Bicycle Cycling Bag

UPDATE 8/22: To my considerable surprise, the set of these panniers I bought in 2012 & have been using weekly for all that time are still intact and perfectly functional! This was quite unexpected (it seems less and less often, these days, that one is *pleasantly* surprised with the build quality of any product).When I reviewed them 10 years ago (q.v., below) I was a bit dubious about the durability of these bags (especially in any crash): now, under regular use in grocery runs every week for all that time, they are still hanging together & still fit for purpose (I never did have a bicycle crash with these mounted, so I still think they would do badly in that case, but simple regular use has been no problem).Of course, the bags are no longer in "mint" condition after all this time - the fabric is close to worn through in several places & a hole in one side needed patching with duct tape, but the basic structure and all fittings remain sound, and they still hold full grocery loads in each side as well as when they were new.Now that they have passed the 10 year mark & remained useful, I'm only curious how much longer can they possibly go (15 years use? 20?)! However long, in any case I have already bought my 2nd set of these bags, so whenever my original old ones finally do give up the ghost, I'm ready with a new set for another decade+ of use.5 stars for durability here - at this price compared to most others, quite amazing!----------------------------------------------Bought this as an alternative to metal baskets for my bicycle rack (the idea being, they might be lighter and more readily removable, when not needed).PROs:1) Easy all-quick-release-buckle (top-front, and sides) attachments to rack.2) Carrying handle in center section for easy toting off bike [lays basically flat], along with through-slots for threading other attachments or locking cables (e.g., for parking in high-pilferage areas).3) Very practical carrying capacity (just about one full supermarket shopping bag's worth, each side).4) Very good value at the $25 Amazon price (half or less, of [admittedly more elaborate] similar soft bicycle luggage available at my own local bike shops).5) Not too bad looking [IMHO].CONs:1) Attachments to rack are secure, but not tight - bags will move around a bit as you ride.2) As some other reviews have noted, construction is not super-duper-durable: most all stress points are single-seam or single-layer construction only, and does not look like they would hold up great in any crash; and I'm not sure how long they would hold up under heavy daily use, either (not a great problem for users like me, who only plan on attaching them for occasional grocery trips and light bike touring; but endurance touring and/or heavy trail riders looking for bike luggage might want to think twice about these bags).3) Rigid panels for sides of bags are a little challenging to install (not just to slide into their designated fabric pockets, but to do so while keeping them inside the side seams, is not so easy); not impossible, just not easy.4) Plus, the hard side panels are basically required to keep the bags themselves rigid enough for stable mounting (I left the side panels off for a while at first, preferring to keep the bags collapsible, but I then discovered this allowed the bags to flex enough when loaded to be able to catch the wheel spokes of the rear wheel now and again - the rigid back panel of each bag alone is NOT enough to prevent this by itself), which is a bit less configurability then I was originally hoping for (also, it means they take up that much more storage space, when left at home).5) Quick-release buckles securing the top flaps for the bags are non-adjustable for length; if your load doesn't fully fit as is, you'll be carrying them with the bag tops open.OVERALL: I'm basically happy with these panniers. They're not "premium" in design or construction, and heavy-duty users might want to look elsewhere for their best choice in bicycle luggage; but for the low price I paid and the light use I use them for they're really all I require, and I certainly can't suggest any superior choice at this price point. Very useful, and a good value.

If you are looking for a cheap, simple bag this one's your best bet.All bike bags I've seen are overpriced. It's ridiculous that people think around $100 is somehow fair value for a simple bag that hangs on your bicycle. That's almost half the price of my bike! Besides, something that expensive is just bound to get stolen.This one is also overpriced. I see no reason why it cannot be sold for $10-15 with a tidy profit: Either the company is price gouging or some part of their business is hugely inefficient. However, it is only overpriced by about $10-20, so it's tolerable, unlike the other bags that are worth $30-40 and sell for $100. There is also no cheaper bag on Amazon.The bag has two plastic clips that go on a metal bike rack. There are also two plastic rings on the back. It comes with some sort of elastic rope and a hook, so I guess you can somehow attach it with that... But who is gonna go to that much trouble? I just permanently tied it to my rack with metal zip ties, this way it's also very unlikely somebody will steal it. (I have had even cheaper unsecured items stolen off my bike, so it happens) I think the company harbors some sort of delusion that you would unclip this bag and carry it around like a regular bag... Haha! After a few weeks, the bag will be warped and dirty, and I'm sure because of the shape and material it would be inconvenient to carry. Most importantly, though, if you can easily detach this from your bike, anyone else can too, meaning that every time you park your bike you'll have to take the bag with you. If you are going to that much trouble just get an actual backpack that can be mounted to your rack.A lot of people complain about how it's difficult to set up, but it really isn't. It comes with two hard plastic, flexible plates. On the bottom of the bag there are two pockets, you slip one end of each plate in those pockets. The other end goes in a second pair of pockets near the lip. The plates keep it from collapsing when empty. Would have taken me 10 minutes to figure out if I hadn't read how to do it from the reviews here.The material is reasonably sturdy. It feels okay, doesn't tear easily, can handle 20 lbs of groceries (but will warp if you carry that much on a regular basis). Because the fabric is flexible, items that are too thick can still be crammed inside, which is great because a lot of my stuff has a more square base than this rectangular bag.I leave it outside on my bike all the time. Sunlight bleaches the color pretty bad, but if you treat it nicely, it will last you maybe 2 years before starting to look like crap and getting horribly warped. If you treat it very badly (leave lid open, carry heavy stuff constantly) make it 6 months. With average use it will probably be okay for a year, and I'm guessing it will take 2-3 years to actually fall apart (as opposed to just looking like it's about to fall apart).It's not water proof but the fabric will stop liquid splashes, mostly. If you have something that you want to keep dry (eg. fancy clothes) then I'd wrap it up in something instead of trusting the bag. After it rains I always see a little puddle at the bottom of the bag which takes a few hours to a day or two to dissipate. An odd benefit I discovered is that if I leave the lid open lying on my rack, it serves as a makeshift fender and keeps mud from splashing on my back in the rain.If it's your first time getting a bag, you might be wondering about balance. Even with 20 lbs in it, I have noticed no perceptible effect on the balance or handling of my bike, even going uphill is barely harder (if you think about it, say you+bike is 160 lbs, 20 lbs is very small proportionately). However, if you plan to carry heavy loads regularly I'd consider the two bag version of this to balance the strain on material better. The bag is quite bulky and complicates locking your bike to things, so you might want to think a bit about which side you want to put it on.Overall it's very useful. I carry my bike lock in it, my bike lights during the day, drinks, food when getting take out (although it spills easily due to the rough ride), spare clothes, backpack (it's too tall so I just let it stick out the top), groceries. It's a huge help, definitely beats killing your back trying to commute with a heavy backpack or dealing with the hassle of grocery bags hanging from handlebars.

Lasted almost three years. During the first year I commuted about 7 miles 5 days a week, occasionally more; last two years, 11-12 six days most weeks, occasionally more. Held up against rain and snow.These are large enough and sturdy enough to carry plenty. I got groceries in them every week, and often had books, a change of clothes, art supplies, or whatever during the week. I like there aren't any divisions or pockets inside, so it's possible to pack large or awkwardly shaped items.Not waterproof or road-dirt-proof, but I just put clean or water-damageable things in plastic bags or garbage bags first before putting them in the panniers, and they were fine.I did get a tear in one side a few months in, and that tear slowly grew over time. The plastic clips on the straps wear down over time, too, and they're a bit fussy to get on and off the bike. The top flaps have lost their shape and some of the lining is coming off after almost three years, but the bags themselves still have their shape. I never had problems with the panniers coming loose or hitting my heels while pedaling.These weren't perfect, and I'm looking to upgrade to a nicer set of panniers now, but these served me well through hard use for a good while.

Für den Preis eine sehr gute Gepäckträger Tasche

...mit Versteifungen damit die Taschen nicht herum schlabbern wenn sie leer sind. Leicht und sicher am Gepäckträger zu befestigen.

es gibt nur ein kleinen Mangel an dem Produkt. Bei einer von beiden Taschen, ist die Lasche wo man die Plastikschiene reinstecken muss zuweit nach außen genäht worden, das der Abstand so klein ist, dass man die Plastikschiene nur durch kürzen reinbekommen. Deshalb ein Stern 🌟 Abzug von mir. Aber ansonsten gutes Material und passt perfekt zu meinem E-Trekking-Bike.

Gute Qualität, kann ich weiterempfehlen.Leichte Montage.

Molto capienti , semplici da montare , non son fatte per portare carichi esagerati ma personalmente trasporto tutti i giorni tre o quattro volumi (occhio che non vendo enciclopedie) , la catena con lucchetto di sicurezza e le borse fanno egregiamente il loro lavoro.Non ho ancora avuto modo di provarle sotto la pioggia (né mi auguro di provarlo presto) per poter parlare della loro impermeabilità , ma dal tipo di chiusura propenderei per una sufficiente protezione del contenuto (ricordiamoci che stiamo sempre argomentando di un prodotto nella bassa fascia di prezzo). Per il momento un giudizio positivo considerando che tutto sommato fanno anche la loro bella figura con l'inserto di colore e le quattro fibbie esterne di chiusura.