Do the bag rub against your thighs when you ride?
1761724
I never had a problem with the bag rubbing. It's pretty narrow. I didn't even notice that it was there until I needed to get something out of it.
1761725
I stuff the medium bag I got with all sorts of tools and it doesn't rub my thighs.
1761726
Absoltely not. The bag sits lower than your thighs - more at knee level - but it does not rub against your knees either. It is not a concern. The bag is as wide as or maybe a bit larger, depending on your frame, as the top tube of your bike. It does not get in your way. However, I would recomend a back of saddle bag instead if you do not have many things to carry, as the bag kind of clutters up the look of the bike. If you are not concerned about that, it's a great bag!
1761727
No, it does not. It is simply slightly larger than the bike frame, maybe 2" wide. I still have room for a water bottle on the lower frame. To check the fit for your frame check the dementions and compare them to your frame. It is not at all wide enough to interfere with your legs in anyway.
271644
Good question. Never had that problem, but the zipper on mine got stripped a couple of months ago so I'm getting a new one just like the old one. Great little bag though, no complaints on mine, got a lot of good use out of it.
731319
Yes, there is a little bit of padding. Considering the padding and the width of the shoulder straps, even when the bag is fully loaded with all your stuff, you will still feel quite comfortable. I've had the bag for about a month now, I'm a high school teacher and I load that bag up! It is hands down, the best bag I've ever had! Buy it! :)
332540
I ride with mine and it is very comfortable. I do sometimes not fasten the chest strap because it can "ride" up and get a little irritating. Hope this helps.
2014711
I use both. The strap around the seat tube, and the buckles around the seat rails. If you have a tail light on your seat tube, you can put it on the back of the bag. I think it is a great bag!
1692922
Yes, to alleviate this, make sure seat post is free of grease & dust. It also depends on how much weight you have in the back. I've mastered giving it a nudge to put it back in alignment while riding...A minor inconvenience on a less than 50 mile ride. If you're going to be planning and extended trip I'd suggest a fixed rack. I bought the Topeak 29'er rack which also accommodates the MTX trunk bag.
1785771
No. The instructions refer to stiffeners, but I believe they are referring to the pads that fit between the frame of the bike and the bags themselves, which keeps them from angling in toward the wheel. There is nothing included to maintain the expanded shape of the bag.
435040
There is a small shock cord at the bottom that can be wrapped around the bike frame. Also, they would not flop much since the side against the bike frame is the thick outside part of the bag...just unfolded. This gives the panniers some stiffness.
475534
No. Im about a 14 15 & it's tight to zip. I do carry alot of weight in my behind and thighs. It will sweat you out durring walks!
46131
This is my second bag, the other is still in the bike I put it on. It's been there for a year and no signs of "rub off".
46130
I've only had the bag about a month. I ride about 75 miles a week and have not noticed any wear on my bike from the straps.
531952
Yes with care (gentle cycle). I liked this bag so much I bought a second one just to have.
1973533
There is a leather strap that weaves through the back of the pouch and around the forks. It buckles inside the bag. It tends to loosen up a bit in high heat and wanted to slide down so I put a zip tie on each fork. For the money you can't beat it. Hope that helps and ride safe.
395287
You do need to lift your leg a bit/tilt the bike more than usual to get on the bike when the bag is attached, so it is a little more difficult. I'd still recommend the product though.
926134
I have not had trouble with this bag doing that. My old one fell forward many times so I'm glad I don't have the problem anymore.
650194
Yes, the bag I oedered from Amazon did get uncomfortable. But the one I got straight from Skip Hop wsd surprisingly more comfortable to carry. It was the same model so I don't know why
753220
Yes it does. Not great for traveling do to weight. I live the bag, but I would not travel with it due to bring heavy