Description:This deluxe bag is ideal for commuting, general purpose or in conjunction with full panniers for touring. Features a large capacity main compartment, 2 side pockets and an expandable top pocket. Main compartment is insulated, and can store up to eight 16-oz. cans; insulated water bottle holder on back of bag. Durable 1000-denier Cordura Plus(R) nylon construction. Extra-thick ridged foam sides, top and bottom protect its contents. Features a 3M reflective strip, built-in carrying handle, plus detachable shoulder strap. Two mounting choices available: Quick Clip mount for QR Beam Rack or conventional webbing with hook-and-loop straps.
Submitted by
ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from celina, tx, usa Date Reviewed: February 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2.00
Purchased At:
dicks sporting goods
Strengths:
Water proof. roomy, tough, light
Weaknesses:
maybe more pockets
Similar Products Used:
under seat wedge, camelback
Bike Setup:
04 trek 3700. geak street runners slicks. rack/bag
Bottom Line:
Great product. probably best used with quick release rack. have a standard rack with straps. highly recommend this bag for daily communters.
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Submitted by
frank
a Weekend Warrior
from forest hill MD Date Reviewed: October 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
C&O Canal / NCR
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Easy attachment/removal.. Awesome Quality..expandable,has enough room for at least a 3 day trip
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None...Only one i'll ever need
Bike Setup:
old school Mongoose SX6.7
Bottom Line:
Checked over numerous reviews.Compaired w/other brands at REI. Most bang for the buck, Bought it for a 3 day 185 mile trip on the C&O canal. Worked great,plenty of room for clothes and gear. I had no problems with any of the zippers. Combined with the Topeak QR Beam rack it's an unbeatable combination...
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Submitted by
Jur
a
from Melb, Oz Date Reviewed: July 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
easy rack attachment, nice quality, extra bottle holder with blinkie strap on the back
Weaknesses:
Not enough separate pouches, I would have liked some inside main compartment for wallet & phone since the side pouches hold gloves, minitool, arm warmers etc etc with no room left. The main compartment zippers are very fiddly.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
hybrid commuter
Bottom Line:
Liked the bag, bought it mainly for the slide-on rails to go with the Topeak QR beam rack. The main zippers are hidden under the zip flap and are not that easy to operate. 3 chilis for value - a bit expensive.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, OH, USA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
big-wheel.com
Strengths:
Compact, but expandable. Quick Release (when used with topeak rack). Light, works well as locker back for commuters, fits perfectly in gym locker even when panniers expanded. Great volume. Panniers can hold a standard 2" 3 ring binder, main compartment like a shoe box.
Weaknesses:
Inside has two pen holders, a flat pouch, and a gussetted elastic pouch. All are worthless, for once you open the bag, things fly all over. Zippered/Buttoned/velco pouches would be more useful. Will probably sew a few pieces of velcro in myself.
See this image for the exact bag I'm reviewing: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/topeak%20qt%20trunk%20bag%20mx%20ind.jpg
It was only $45 at big-wheel.com
It's an awesome bag, big enough to fit my business casual attire for the day, my lunch, bike accessories, and even a three ring binder or two when fully expanded.
When compacted (so it's just the center part), it's about the size of a shoe box, a big enough one that I can still fit by business casual attire in it, but no lunch or binders :)
I use it with their QT rack, which means no tying down the bag, it slides into a slot and has a locking mechanism that is easy to release.
It's the best purchase I've made for my bike to work so far.
The other day, I even carted home a 12 pack of pepsi, and two two-liters of soda in the thing (top of bag didn't close) leaving my hands completely free.
Being behind you, it has minimal drag, and it's not very heavy. As an added bonus, the bag fits PERFECT in a gym locker, even when fully expanded.
Derek
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Brewster, NY. USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At:
AE Bike
Strengths:
Rugged, Insulation actually keeps things cold, Quick release!
Weaknesses:
Would be nice if there was a tailight loop similar to their wedge bags.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Marin Hybrid
Bottom Line:
I love this bag when paired with their QT rack. Once you've used this feature it's hard to imagine using a conventionl attachment system. Just came back from a hudered mile weekend trip in PA where all it did was pour rain. This bag kept everything in the main compartment dry. Stuff in the side pockets got a little damp from water entering through the side zippers which don't have a storm flap. When loaded it would sometimes slide to the side a little, although that is really an issue with the post. Put a taillight loop on it and cover those zippers and I would give it a five. As is I'll give it a four for value and a four overall.
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Submitted by
Matt Rems
a Cross Country Rider
from Willow Grove, PA, USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
performancebike.com
Strengths:
Good size, hold A LOT
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Weak, under the saddle P.O.S. bags
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 80
Bottom Line:
I love this rack and bag. I can put all my stuff in there while I go riding and dont have to worry about it. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Submitted by
bobby orellano
a Weekend Warrior
from rome, new york Date Reviewed: June 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
mohawk
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
schuss
Strengths:
Good size
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
Giant Yucon
Bottom Line:
Nice bag, good size, easy to remove
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Submitted by
Aaron Meola
a Weekend Warrior
from seattle, wa USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
lower woodland
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$68.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
everything, this bag is just awsome. I really love how it fits right into my topeak rack.
$ 75.00
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