Roswheel Bikepacking saddle bag
10-18-17, 08:48 AM
#27
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on a trip this year I used a large rack pack, big dry bag thing, on top of my panniers, and I sometimes would forget and catch my foot on it. I think I ended up usually doing the step over thing, I just did what was easiest and intuitive.
My frame has a lower sloping toptube so that helps, but I am in my mid 50s, and don't know if I am more flexible than any other 50 yr old, but I aint fat.
again, if you have limitations, then you will work out what method works best for you. The step over toptube method would certainly be easier with just a seat bag, as you could easily lean the bike. My bike was always kept more or less straight, as I was carrying a hefty load, and like I said, I aint fat.
My frame has a lower sloping toptube so that helps, but I am in my mid 50s, and don't know if I am more flexible than any other 50 yr old, but I aint fat.
again, if you have limitations, then you will work out what method works best for you. The step over toptube method would certainly be easier with just a seat bag, as you could easily lean the bike. My bike was always kept more or less straight, as I was carrying a hefty load, and like I said, I aint fat.
IMG_20170524_125401 by rob e, on Flickr
10-18-17, 12:51 PM
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10-18-17, 04:24 PM
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holy kadoodles Bob, thats a lot of stuff!
Hey, if it works for you, great. I too have a troll and really like it, they're great bikes arent they? I used the whole 4 panniers, rackbag and handlebar bag route, but you win the height award for your top, rear mounted bag there.
cheers
Hey, if it works for you, great. I too have a troll and really like it, they're great bikes arent they? I used the whole 4 panniers, rackbag and handlebar bag route, but you win the height award for your top, rear mounted bag there.
cheers
10-18-17, 04:33 PM
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10-19-17, 08:36 AM
#33
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holy kadoodles Bob, thats a lot of stuff!
Hey, if it works for you, great. I too have a troll and really like it, they're great bikes arent they? I used the whole 4 panniers, rackbag and handlebar bag route, but you win the height award for your top, rear mounted bag there.
cheers
Hey, if it works for you, great. I too have a troll and really like it, they're great bikes arent they? I used the whole 4 panniers, rackbag and handlebar bag route, but you win the height award for your top, rear mounted bag there.
cheers
11-08-17, 07:39 AM
#34
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Just a little follow up after receiving this bag...
The bag seems well made and looks like it will hold up well. It mounts firmly and holds a lot more of my gear than I expected. I am pretty excited about it.
I test loaded it with my bivy, tarp, sleeping pad, pillow, toiletry bag, wind shirt, and wind pants. It was pretty much full, I could still slip in some small and/or very compressible things, but not much more. FWIW, with all of that in it it came in at almost 5 pounds.
I should qualify this by saying that all of that gear was picked for light weight and small packed size. On the other hand it is gear that I use even when it gets below freezing at night. It is similar to what I used on the ST for an early February- early March trip.
I did find that it was more free to sway side to side with the straps used the way they look like they are intended to be used. I used the shoulder strap to provide another cinch around the bag and it helped a lot.
The gear shown is as follows:
top row -Toiletries, sleeping bag, bivy, wind shirt and pants
bottom row - sleeping pad and pillow, tarp
That leaves some clothing, cooking stuff, and the little tool bag looking for a place to go. It would all fit in a bar roll or small backpack. Stuff could also go on the lashing on the seat bag If going where I need to carry much food, the food would go in a little backpack. I plan to shop for some kind of little tool bag, maybe one that goes on the top tube.
The bag seems well made and looks like it will hold up well. It mounts firmly and holds a lot more of my gear than I expected. I am pretty excited about it.
I test loaded it with my bivy, tarp, sleeping pad, pillow, toiletry bag, wind shirt, and wind pants. It was pretty much full, I could still slip in some small and/or very compressible things, but not much more. FWIW, with all of that in it it came in at almost 5 pounds.
I should qualify this by saying that all of that gear was picked for light weight and small packed size. On the other hand it is gear that I use even when it gets below freezing at night. It is similar to what I used on the ST for an early February- early March trip.
I did find that it was more free to sway side to side with the straps used the way they look like they are intended to be used. I used the shoulder strap to provide another cinch around the bag and it helped a lot.
The gear shown is as follows:
top row -Toiletries, sleeping bag, bivy, wind shirt and pants
bottom row - sleeping pad and pillow, tarp
That leaves some clothing, cooking stuff, and the little tool bag looking for a place to go. It would all fit in a bar roll or small backpack. Stuff could also go on the lashing on the seat bag If going where I need to carry much food, the food would go in a little backpack. I plan to shop for some kind of little tool bag, maybe one that goes on the top tube.
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11-09-17, 11:03 AM
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11-13-17, 11:25 AM
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Further update
So the zipper on top will fail if you attempt to use it with a tightly packed bag. Probably my fault for trying to force it so I wanted to warn people. Also the taillight tab is not up to the task of keeping my beloved Cycgolite hotshot on the bag on bumpy singletrack. It still kind of like this bag though.
11-14-17, 06:19 AM
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Erm.....
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FTNFDfuIlHP9lIqt2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YhKJunQywnnQ9VqJ3
Do these work? I can see the picture in the thread above, but I'm still finding my way in the post 'photobucket disaster world'!
Both of these were packed loosely though, the sag is better when packed correctly
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FTNFDfuIlHP9lIqt2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YhKJunQywnnQ9VqJ3
Do these work? I can see the picture in the thread above, but I'm still finding my way in the post 'photobucket disaster world'!
Both of these were packed loosely though, the sag is better when packed correctly
So the zipper on top will fail if you attempt to use it with a tightly packed bag. Probably my fault for trying to force it so I wanted to warn people. Also the taillight tab is not up to the task of keeping my beloved Cycgolite hotshot on the bag on bumpy singletrack. It still kind of like this bag though.
11-14-17, 11:31 AM
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This "Roswheel" bag is the same bag I see with different names or no name at all on it on ebay, alibaba and other sites. Mine has the huge logo running diagonally and wallet sized zippered pocket on top. I believe these are different revisions of the same product. Same materials, same straps in the same orientation, same light tab etc. I can't say if mine would be the old or the new revision. If I am wrong and muddied the waters I apologize and I don't believe this bag had a model name when I bought it.
11-14-17, 05:28 PM
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This "Roswheel" bag is the same bag I see with different names or no name at all on it on ebay, alibaba and other sites. Mine has the huge logo running diagonally and wallet sized zippered pocket on top. I believe these are different revisions of the same product. Same materials, same straps in the same orientation, same light tab etc. I can't say if mine would be the old or the new revision. If I am wrong and muddied the waters I apologize and I don't believe this bag had a model name when I bought it.
Just going by the posted pictures though and I could be wrong.
11-21-17, 08:34 PM
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11-24-17, 02:28 PM
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Well, I'm in my mid 40s, and I am fat, and not particularly flexible, but I have a sloping top tube, so I lean the bike a little until I can step over the top tube.
IMG_20170524_125401 by rob e, on Flickr
IMG_20170524_125401 by rob e, on Flickr
That's awesome. Can't believe you attached a bag on the seatbag. LOL.I like how you don't bother go light and not forgetting the Troll figure.
I'm on the lighter side of packing things, but I like how you pack your stuff.
08-27-19, 08:19 AM
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I don't usually like reviving old threads, but am finally thinking about actually going on a tour using this tail bag (Pensacola to St Augustine late winter). I figured I'd ask if anyone had any further comments on this bag after having used it for a while.
I am planning on another ultralight camping tour (10-ish pound base) picking up where I left off on my previous ST trip. I plan to ride on the same 1990 Cannondale Crit bike, but may convert the drive train back to the original configuration since while there are hills there are no mountains in Florida. It currently has an improvised 39/26 ultra compact double (actually a triple with the big ring removed). The conversion back to original isn't a slam dunk though. I am still debating that.
I am planning on another ultralight camping tour (10-ish pound base) picking up where I left off on my previous ST trip. I plan to ride on the same 1990 Cannondale Crit bike, but may convert the drive train back to the original configuration since while there are hills there are no mountains in Florida. It currently has an improvised 39/26 ultra compact double (actually a triple with the big ring removed). The conversion back to original isn't a slam dunk though. I am still debating that.
