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I just wondered if anyone on here uses one? I use their rucksack for days I have to lug a lot of stuff around and it's brilliant.

Is the saddlebag as good? Do you find it nice and secure? I intend to use it on a mainly offroad commute.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 2:12 pm
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I've got the large version. It's good. You can adjust the mechanism that clamps to the saddle so that it fits better.

The large is large so it does move around if full but it's well built and has lasted.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 2:21 pm
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I have a large and it seems well made seems water proof. Its like a small bikepacking bag size rather than a normal saddle bag. Just right size for a (ahem) audax. i plan to actually use it on a mountainbike this year.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 2:26 pm
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Thanks, just the feedback I was looking for! It's the large I was looking at.

I want the ability to transport clothes, thermos and some spares.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 2:31 pm
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I have the medium and, since getting it, have taken to riding with just bottles and pump on the frame, spare tube, tools and phone in the saddlebag.
I have spare saddle brackets for each of my bikes to make it easier to swap over.
For short rides I have nothing in my pockets, for longer ones, just a packable raincoat and sandwiches/snacks.
I'm finding not having a backpack quite liberating - even managed a fairly long ride in this configuration ([url= https://www.strava.com/activities/194766135 ]See this Strava trace[/url]) with only a little help from pub stops ๐Ÿ˜‰

One tip for you - when you roll the bag closed, twist the ends in opposite directions before clipping them together, in order to prevent it from unrolling.


 
Posted : 22/01/2015 2:38 pm