ESLNF / Saddle Bag / Giraffe
ESLNF / Saddle Bag / Giraffe
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Waterproof and spacious, fits well under saddle and remains stable if strapped properly to bike. Used for bike packing trip and fitted all essentials in it.
This saddle bag is perfect for a casual bike packer such as myself. Great value for design and materials. You may wish to buy some other more popular brads if you are a serious rider as they may be stronger and lighter but I am quite happy with this one.
I was researching an alternative my bulky pannier rack and bags system when I happened upon this one.
Being unfamiliar with this new type of bag, I read every review possible about it and decided to purchase it based on it's numerous happy owners.
I was impressed that it took less than 5 minutes to secure it to my saddle & seat post. Afterwhich I began stuffing it with all the gear I previously had in my (2) pannier bags and was astonished to find it held almost everything apart from my tent. The convenient strap system is has on the top is now where my tent, sleeping mat and a few other items will go.
It also comes with an additional (just in case) strap, but I'm not sure I'll need it. Good to have though.
I did a vigorous 14 mile ride the day after fitting it and it didn't budge. I had even forgot it was back there. Unlike my cumbersome pannier bags causing weight imbalances when climbing hills and air drag at higher speeds, this Rhinowalk is centred and actually makes the bike faster now that it's back there. What was once an hour & 15 minute ride (with the pannier bags) turned into only an hour.
I've since purchased another similar bag from Rhinowalk (4L) and affixed it under the 13L for an extra change of clothing and tent poles. This setup is what you see in the photos.
Not sure if this 2 bag system would work for compressed frames with sloping top tubes or for shorter riders.
I'm extremely happy with this new set-up. I only wish I had known about them a long time ago.