Hello Group, This is also going to be a comparison and contrast exercise, as well as a review. Here's the URL for my Flickr AHH set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157622960184871/
For the last year or so, I've had the Berthoud GB 28 on the front of my AHH. I think it looks great, and functions quite well. Pros: - It's huge! - Easy to remove from the VO decaleur (also added D-rings, and a shoulder strap - so it works well for shopping.) - The grey really goes great with the "medium dark, old blue" and the leather piping works well with the honey B17 and cork bar tape. I think it looks pretty classy. - Map pocket on top - 5 side pockets are great for organizing Cons: - It's huge! - I have to remove and store the bag when I hang the bike (inverted) in the garage. I've been considering the TrunkSack small, since it was introduced. I like the dark green (have the ShopSack on another bike), but when this bag came out in the gray grid fabric, I decided I needed to try it out. Pros: - It's compact, low, and streamlined, but big enough for what I need to carry on day tours, which is really all that I use this bike for. - I don't have to remove the bag to hang the bike in the garage. Cons: - No map pocket, but I rarely use it. RBW sells the Cycloactive map cases (bar mount.) - Not quite as organized with all the slick little pockets. Overall I really like it, and there's a good chance I'll stick with the TrunkSack. I'm very fond of the grid fabric. I plan to add some elastic cord to the top - would be a great place for a light jacket. The other reason I was able to make this work, was the surprising volume and usefulness of the Berthoud saddle bag. My Bulldog mini u- lock doesn't quite fit into a Keven's Bag. I was surprised that the u- lock fits into the Berthoud quite nicely. Check out the photo, and you'll see I've got all the essential tools and spares, and still have room for . . . extra food? RBW sells the N.S.&S. Seat Pouch - probably an excellent knock-off of this bag. I'm planning to put the GB 28 on my '63 Jack Taylor, although a black one would look better on that bike. Hope you enjoyed this post. Alex Moll Seattle, WA (actually Marysville for you PNW folks.)
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