and pieces in the side compartments with the panniers.
Quality wise I have had mine for over a year commuting almost every day. Just shy of 8000Kms and it is only just starting to show the first signs of wear. Of all the parts and accessories I have purchased for my bike it is one of the ones I have been happiest with, for me it works.
I hope you end up as happy with your choice as I have with mine.
Regards,
Dave.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Mugglechops » Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:03 pm
I would like to find a shop with one in stock just to check though
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Scott2Work » Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:26 pm
Good Luck.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby CommuRider » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:37 pm
Anyhoo, I posted this photo in another thread but posting it again They ran out last year but got notified that this was again in stock and so I am now awaiting delivery
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/BAS ... eather-kit
Now, I'm just going to see if I can contain my joy and excitement over the next few weeks
Where other females have a shoe addiction, I have a serious bike bag addiction. So unless I can come across another set of leather panniers which is as stylish as this one...this will serve me, oh say, over the next couple of months. I'll justify this as part of the Autumn collection. If I go by seasons, I can truly justify having 4 sets of panniers.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby il padrone » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:25 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby CommuRider » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:30 pm
I'll let you know the smell and feel of the leather once I receive and open it. And it isn't as expensive as the Brooks Brick Lane...and it is leather!!! (yes, I am excited)
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby DRAD81 » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:50 am
Anyone have any feedback on these bags?
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Biffidus » Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:39 am
The previous (cheaper) ones I had only lasted 12 months.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby DRAD81 » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:54 pm
I need the bag to be comfortable, have a rain cover and not have the actual back sit on my back causing shoes etc to poke at me as I ride. The Deuter Futura 28 ticks all those boxes and is spacious to fit work clothes, shoes, towel and lunch but is it too big? It's a 28L bag. A pannier is not an option.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby CommuRider » Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:40 pm
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Lizzy » Sat May 14, 2011 3:23 pm
I seem to have got a bit obsessed by bike bags - it's either a girl thing or I may be developing a case of "Sherpa" ... though it's comforting to see upthread i'm not the only one with this proclivity!
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby il padrone » Sat May 14, 2011 3:53 pm
I've just bought this one for SWMBO. She likes it too .
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby CommuRider » Sat May 14, 2011 4:12 pm
I have 4, 5 erm...bike bags (double rear panniers) so far. I started from the functional to the funkylooking functional so I think I'm done for now. My take on this is how seasonal the bag is. I have my "Spring" commuting bag, my "Autumn" collection, ermmm...my summer bag is lasting into the autumn so far so I don't really have a Winter collection yet.Lizzy wrote: I seem to have got a bit obsessed by bike bags - it's either a girl thing or I may be developing a case of "Sherpa" ... though it's comforting to see upthread i'm not the only one with this proclivity!
I like this red bag on this Gucci bike though I think the strap could be more stylish. It downmarkets the leather bag with that awful strap.
LVMH can seriously bankrupt me if they start producing dedicated double rear pannier leather bags. I've been looking at Brooks Carradice but so far am quite happy with my Selle Monte Grappa.
If your bike looks good (including your bags), then you're more likely to ride it often.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby il padrone » Sat May 14, 2011 5:44 pm
I don't think it has been tested in rain, but the fabric is very tough and durable to feel and is described as 'highly water-resistant'. I'm pretty confident it'll keep dry for 1/2 hr - 1 hr in rain, not so sure about all-day out in the rain.CommuRider wrote:Yeah I was looking at that - good for the rear rack but the place I saw it (a cycle chic type of website) didn't have it in leather. How waterproof is it?
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby elStado » Sat May 14, 2011 7:11 pm
However I have ordered some Ortlieb panniers (2x20L) for trips to work and other longer trips where I need more cargo space, need better handling and give my body more freedom.
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Lizzy » Sun May 15, 2011 9:44 am
Ooh! I have spent more time than I want to admit drooling over that store (and love the brown canvassy looking doctor's bag one) but haven't been game to drop that order of cash without knowing how well put together they are. That endorsement is good info!il padrone wrote:I don't think it has been tested in rain, but the fabric is very tough and durable to feel and is described as 'highly water-resistant'. I'm pretty confident it'll keep dry for 1/2 hr - 1 hr in rain, not so sure about all-day out in the rain.CommuRider wrote:Yeah I was looking at that - good for the rear rack but the place I saw it (a cycle chic type of website) didn't have it in leather. How waterproof is it?
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby il padrone » Sun May 15, 2011 7:37 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: A Bag for Commuting
Postby Comedian » Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:52 pm
I will be using this on the road bike so no point even thinking panniers.
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