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08-27-12 | 05:18 AM

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Ridefreemc

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From: Western Florida

Bikes: 2017 Kona TI, 2011 Mezzo D9, Gazelle Ultimate C380

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Originally Posted by cpg

Hello all. As a fan of bikes designed by Mr Whyte (I own a PRST-1) I bought a used I4 recently and have to say its brilliant and I have been using a lot. Here is photo of my bike on the Monsal Trail.

I have been looking at rack top bags. Has anyone had success using a bag other than the Mezzo specific bags? I would like to buy a universal bag so I can use it with my other bikes but am a little concerned about the side pockets on some of them being too big and hence getting caught whilst pedalling.

I have an Ortlieb on my Salsa that would work as it has a special attachment plate. However, with the plat on it would interfere with the folding/standing position. The pockets on the Mezzo are a little further back than most others too, but if you fill them full you can still tap them with your heel - of course depending on the angle at which you place your foot on the pedal and the length of your foot.

I would think your could look at The Touring Store website and get some good ideas for a trunk bag. Just find one without side pockets. http://thetouringstore.com/LONE%20PE...ACK%20PAGE.htm this one is 7.5 inches wide. I'm not near the Mezzo so I can't measure the rack width, but that seems close.

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