[ETC-Discussion] Rear trunks

[michaelcorn at comcast.net]

I agree with Marishka.  I have used a number of different trunk bags over the years, but find the Topeak to be well made and it has the advantage of interchangibility of different sizes and easy removal.  Many of the Topeak trunk bags have nice foldout panniers.  They also have  accessory rain covers.  If you shop, you can often find very good prices on Topeak trunk bags and racks.  For lightweight day riding, we use a Topeak rack that fastens directly to the stoker's seat tube.  The bag is still a decent size and has small fold out panniers.  It is big enough for a tool bag, supplies and folded-up light jackets. 



If you are looking for a very good way to carry a fold-up spare tire, 2 tubes, and patch kit, look at the frame wedge sold by Nashbar.  This tucks neatly in the frame under the stoker and adds virtually no windage.  They come in two sizes, but the small one hold a 700 x 28 folding tire and two tubes.  It looks like one of the sizes is currently on sale for $7 (it is made out of fairly heavy nylon guncloth) : 



http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_167563_-1_201497_10000_200352 

Michael A. Corn 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marishka Pilch" <marishka.pilch at gmail.com> 
To: "Spencer Beard" <spencer at s2cycle.com> 
Cc: "Discussion" <Discussion-list at evergreentandemclub.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:12:53 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: Re: [ETC-Discussion] Rear trunks 

LOVE love love the Topeak line.  You have to get a Topeak rack but then 
there are many interchangeable bags to suit your ride/needs. 

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Spencer Beard <spencer at s2cycle.com> wrote: 

> Hey all, 
> 
> 
> 
> Our rear trunk is almost a dozen years old. It's been good, but the Velcro 
> is giving out and it's looking kind of ratty. I can think of three options: 
> 1) stop carrying stuff around (not likely) 2) replace the Velcro and muddle 
> on (possible) or 3) get a new bag.. 
> 
> 
> 
> In case of #3, I'm asking if anyone has any good or bad experiences with 
> rear trunks. We tend to carry lots of tools and supplies as well as snacks. 
> What's working for people? 
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> 
> 
> spencer 
> 
> 
> 
> "If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room 
> with a mosquito." (African proverb) 
> 
>  Fly Less. 
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