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(More customer reviews)I took a flier on this bag. I couldn't find any reviews on this or any similar bag, but it was one of the most attractive bags I had seen and at about $67 including shipping it was worth the risk.
FIRST IMPRESSION
Right out of the box it seemed substantial and well made. My one complaint would be that the backer board felt a little bendy. It came with a ton of inserts of different sizes to fine tune them for the exact gauge of your rack (nice). Also impressed with the Solen Locking System. It actually locks, with a key! Also there is no bungee with hook as a third point of contact. Instead there is a grove along the bottom of the bag that sits on a disc shaped attachment that remains on your rack. Comes with a strap. It is typical waterproof material with a standard roll seal and a flap over the top of it . There is another velcro flap on the back that covers the hooks when carrying with the strap.
SETUP
The inserts for the hooks allow the locking system to be effective. If you get the correct ones in the hooks the Solen system is surprisingly secure. The disc attaches to the rear stay of your rack. It won't work unless you have 11 inches between the rail that the top hooks sit on and the spot where the disc attaches to the support. The disc attachment is cumbersome. It needs room to attach around the stay and behind. If you are buying a rack too I would suggest one that has a third stay on the back.
PLACEMENT
It is really easy. you really just have to place the bag on the rack. It finds the disc at the bottom and clicks in nice and snug on top. No fumbling to attach a bungee hook at the bottom. It doesn't rely on friction or a stressed bungee to be secure it just fits.
Well done. I am buying another.
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