Kriega us20 and us30

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

Hey guys. Changing jobs and home so means i will need to have a tailbag to carry all my gym kit with me so can go on way back home. What can i realistically fit in a us20 and us30? Price doesn't bother me. Will fit to my little cbr.
Looking to fit - pair of trainers,shorts,vest,tshirt,towel and shower gel, 2L water bottle,1.5m almax series IV

Cheers

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

You'll easy get that in the 30.

The smart money might be to buy a 20 and a 10 though, and keep the chain separate to the rest of your gear.

choogh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 05 May 2014 Karma :

I have NO idea what any of the above means ????
Is it code Smile

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tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

You could practically move house with a US30 Laughing

, but as above probably sensible to stick all your kit in a US20 and keep a US10 for the chain.

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NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

<sharpens stick>

I looked at Kriega, again, on my last visit to the bike shop but ended up walking away because my view that they're nothing but a glorified overpriced dry roll bag stands, there's nothing to them.

Oxford tailpack works for me and beside one issue with the zip it's all good. Waterproof cover has kept everything dry in all that I've encountered in my time with it so far. Cost like fiddy quid or something.

Alternatives are available.
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Hawkeye1250FA · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Agree.

But if you want a 100% waterproof bag to just chuck stuff in and transport somewhere with minimal faff...

It does the job. 👍

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

price isn't an issue, I am more interested in 100% waterproof, easy to fit, easy to get on and off, I value simplicity over price tbh.

does the US10 fit on-top of the US20 or to one side? as if I had the chain in the US10 on one side wouldn't it cause the bike to lean slightly? it is only a tiddler with my 19stone self on it, or perhaps I can just leave the chain at the gym anyway as I know the owners.

what could I fit in the US30 or would it be overkill for what I am trying to fit?

tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

ok cheers the US20 sounds ideal then Very Happy

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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

I bought a 30 but in hindsight maybe a 20 would have been better, I had to keep rain gear in it to help fill, lots of space.
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Tigerlea · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 07 Jul 2016 Karma :

I have a us20 and think it's pretty handy. I've never filled it right up, despite having done a ride with:
- a pair of knee-high boots
- a change of clothes
- 'overnight' stuff (this consisted of toothbrush, makeup removers, makeup, deodorant, moisturiser)
- phone & charging cable
- water bottle
- think there was a spare sweater in there as well..

As others have said, get a 20 for your kit and a 10 or even a 5 for your chain. The 10 latches on top of the 20, ala:

https://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/456487296_ee3cbe01fb.jpg

*edit: something to note is that if the 20 isn't full it is a bit fiddly, at least for my bike, to compress the bag down and attach it. There's loads of extra strappage that I find annoying.

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

going for the US20, sportsbikeshop.co.uk good to go?

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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

It is a lot of money for convenience, that much is true.

It's a great bit of kit, but it's also an expensive one.

Bonnie Lad · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

Absolutely bum kriega 20 and 10 here like.

Always thought they were a rip off before i had one tbh. Read the universal good reviews of them on the net and make your mind up then, rather than listening to some first big bike punter too scared to use 3rd gear for advice on the matter

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bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

well I bought the US20, should be delivered this morning, will try it out tomorrow and this weekend and feedback Thumbs Up

haroman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Karma :

Carrying an Almax Series4 around everywhere?!?!

They weigh an absolute fuckton.

I wouldn't bother personally.

In fact, I don't bother. My Almax secures my bike at home. If i'm out and about, rarely do I find myself parking a bike for long enough, in dodgy enough places to warrant a chain at all, let alone a bloody Almax!

Be pretty "on it" with checking your bag integrity and the straps/mounts. That seems like a lot of weight to put, even, in a Kreiga.
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AdamEf · Nova Slayer Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Karma :

I have the 10 and 20 combo. I nearly went for the 30 but the size meant it would be overhanging the sides on the SV650 so opted for narrower 20. I haven't actually needed to use them in combo yet as the 20 holds more than I'd imagined and works best when full.

Great bags. Simple, quick attachments.