Radical banana bag clone

Opik

Well-Known Member
Wanted to carry things on my DBS (Done by Someone) cruzbike, so wanted to get radical banana bag, as it was quite simple and light, but the price and shipping was very high (price 250 USD, so probably 3-4 million rupiah).

So, got contact with Moms Friend who owned a bag making workshop, and met with the maker to discuss what I wanted. This is the result, with a price of 160.000 rupiah, around 10-12 USD.

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Only one side and was urged to try and give them feedback. Although it touches the rear wheel in the usual configuration, tying up all the dangling ribbons solve the problem, although I would want a rack so I can just put it without tying the ribbons up. Also need reflectors

One thing I noticed I need a new place for my light as the bag blocks light from behind, while my favorite place to attach the light is the rear seat stay.
 

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bladderhead

Zen MBB Master
Most panniers have side straps to the them to the seat stays. Radical do not have this. On my Grasshopper they hang vertically down as I go round corners. If I lean over a long way the inside bag drags on the ground. If they are empty and I am going fast they lift up like a dog's ears.
 
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