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Old 02-06-12 | 07:15 AM
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Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia

There are lots of good options for trunk bags. It all depends on whether you want to use a rear rack and don't mind the extra weight. With a rack, you have the option of getting panniers later if you need more carrying capacity. Personally I like the Carradice bags and have been using a Barley for commuting the past 5 years. It holds everything I need 99% of the time. What's nice about the Carradice bags are that they center the weight near your saddle so the weight doesn't affect handling. They also come in a range of sizes. If you go the Carradice route, however, I would recommend getting one of their Bagman racks (which attach to the saddle rails), which support the bag and keeps it from hitting your legs.
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