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(More customer reviews)These bags are incredibly well made from durable canvas and leather. They're surprisingly heavy but the weight is only felt when you're lifting your bike upstairs (a downfall to living in an apartment with no bike storage!). I had a bit of trouble attaching the bags to my rack - possibly because I'm an idiot. They attach to the rack with leather buckles so these aren't intended to be removed - they're more of a permanent fixture on the bike. They're also quite large and at first, I thought they might be too large and heavy. Well, after a few weeks with the bags, I'm convinced that they were a great choice. They're large enough to hold my school books, laptop, groceries, and anything else that would otherwise be too awkward to carry on my back. On a school day, I put my empty messenger bag in one of the panniers and then transfer all of the loose stuff into my bag. I'm also way more likely to go on a bike picnic or to the farmers market now that I have ample room. I can't express how amazing it is to be free from lugging heavy stuff on my back! I was pretty skeptical about the bags being waterproof - I live in rainy Portland - but, I think there must be some sort of waterproof shield between the canvas layers that prevent rain from getting through - the inside of the bags stay dry! The leather is already becoming much more supple and is easier to buckle. My only concern is the bags being stolen. I do think they might actually be too awkward to bother with - since you'd actually have to get down and unbuckle a bunch of straps. Possibly not worth someone's time? Overall, these are great bags, functional and classy. They'll definitely last forever and are totally worth the investment. I would highly recommend these bags to someone who would like a more permanent hauling set-up on they're bike.
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