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Old 11-26-19 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 63rickert
You do get two choices of rail on which to hang the saddle. And yes, it does make swinging a leg over somewhat different. In morning have never had a problem with that. End of day, yes in worst case the bike gets laid on ground to dismount. Some choose to mount over front of bike, doesn't feel good to me. Karrimor used to make accessory rails that stacked upwards and allowed the bag to mount even higher. Most do not have a saddle so high that there's any chance of carrying a Camper w/o some sort of lift.

Problem with Bagman is it is overstressed. Just a long lever from bag to mount. They have a decent lifespan but do succumb in end.
Good input, thanks. I had wondered about the Bagman's longevity. I'm not so young as to feel confident of outliving it. But I guess I have some hope now.
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