Recently I got in a set of Rapid-Transit-Recon-45-Saddlebag, I have to say i was quite impressed with the overall quality of the bags in general.
These bags are made from wind water resistant 1000 d nylon. The bag material feels sturdy. There are two pockets on one end of the bags both with zips.You would only get small items into these pockets such as thick wallet in the inside pocket and the outside you really wouldn't get anything in there at all, this pocket is really a waste of time.They could have made one pocket just a little bigger in overall size with a divider in side the pocket.
These bags are throw-over style saddlebags ,they have a 4 hook and loop adjustment system which enables you to fasten the saddlebags to the bike. These straps can be folded up and tucked into a small pocket in the back of each bag. Inside each pocket there is a fastener clip that allows for quick adjustment of the straps when securing them to your bike.
On top of each bag there is a handle for carrying convenience and inside the bag a water proof cover for if it gets really wet, a handy little addition although they come with most of these bags. as the bags has a reflective stripe on the outside of the bag in my opinion it would have been a good idea to do the same with the rain cover as this is the time that it is most needed so other people can see you.
The load capacity for these bags is 5kg total, this gives you a reasonable amount of storage area. the size of the bags makes them quite a good size for a bigger sport bike although this will probably depend on things like the shape of the seat and the general make up of the tail of the bike.
The reflective stripe doesn't appear to be very reflective with this color bag but would possibly be more so with different color but this probably isn't something that would put you off purchasing the bags
Feature summary
- wind water resistant nylon construction
- 4 hook and loop adjuster straps
- Scratch guard rubberized contact fabric
- Quad adjust mounting system
- Heat and water resistant bottom
- Reflective stripe
These bags are retailing at about $99 US
In general I find these bags good value for money, and
for me personally they are a good size not too big and not too small, with the
addition of a tail bag and tankbag you
would have a decent amount of storage space for a couple of days on the road
Saddlebag quality 7/10
Construction 6/10
Usability 6/10
Value for money 6/10
If you own a set of these saddlebags it would be great to hear your comments on what you think.
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