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Post by bdrgonzo on Sept 22, 2013 14:54:48 GMT 10
Hi all. Got a new bag from the States. Used it for the 1st time yesterday on the NSW ride. Thought I would share some pics and thoughts. Bag is a "medium large bikers friend". Comes with some bungy cords, straps and re-sable ties (used to secure to bike as you see fit). Also included are are 2 types of back rest and an interchangeable lumbar support roll. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/686DC314-8178-4971-A699-F256F7775703-14070-00003FEBB9E29F86_zps626cabb3.jpg) Bag attached to my solo rack. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/20094B17-90B4-42B3-9AD9-4FE2716800D2-14070-00003FEBCD02A77E_zps272f79ba.jpg) 2x straps and 4x re-usable ties used to secure it. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/CC0CB730-B9EA-4F62-9B6D-28E3373F9206-14070-00003FEBD463F74B_zps58e82f0b.jpg) Open bag like this. Note carry handle if you want to remove and carry away. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/3E4A7604-2EE7-47CC-A469-F70F78D443ED-14070-00003FEBE3807BAD_zpsf721d0cc.jpg) Opens both sides. Pockets on outside with reflectors incorporated on the buckles. zippered pockets on the inside as well. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/C19CDC4F-9E6A-4700-BA26-53371A0265DB-14070-00003FEBEBBDCD36_zpsfd01ec79.jpg) Rigid PVC inside. Large access to bag interior. ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/0D0ADDCD-7DB6-4C19-8A23-795AB5E04CE4-14070-00003FEBF38F772D_zps276ce169.jpg) Backrest and lumbar roll attaches with Velcro (not used on this ride as bag was mounted to the rear of rack) ![](http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y538/bdrgonzo/new%20bag%20review/CCA3FB5F-4E62-4195-AB57-77C11FE66103-14070-00003FEBFA08AF38_zpsfb73e812.jpg) Mesh backrest fitted. Overall I was impressed with the bag. Reached speeds of 90+ km/hr, bag stayed solid. The bag and shipping is not cheap, but the workmanship is solid and well made. Delivery took about 2 weeks. Was only going to have the bag on when I needed it, however decided to leave on. Works well with a small cooler bag to do some shopping errands. Bag + some extra shopping slides right in, quick, secure and easy. I am also considering to get a couple more. A smaller one to sit in front of this one, and another for my wife's bike. For those interested the web site is www.bikersfriend.com/
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Post by ant on Sept 22, 2013 16:26:30 GMT 10
Looks good bdr.
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Post by happycamper on Sept 22, 2013 21:43:48 GMT 10
I do love the roll bag look, whats the ;ireage, looks lika a good overnighter bag
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2013 21:44:08 GMT 10
No kidding I MADE a bloody lumbar roll for the trip .. I mean I sewed the stupid thing .. it took me hours !!! The bag looks great too ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Thanks for the link.
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Post by Steve on Sept 22, 2013 22:07:12 GMT 10
You are a genius with those pics gonzo, well done and thank you again.
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Post by trebs on Sept 23, 2013 20:40:42 GMT 10
you know, you could probably fit about half a dozen hamster wheels plus hamsters, then hook it up to your back wheel and you've got an eco friendly cruise control ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by zombielovechild on Sept 24, 2013 20:15:15 GMT 10
you know, you could probably fit about half a dozen hamster wheels plus hamsters, then hook it up to your back wheel and you've got an eco friendly cruise control ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Trebs that ...is.....awesome
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Post by Azure on Feb 26, 2014 12:03:05 GMT 10
I love the way you can get into it thru the ends. I have a similar one and I have to fight off the Velcro fitting to access it along the barrel. It ain't as pretty as yours either. Great pics. Well done. I have barrel envy now!
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Post by zombielovechild on Feb 26, 2014 12:08:46 GMT 10
Papa's got a brand new bag
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Post by beerfrog on Feb 26, 2014 12:13:56 GMT 10
Love it, looks great and very practical
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Post by dg6oo2 on Feb 26, 2014 15:44:53 GMT 10
True test of a bag is if you can get a slab in there, as I found out when I did a bourbon run at Glenmaggie I got 3 bags of ice, 2 bottles of bourbon, 6 udl cans and 10 wild tukey 101 in my saddle bags after that day they went from just bags to tardis bags.
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Post by bdrgonzo on Feb 27, 2014 4:33:46 GMT 10
Bag fits a fair whack. Grabbed dinner last night. Peaking duck, Soy Chicken and BBQ pork. Bag of rice, some Chinese vegetables and a few packs of frozen dumplings. Then went and grabbed a bottle of scotch. All went in, no problem. I also use a small cooler bag with it. Zombie has seen it. I like to throw a few frozen bottles of water and a few from the fridge for a long day of riding. I did that for Mudgee. With the bike in the sun and temps above 40, I still had cold water for the trip back.
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