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  • May 2, 2018 at 8:25 pm #28467
    AfterPeak

    Hi my deuter bag has a broken strap and the rain cover has never quite kept the contents dry so I am looking for a new one.

    Anyone got one of these?
    http://rivelo.cc/accessories.html

    Or have any recommendations?

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  • May 3, 2018 at 8:29 pm #918593
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    AfterPeak

    Timbuk2 is a bit pricey for a
    Timbuk2 is a bit pricey for a UK resident but they look great.

    Overboard might be a winner you know….

    May 3, 2018 at 7:16 pm #918591
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    ktache

    Timbuk2 courier bag, custom,

    Timbuk2 courier bag, custom, my second one is coming to an end, both gave me about 10 years of hauling a lot of stuff, neither dead but gets tatty.  I’m waiting for them to do truck tarp before I get a new one.  The first one was in waxed cotton and they are back, they was built stronger back then, my current one I just had to get in vinyl, which did not wear as well.  Just love them.

    May 3, 2018 at 6:59 pm #918589
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    Nat Jas Moe

    Try “Overboard” I’ve got two

    Try “Overboard” I’ve got two backpacks and the content stay dry and it doesn’t obscure vision

    May 3, 2018 at 10:28 am #918587
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    AfterPeak
    Jack Osbourne snr wrote:
    I forgot about my other recommendation… look at the Ortlieb backpack options such as the Velocity or much larger Messenger. They fit one of your criteria at least.

    They are as waterproof as you can get, but Ortlieb don’t tend to “do” outside pockets which is a bit of a faff with panniers like the Back Roller (again my experience is pannier based). You may be able to add an outer pocket as they do make them as extras, but I don’t know if they fit all styles.

     

    I really like the look of the Ortlieb actually but I have heard some reviews say that the rolled top can obscure your view when looking over your shoulder. 

    May 3, 2018 at 10:19 am #918585
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    I forgot about my other

    I forgot about my other recommendation… look at the Ortlieb backpack options such as the Velocity or much larger Messenger. They fit one of your criteria at least.

    They are as waterproof as you can get, but Ortlieb don’t tend to “do” outside pockets which is a bit of a faff with panniers like the Back Roller (again my experience is pannier based). You may be able to add an outer pocket as they do make them as extras, but I don’t know if they fit all styles.

    May 3, 2018 at 7:54 am #918583
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    AfterPeak

    Cheers both. Spray sounds

    Cheers both. Spray sounds good and not heard of that. I have some cleaner for my jacket which is meant to return the water repelant surface although I am not sure it does anything. Not owned any Rivelo kit so nice to hear it is good quality. I saw that bag reviewed on here and just think it look quite novel.

     

    I should have given more details. Always worn on my back (higher the better) and for about an hour commute. Always like it to feel secure on me and like an outside pocket to have easy access to keys/card or to dump lights/garmin when locking up bike. 

    May 3, 2018 at 7:46 am #918581
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    All good advice from froze.

    All good advice from froze.

    I’ve always used panniers and had no issues with waterproofing, but I do use bags to keep clothes/electronics etc seperate and the pannier bag itself clean. It’s just good practice.

    I can’t comment on the bag you’ve linked to, but what I will say is that I have found Rivelo kit in general to be very, very good. I first tried a jersey a couple of years ago and now have several clothing items that are in my first choice pile.

    If you can wait, it will drop in price as they run through their discount cycle.

    May 3, 2018 at 1:52 am #918579
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    froze

    No I don’t have one of those

    No I don’t have one of those but it seems cool if you want a bag you can attach to your bike and be able to wear it as a backpack.  

    A word or warning about any bag, don’t trust the water resistance of the bag to keep valuable electronics safe from water, or anything else you don’t want to get wet.  Either buy a waterproof cover designed for your phone, or put the phone in a zip lock plastic bag.  Also get some waterproofing spray and spray the entire outside of the bag as an added caution, though this spray will need to be repeated once a year or after washing it.

    I do some touring, I got really nice bags that are suppose to be waterproof, and as far as I could test them with a forceful spray of water from a garden hose they didn’t let any moisture in, (I just got the bags and haven’t used them in a wind driven rain storm).  However, I don’t trust anything that says it’s waterproof, so I use plastic ziplock bags for stuff I don’t want to get wet, my phone as a waterproof case so that’s good, I also put a cinch plastic trash bag inside the panniers and then everything goes inside the trash bag instead of directly into the pannier, why did I do that?  mostly to keep something from spilling or maybe something that is dirty inside the bag and then have to clean the inside of the bag, but also as a minor added benefit to keep moisture out.

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