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Old 07-12-19, 03:50 PM
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philbob57
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I used trunk bags for a few years until a few weeks ago, when I finally gave in to my reduced flexibility. For some reason, I can mount my bike easily, but I have some trouble getting my leg over the trunk bag when dismounting. I've started using Banjo Bros's Medium Handlebar bag, and I really like and recommend it. (Bontrager and J and D make similar bags, but IMO the Banjo Bros bag is better and cost roughly 30% less.)

I've used 2 cheap trunk bags. The first was https://www.ebay.com/itm/TopSun-Rosw...IAAOSwrHhc6GCA. It's OK if you really need to save money, but even though I'm on a fixed income, after half a season, I thought something more solid was worth the cost. The foam in particular is very soft. It's wider than my rack, and it sagged on the sides.

The 2nd was https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FRR-B - this is a substantial, durable bag, IMO. For $11 more, though, I wish I had gotten this: https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FRRPE - the cord on the top of the bag would have been useful.

If you're willing and able to spend more than $50, you've got many more options, of course.

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