 Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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on: January 17, 2011, 11:30:27 AM
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rottencommie
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« on: January 17, 2011, 11:30:27 AM » |
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Ive been using messenger bags and backpacks for several years, and a few months ago I thought I'd give a rack/pannier setup a try on my commuter. While it was nice having nothing on my back in a Tucson summer, I absolutely hated the way it made my bike handle. To be fair, it's probably not the best bike for a rack/pannier (specialized langster). I didn't have a gps at the time so I can't prove it, but it made me feel much much slower, too. I'm thinking about getting a big Revelate seatbag for commuting but I'm worried that it might feel really similar to a rack and pannier. Is there anyone here with experience commuting with one of these who can give me some insight into how it changes the handling?
I should add that I plan on buying a geared cross bike soon for commuting and big rides, and I'm sure that would make a difference.
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 11:55:58 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 11:55:58 AM » |
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What do you plan on carrying? Change of clothes? Lunch?
I run mine on my road bike for short rides and loaded for camping... works great.
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 12:22:12 PM
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Jasper_GB
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 12:22:12 PM » |
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Langsters are just twitchy... if you get a cross bike you will be fine with the seat bag or rack/panniers.
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 03:46:33 PM
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sherpaxc
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 03:46:33 PM » |
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I use my CDW seatbag for commuting everyday. I don't have to bring a laptop or anything, just a change of clothes and my lunch. I keep shower stuff at work and whenever I drive it (at least once a week) I bring extra clothes/swap out old clothes and extra pair of brown and black shoes. It works perfect for me. I don't think it changes anything in how the bike handles, just weighs it down.
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 04:44:50 PM
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rottencommie
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 04:44:50 PM » |
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I usually carry the usual bike tools, phone, change of clothes, lunch, and sometimes a few books (not textbooks) or video games/dvds. It's good to hear that it doesn't affect handling too much, though I might be screwed either way with the Langster. I really don't mind riding with a backpack or messenger bag in the winter, but it blows in the summer here.
I may as well just order one. If it's uncomfortable on the Langster, at least it would still be usuable for long rides/bikepacking on a mountain bike.
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Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 04:49:05 PM
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atom29
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 04:49:05 PM » |
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You need lots of seatpost room for the seatbag. It seems to be meant for mountain bikes that have a more sloped top tube than even compact road frames like the langster.
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 05:57:37 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 05:57:37 PM » |
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I run mine on an Indy Fab club racer and previously on my cross check. I had Eric shorten the seatpost wrap by 1/2" or so. I think he makes a 'road' and 'cross' version now. Pic of my rig here: http://littlecirclesvt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/IMG_9412.JPGClearance to the tire is key... |
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Topic Name: Revelate designs seat bag for commuting?
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Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 04:12:27 PM
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allonespeed
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 04:12:27 PM » |
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I have the CDW escape pod, which i use on my x-check, for commuting/living/surviving without a car. To your question, absolutely the bag (Revelate or CDW) can, and should be used for commuting purposes. I'm able to pack a pair of shoes (size 13), change of clothes, small selection of tools, a tube and still have room to spare if need be.
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