By offering both types of motors they are providing an eBike for everyone, at different price points and different capabilities. A saddle bag also might make mounting a light to your seat post difficult, but many seat bags have a spot to clip a light onto. While this bag is easy to install and uninstall, it's much easier to pack full of gear when it is off the bike. I found it has enough extra space to pick up a few small items from the grocery store on your way home, too. But what you give up in sheer gear-hauling capacity, you gain in easier bike handling. If you take a lot of public transportation or do much of your commute on foot, a backpack pannier or a smaller shoulder-bag pannier might be a better choice. It performs similarly to other saddle bags of its size, but costs much less than all the others we tested. Other Styles: Back-Roller Free (PVC-free), Back-Roller Hi-Vis. This feature is crucial for the areas of the bag that will be rubbing against the seat post and underside of the saddle. Noir Basket Large In Black. 5 L version of the Axiom Wedge big enough for most spare tubes as long as you don't carry anything else in here. Shipments are sent signed delivery receipt.
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There is also a stiff 2-inch strap with velcro for the seat post. This does not however always mean your item is currently available or the item is available at that price. The Two Wheel Gear Pannier Backpack Convertible 1. The quick-release bracket slides forward and back to fit onto different-length saddle rails, too. The Backloader X is going to sway less than the standard Backloader.
Also, pannier hooks that are mounted against a crossbar are easier to mount. Orders returned that are undeliverable due to incorrect address information or no receiving party to sign will incur fees as outlined in our CANCELLATIONS & REFUND information. If you are riding a scrambler, a cruiser, or a modern classic, there is a set of saddlebags that will flow with the lines of the bike and only enhance your vintage aesthetic. This pannier works best as a big bucket you can dump anything into; the bottom sits squarely on the ground, so it's easy to rummage through it. Subscribe to our newsletter.
It's simple—this pannier has a much wider padded shoulder strap than the Back-Roller and a much sturdier mounting system than the Route Seven, which make it more suited for carrying lots of stuff both on and off the bike. If riding at night, a bright blinking light is best for being seen. It's also vanished from the Giant website. We like this bag because it features a unique saddle rail attachment system that secures the bag to your bike's seat without attaching it to your seat post. At the time of publishing, the price was $210. But, we would be concerned about using the larger 16-liter size version of the Ortlieb Seat Pack for this reason, and we'd steer you towards the Ortlieb Seat Pack QR if you wanted a larger capacity bag. As such, bag testing is a lot about figuring out exactly what any given bag does best and who would want that bag.