Originally Posted by
BobG
Yep, I'm happy with my Bruce Gordon racks and a trunk bag for light loads and Axiom panniers for touring loads. Was just curious how those who do use high seat bags mount their bikes. Possibly the younger riders with more flexibility?
on a trip this year I used a large rack pack, big dry bag thing, on top of my panniers, and I sometimes would forget and catch my foot on it. I think I ended up usually doing the step over thing, I just did what was easiest and intuitive.
My frame has a lower sloping toptube so that helps, but I am in my mid 50s, and don't know if I am more flexible than any other 50 yr old, but I aint fat.
again, if you have limitations, then you will work out what method works best for you. The step over toptube method would certainly be easier with just a seat bag, as you could easily lean the bike. My bike was always kept more or less straight, as I was carrying a hefty load, and like I said, I aint fat.