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Submitted by
wrongway
a Cross Country Rider
from so cal
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Mtl wilson | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | don't remember | | Strengths: | waterproof, zippers hold up and don't open. holds everything I need. | | Weaknesses: | Not really a weakness, but after 10+ years of using this bag on and off road, the velcro doesn't hold anymore... but what can you expect after 10 years. | | Bottom Line: | These hold up forever, I've had mine for 10+ years! Recently the velcro that holds it to the seatpost started to come loose during rides. I still use it with only the clasp attached to the saddle rails with no problems on my road bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Davin
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Mormon/National South Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike shop | | Strengths: | Built with long lasting materials | | Weaknesses: | falls off, I lost a park chain tool and several other important items for our trails. The zipper pops open, and the plastic clip that holds it to the seat rails failed badly twice. Cannot take real trails...only canals if you want to keep it. | | Similar Products Used: | back pack is best | | Bike Setup: | Transition Vagrant, geax sturdy's, raceface lp cranks (old 5 bolt) and primo pedals | | Bottom Line: | Sucks, don't buy one unless you ride a comfort bike or hybrid...not for mountain bikes! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a
from Earth
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Stitching | | Weaknesses: | No longer made in America | | Bike Setup: | Yeti Arc | | Bottom Line: | I remember the days when Jandd would pride itself in making all its products right here in the good ol' U.S. of A (Santa Barbara to be exact). Now half its stuff is made overseas. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, guess it's the global economy. As far as the bag is concerned, the stitching is what separates Jandd from the rest: it's as good as it gets. Also the tightening strap is useful when you're not stuffing the bag to the max. One pet-peave concerning reviews: please don't mention it being "bomb proof". Yeah, stick a grenade inside the bag and see if its bombproof. Please, folks, enough with the superlatives. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stevie
a Racer
from Kentucky
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | http://www.performancebike.com/ | | Strengths: | Just the right size, superb stability and quality. | | Weaknesses: | Non yet | | Similar Products Used: | Pearl Isumi Tailgate road bag (great for the road, not enough room for the woods) | | Bike Setup: | Kestrel CS-X, Rock Shox SID SL fork, Rock Shox seatpost, SRAM 9.0 shifters & rear der, Altec brakes, Tru-Vativ Stylo Team Crankset, Eggbeater pedals, Mavic CrossMax wheels, etc... yes, it's VERY nice.
http://members.iglou.com/ayres/Kestrel_CS-X.htm | | Bottom Line: | This is a 2003 model and I found it to be very stable. The main strap is adjustable and there is a quick release on the BOTTOM of the bag. This must have been a change since one of the other reviews. It works great.
My previous mountain bike bag used a mechanical mount which I will not use again. It's seat rail straps from here on.
On top of the bag are additional loops in case you want to add additional ties for more security/stability (I doubt I would need it).
This is just the right size (medium) for what I need. I race without a Camelback and I choose to keep my emergency stuff in the seat bag. Mountain tube, Inflator w/co2, 2 more co2 carts, Small knife, Crank Bros Multi-17, Small patch kit, zip ties, with a little more room to spare.
I like the separate key/ID/money pocket on the bottom, too. Paid 15.00 but would have paid 25.00 because it fit the bill perfectly.
Nice product from a company that obviously pays attention to detail. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jrpk
a Cross Country Rider
from LA, CA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Santa Monica Mts. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$23.00 | | Purchased At: | i martin | | Strengths: | That depends on how much or little hassel I get from the store I'm returning it to tomorrow. | | Weaknesses: | Horribly fitted. Will bounce no matter what. | | Similar Products Used: | Avenir | | Bike Setup: | mt. bike | | Bottom Line: | Whoever designed this bag gets and "F" for over-design and under-acheive. By putting a snap lock at the end of the straps they negated the effect of the velcro on the tension straps, now your forced to "over-pack" this bag to fill in the space where the straps meet, or you won't have enoough tension in the straps to keep it secure during your ride.
Go with Avenir, they grasped this very simple design concept. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | Small, main pocket and second bottom pocket. Holds on well.
Zupper pulls. Good quality materials. | | Bike Setup: | Marin Quake | | Bottom Line: | Good quality bag, many other brands were not as good for
little difference in price. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Ravenna
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | owassippi | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | none | | Weaknesses: | the zipper keeps opening while riding, velcro tab that attaches bag to seat ripped out after about 4 hours of riding time
| | Similar Products Used: | nashbar & misc. all worked better than this piece of junk | | Bike Setup: | schwinn s-20 w/ cane creek ad-10, titec & more | | Bottom Line: | Very dissapointed in this item, well will see if they really back up their product | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joey
a
from Dallas
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Unrivaled quality of workmanship. What else is there to say? | | Weaknesses: | None. However, update the damn website, you guys! | | Similar Products Used: | Nashbar, Performance | | Bottom Line: | Quite simply, the best bags in the market. Yeah, they're expensive, but sometimes you can't put a price on quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Canzogal
a Cross Country Rider
from San Mateo, California
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Unparallelled quality and durability! | | Weaknesses: | None, nada, zilch... | | Similar Products Used: | Trek and Gary Fisher products | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Allez Comp and Rockhopper A1 Comp | | Bottom Line: | The bike shop where hubby and I work (Talbot's Cyclery in San Mateo) carries Jandd EXCLUSIVELY. I have had at least three of these Mini Mtn Wedges (I've sold a couple of my old bikes with the wedge included!), not to mention a host of other products including the Grocery Bag Carrier, Pannier Bags and that rectangular-shaped carrier that goes on a rear rack, whatever it's called (mine got ripped off). The bike customers I've worked with kind of get a bit ill at the price but once they take a couple of moments to check out the product's obvious quality, they have no qualms. No problem with the Mini Wedge though since it's only around $13! No other product can touch Jannd's quality. Buy it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
9Gturns
a racer
from Utah
Date Reviewed: January 6, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd rocks! They are one of the few companies around today that do not compromise on quality. Everything from Jandd touring racks to their backpacks is top notch and perfectly designed.
If they only updated the catalog and could keep their web site online then they would probably sell more of their gear. I really lucked out stumbling across one of their bags and I've been hooked ever since. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Meredith
a cross-country rider
from Lewisville, TX
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was so glad to see that a Jandd product had a perfect score. How can you go wrong with Jandd? Lifetime warranties (which you will probably NEVER use) along with prices no higher than good luggage. The thing is that you will use their products everyday, not just when you go out of town. I own one of the Hurricane bags and it has lasted through everything. Since I stole it from my brother, and I found it wasn't large enough for my daily load I bought a Gabriel (a LARGE messager bag). I also own two of their backpacks (I bought a new one when they came out with a newer style of the same one...I still use them both, and they look like new..no kidding) I also ride MTB with a Mini Mountain Wedge, as do my father and brothers. All of the packs in this house right now have the Jandd name on them. Not only that, but a former employee at the bike shop I work at got a job as a Jandd rep. I rarely put my faith in a name, but if it says Jandd it is a durable work of art. Don't waste you hard earned cash on ANYTHING but the best (because with Jandd you'll never have to replace it...the only danger is becoming obsessed and buying every bag they make!)
-Meredith Hayes
(employee at Bluebonnet Bicycles in Lewisville, TX) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marty Brenner
a cross-country rider
from Santa Cruz, CA
Date Reviewed: September 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had a couple Mini Mtn. Wedges for years now - one for my road bike and one for my mtn. bike. It's just plain perfect! It holds five allen wrenches, a chain tool, kevlar spoke, 2 tire irons, spoke wrench, spare tube, patch kit and a mini crescent wrench in the big compartment. In the bottom I put my money, ID and keys. Perfect. Quiet too. I like those silent zipper pulls. Oh yeah, it's totally stable too, even with how I ride it stays in place.Jandd kicks ass!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay Latham
a racer
from Mobile, AL USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd Kicks Ass!!! My friends and I all have Jandd backpacks...we use them everywhere we go. We are big time trail builders and trail maintainers so we need a good backpack to hold all of our gear. We picked Jandd because of the quality. They have held up wonderfully through races,treks,rides,hikes, and even school. We use them for everything. Jandd Kicks Ass!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Floyd
a cross-country rider
from Bothell, Wa
Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd bags are amazing. I have a mtn wedge that I've been using for 5 years now, and it's like new (except for the mud). I've had an expandable rear rack pack for 10 years, and it still looks and works like it's nearly new (except for the foam inserts getting soft, but they're replacable). I went touring with a pair of Jandd rear panniers a few years ago, overfilled them, and had my rack collapse coming down a hill at 40mph. Despite bouncing all the way to the bottom of the hill, the panniers were unscathed. Wow... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Air Ace
a cross-country rider
from Super Canuckville, USA
Date Reviewed: April 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've always had very positive experiences with the Jandd product line. Thusfar, I've bought the Mini Mountain Wedge for my road bike and a waist pack for general use. Both are very light, very well made, waterproof and sensibly designed. Also, they cost pretty much the same as all of the other namebrand products at my LBS. They're also guaranteed for life. It's tough to get much better than this. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Taylor
a cross-country rider
from Alexandria
Date Reviewed: December 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Very nicely made, light, and you don't see one hanging off of every bike on the trail. I especially like the velcro mounts -- secure, and light. No wrestling with plastic doo-dads that you wedge between seat rails, or other such nonsense. The stitching seems strong, and the bag gives plenty of room to stuff your stuff.
Well worth 5 chilies. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Agocs
a cross-country rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: December 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I was unfamiliar with JANDD until I got a job as a mechanic in a shop. First I bought a saddle bag (5 chiles), then a messenger bag (Iniki--5 chiles), then a backpack (5 chiles) and latest a briefcase (5 chiles). Their products are super-tough, well thought out, and worth every penny. The people who build them use them and are really cool. Spend the extra scratch and get a bag that will last longer than anything else you'll ever own. Steve | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony Torrez
a cross-country rider
from riverside, ca
Date Reviewed: December 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent quality, excellent service. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe
a cross-country rider
from san jose, ca.
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a Jandd Inyan and have been tottally satisfied ever since....
It has better quality than the camel back (any of them).
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rommel
a cross-country rider
from New Haven, CT
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd RULES!!!!! I bought a messenger bag from them after I had burned through about five others...As a semi-professional student, messenger bags are a requirement...I bought a Jandd on the rec of a friend...Over the past TEN years this bag has seen it all...abuse, dropped down a mountain, submerged, driven over, rained on, airplane baggage handlers, etc... after TEN years one zipper seam frayed and the zipper was not super smooth, so i sent it in to Jandd with the expectation that they would charge me for fixing it...I received a brand new bag, FREE and within the WEEK!!...Customer service and good designs don't come this good any more...I'm a lifetime Jandd client...suffice it to say if you're in the market for a bag and Jandd makes it, buy the Jandd... you can't go wrong...Five flamin' chillis because that's all they allow | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Gamlowski
a cross-country rider
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
If Jandd makes a product, buy it instead of another manufacturer. They make THE best products with lifetime warranties and excellent customer service.
Jandd rules! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Gordon
a racer
from Glenview, IL
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd Bags are Bomb Proof!!!
Incuded in my arsenal of Jandd Products are Large Mountain Panniers, Mountain Panniers, Fanny Packs, Passport Pouches, Mini Mountain Wedges *****, Handle Bar Touring Pack, and Pump Straps. I love them all. I race (Mini Mountain Wedge), as well as tour with them. They have all held up over the past couple of years and show no sign of wear. I recomend Jandd bags to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
StephenB
a racer
from Mpls Mn
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Jandd packs are the best packs I have ever bought, I own several. everything from mini wedges for the bike to fanny packs to the new aqua pack for my camel bak! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Redman
a weekend warrior
from Austin, Tx
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding for about 3 weeks with the Jandd Inyan Aquapack. I love this backpack/water system combination. I am 220 lbs. and sweat profusely when I ride. Watter bottles just don't carry enough water when I get out riding cross country and over an hour or two from the trailhead. With this backpack/water system, you can carry over 70 oz. of water with room for the larger 90 oz packs. The backpack is constructed with excellent features including fully insulated water reservoir pouch, heavy duty seams, self healing zippers, and an abundance of cargo carrying area. There is a full length, mesh pocket for tools, maps, jackets, and miscellaneous items, a smaller zippered compartment for wallets, keys, and other more important items, and a couple of size specific side sleeves for a mini pump and energy bars, etc.. The Inyan also has extra wide mesh shoulder straps, a padded mesh ventilation panel for the side that rests on your back, and a bungee cord cross laced over t!
he backpack to tie down any odd sized gear. This pack is also set up for an optional belt. I picked this pack over the more well known versions due to it's quality construction and snappy looks. I bought this pack for around 70$ in a local bike store. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron
a weekend warrior
from Coronado CA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Best seat bag I've ever seen. Has plenty of room for a patch kit, tire levers
car keys, energy gel, multi tool, and maybe even an energy bar. However, it's
not so big that it gets in your way if you're off the back of the seat.
Very rugged construction. Has a second flat pocket where you can stash hex
wrenches.
Attaches securely to seat rails and seatpost, so it won't bounce around no
matter what kind of trail you're on.
ALL my bikes have mini mtn wedges under their seats. | | Overall Rating: |
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