Thanks for that comparo; it's useful. I've used the Packer series (Plus and
Sports, or big and small), and the Back-Rollers, not to mention a couple
dozen other types, and for volume and easy on-and-off and flexible
capacity, any of the larger Ortliebs are great. The extendable collars with
My Front Roller Classics - which may be a newer design than the Bike Packer
you're using - has a clip near the front/bottom that a carry strap slips into
for riding. You plug it into the buckles on either side of the roll-top, get
the top rolled down, then the strap pulls down to the clip to
I have had a pair of "Bike-Packer Plus" bags for some time now, not quite
the same as the "Sport-Packer Classics" you mentioned, but they are the
same design, just larger (meant for rear instead of front) and with a
little better material.
So I like a couple things about the Ortlieb Bike
Perhaps one day Rivendell will make a bigger brother (or sister) to the
Backabikes; I'll bite then.
On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 11:50 AM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Thanks, Joe; saw both pairs. I like the crisp new look of the Bikeabags
> and what seems to be the much stiffer canvas, so I'll hold off
Thanks, Joe; saw both pairs. I like the crisp new look of the Bikeabags and
what seems to be the much stiffer canvas, so I'll hold off for now.
On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 1:13 AM Joe Bernard wrote:
> You might want to take a look at a recent FS post here that lists Baggins,
> Tubus, etc. He
My two cents: I haven't used the Backabike, but I commuted for many years
with a Sackville large saddlebag and no-name canvas panniers with
drawstring and plastic buckle closure (similar to Carridice Super C). I'm
currently commuting with a set of new Ortlieb High Visibility Roll-tops
You might want to take a look at a recent FS post here that lists Baggins,
Tubus, etc. He forgot to list them with a price, but his photo link shows
Sackville rear bags I've never seen before. They look big and someone attached
modern plastic sliders on the back.
Or contact me! I have a way
Thanks, I will check those out.
Now that I look closely, I actually owned a pair of these some years ago
and found them insufficient for some reason; not in volume, certainly, but
I think because they sagged under weight despite the bottom supporting
straps. With the Ortliebs and similar
I mean sure, we can have a thread about processed vs. non-processed food and if
you can carry 90 lbs. of it, but that's not really what you asked. So getting
back to your question, I have an addendum: Upon further reflection I think the
Backabikes are a bitter wider and fit a bit more than
I love the *Banjo Brothers Market Panniers*. 1500 cu in., very well made,
easy on and off, covered with flap, $50/bag. I use these on the back of my
Atlantis, which has the Nitto Big Back Rack (33R).
Tom
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Volume is necessary when you carry a couple of 5 lb bags of flour plus
various bags of bulkier veg like potatoes and onions, plus big vats of
yogurt and a couple of cheeses and a 12-pack, plus delicate veg like
avocados and tomatoes! I don't buy a great deal of processed foods myself,
but I'm not
Thanks, Joe. I wish the BackaBike's were 25% larger, then they'd be perfect.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:40 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> I've owned a large (several, actually) Saddlesack, one Backabike with the
> leather straps/brass buckles, and currently have a set of Front Roller
> Classics which I
My own take is that the combo of the bad-a-bike panniers with the latest
large saddlebag (whatever it's called) and/or strapping things on the rear
rack or atop the saddlebag is able to carry 90+ lbs of non-processed whole
food (less produce, more bulk of eggs, dairy, grains, etc.). Volume is
Ack, I missed a naming opportunity. Backabikes become StayOntheBackaBikes!
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I've owned a large (several, actually) Saddlesack, one Backabike with the
leather straps/brass buckles, and currently have a set of Front Roller Classics
which I think are older-name Sport Packers. My completely subjective
impressions:
Large Saddlebag holds a ton, assuming you have enough
+ 1 for others' comments about the attachment systems pro's and con's. I'm
able to wheel my bike thru the stores, so quick on/off isn't as important,
but I do know the annoyance of having frequently to install and remove
Carradice and Rivendell saddlebags.
'Nother question, related: Can anyone
While I love the simple look and the fabric of the Backabikes, it seems
that, with the leather buckle closures, they are meant to be left on one's
bike. For me, they just wouldn't be useful for things like groceries,
unfortunately! (And here in the city I just wouldn't leave bags on
'Nother question: Does anyone know of a bag as simply constructed as the
Backabike, and well if not as well made, that is bigger?
A Backabike at about 1,000 ci each would be very nice.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 1:16 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Has anyone used both, and can that person tell me
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