Bike Bag Commuter 17L - Clip-On Bike Rack Bag with Shoulder Strap - Hard Base, Reflective Trim & Taillight Compatible - Bicycle Bag for Daily Use & Commute - PAKRAK ONLY FOR IBERA RACKS

This review is for an installation on a Mongoose 2.1 26" Mountain Bike using an Ibera IB-RA1 Rack. (First off, for anyone else who is curious about whether this bag will work with the IB-RA1 Seatpost-mounted Carrier; for the record it works well indeed even though the rack is not listed as compatible on Amazon or in the Ibera documentation.) I've been busy accessorizing a pair of Mongoose Mountain Bikes for Urban Warfare in and around Minneapolis and one of the requirements was a good rack/bag setup that didn't interfere with the independent rear suspension of the bike. And I wanted to be able to stuff a lot of, well, stuff, into a bag should the need arise. This bag fits the ticket well, with a large center storage section, expandable top compartment, expandable paniers on each side, and a small compartment in the back. It also comes with a shoulder strap and some elastic webbing on the top. Everything seems well constructed, seams seem well-sewn, zippers appear robust (once they have been used a little, like many nylon zippers at first they can be "sticky" until broken in a bit), and the fabric and materials look to be of good quality. The spring-loaded clip assembly for attaching to the rack is wonderful. One of the more pleasant surprises was how quickly my Wife and I could bike to the Local Famers Market, lock the bikes into a rack, unclip the bag from the bike and use it as a should bag for shopping. Very much a no-muss, no fuss arrangement and the bag will actually hold a surprising amount of food (I've had a watermelon in the main compartment already, which was not something originally on my "requirements" list for a bike bag). The panniers work well in this application, and even though there is no place to attach the pannier securing-straps to the frame of my bike (the straps would need to be about 4" longer to make it to the lower frame) I've found that even when pretty full, they don't interfere with the rear wheel of the bike. I do have a few gripes, but all of them are pretty minor: * $70 for a bike bag, even a good one like this, seems a bit steep. I've got a fully outfitted piece of airplane luggage that has traveled over 250K Miles and around the world twice that cost just $10 more and even though this bag is well made, I don't see it holding up nearly as well or as long. But since I would probably buy this bag again I guess it would be fair to say I think it is worth the cost somewhat pricey though it is. * I would love to see a better setup with the shoulder strap. Currently there is no real way to easily tuck the shoulder strap out of the way when the bag is clipped onto the Ibera Rack and one is in "bike mode". Right now I stuff it into the webbing on the top of the bag, which works, but not real well, and can be prone to falling out and then becoming a tangle risk for the rear wheel. However one of the real joys of this bag is being able to rapidly unclip the bag from the rack, sling it over one's shoulder, and quickly go on your merry way. Having to detach the shoulder strap and stuff it into one of the compartments severely hampers that ease-of-use. I just suspect that Ibera could come up with a clever solution here. * The plastic base is a glossy fake-carbon-fiber molded plastic and is exceptionally prone to scuffs and scratches. While it looks "cooler" than the textured-finish black plastic base on their smaller IB-BA6 bag (which I also own for my Wife's Bike) the base on that bag is holding up way better from a looks standpoint than the base on my IB-BA14. Because of those minor issues, the bag only gets a 4-star rating from me. But make no mistake, I do think that the Rack/Bag combo set that I have from Ibera is a great one and I almost certainly would buy it again. (9/29/2014 UPDATE) After further consideration I've bumped this review up to 5 stars. After having used this bag most of the summer and for well over 300 miles of biking I find that it has indeed been a great accessory. If it fits within your budget it definitely well worth having.

I clicked this in and could not believe it was really that easy to attach and detach. Then I looked at it a bit closer and I felt like a kid exploring all the pockets in my backpack before the first day of school :-) The pockets and storage compartments all seem useful and easy to access. I like the hooks at the bottom of the side pockets (see pictures). At first I wondered what in the world I would hang from them and then I realized they anchored to the side bars to keep the extended side pouches from flopping around (duh!) :-) I haven't used it yet, but it seems very sturdy. It's the right size to drop in my bike lock, a little handbag, a first aid kit, some extra water, and still have plenty of room left over for this and that. I'll update this review if it doesn't meet expectations when I use it on the road, but I have high hopes! I like that it detaches easily and has a shoulder strap, so if I use it for a quick run to the store I can use it as I shop and know that everything will fit.

I'm somewhat new to cycling and ended up buying the Ibera PakRak rack for my 700mm hybrid bike - based upon highly rated reviews from Amazon, so I guess I got lucky that I chose this rack. I bought this bag to replace another, much cheaper but highly rated bag I also bought on Amazon. The old bag didn't last 30 days without developing a large hole along a seam, so after doing a bit of research I found that this bag securely clipped into my rack, which was a huge bonus as I never could get the old bag to attach as secure as I like. Let me say this - this bag is HUGE. At first sight I thought it was too big, but once I put my gear back in the bag, went downstairs and clicked this thing on the PakRak in 10 seconds - I was hooked. As my standard kit, I carry a Kryptonite U-Lock with cable, extra inner-tube, CO2 inflator, two CO2 cartridges, my wallet and my keys. I could easily fit a spare water bottle or two, lunch, and much more. I can get probably two days worth of groceries in this. I mean, this thing has tons of room! It does look a bit comically large on the bike, but the more I ride the more I want to ride, and this bike will enable me to do more types of errands as I have more carrying capacity. It was pricey, but it looks as though it's built to last and the fact that the mount/dismount takes seconds and is rock solid is worth the price alone.

This bag is 100% effective in its intended role. In terms of effectiveness, this is a 5/5. However, I docked 1 star because of some other little issues. I'm not sure whether it's the rack, the bag, or some combination thereof, but attaching and removing the PakRak clip is not perfect. While it holds securely when locked, actually pressing the button feels a little squishy, and it seems nearly impossible to fully engage the lock using downward pressure alone; I typically need to assist the clip with my fingers from below in order to get it to fully lock, which makes it feel a bit cheap, but is not much trouble at all. Prior to understanding this, I was just trying to press down on the bag while holding the button in, and I pinched my thumb which caused a small bruise. I barely noticed, so it's no big deal, but it's just not as elegant as if it "just worked". Compounding this issue is the fact that the rack itself has 2 thin support poles beside where the clip attaches. While this is great for ensuring a secure lock each time, it means there is only 1 exact position where the clip will go down, and when dealing with bike locks and groceries and full hands, it can be difficult to find the exact spot. With a bit of practice, it's not a major issue, but just know that there are probably slightly easier systems out there. Looking at pictures prior to purchasing this bag, I thought the side panniers would be bigger. They really don't feel big at all in practice, and would definitely not interfere with additional side panniers. I also didn't realize that they wouldn't be sewn directly to the hard backing (which doesn't come with any way to secure to the side bars either, not that the side panniers are big enough to warrant that). They're actually attached with Velcro, which means enough weight could compromise the grip and make the side panniers fall right off. The grip is very strong though, so I doubt this will ever happen, but I wouldn't want to load much more than a half gallon of milk in each one. The effective carrying capacity is basically the same as the version with standard side pockets, but with the added benefit of being able to fill longer or oddly shaped items that don't play fit nicely in the main compartment. I suppose the silver lining to having the side panniers attached with Velcro is that you can remove them, freeing up the side pockets similarly to the other version. For that reason, I do recommend this version. The other questionable design element I noticed is that the entire bottom of the bag is a hard shell, while the rack below is an open design. I feel like this adds unnecessary weight to the bag itself. It does give it a nice solid shape, but that could have been accomplished with much lighter cardboard or plastic inserts. It also depraves the Ibera racks of a neat feature of the Topeak MTX racks, which is that they effectively work as a mud guard for bikes without them. My bike does not have mud guards installed, so that was something I found neat about the MTX system. Instead, with PakRak, any mud or water kicked up by the tires will end up on the hard bottom of the relatively heavy bag, which I need to carry indoors. Again, not a big issue, but enough to make it less than a 5-star product. Finally, there's the price. While this is competitively priced with similar locking systems from other brands and manufacturers (which is why I ended up choosing this over the Topeak MTX), there's still a fair bit of markup over generic Velcro-strapped bags and standard racks. I could have saved a fair bit of money buying the cheapest rack available and a comparable bag with Velcro straps, but I really valued the stability of the locking mechanism. I realize a lot of things go into determining price, and ultimately, a specialized solution for a niche market will likely end up costing more than a generic bag which could be used for anything, but it's still something a consumer such as myself must take into account when shopping. One thing I worried about was size, moreso for the rack than the bag. I was afraid the bag would be pressed up against the back of my saddle. However, it fits exactly how I want it to, very close but not touching. It's ideal. I have a 2017 Giant Escape 1 city bike, frame size small, and there's no interference whatsoever. The rack also fits perfectly, with just enough bar length to reach the eyelets on the seat stay. Overall, I'm extremely happy and satisfied with this purchase, despite its imperfections, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to carry a light load of groceries with maximum comfort and stability. At a slightly lower price, this would have been a definite 5/5, but it's worth exploring more generic alternatives if you're on a budget.

I recently got a Kent Dual Drive Tandem for my birthday from my wife. We are planning on using the bike to go on some longer rides on a few different paved bike paths in the area. I wanted to get a nice rack and trunk type bag for the back of the bike to make it easier for us to carry some of the things that we would typically want to take with us, like cell phones, car keys, a few extra drinks, some snacks, and maybe a sweatshirt for my wife. I ended up going with one of the Ibera PakRak compatible racks, and then I got this Quick Release Trunk Bag. The bag is awesome. It's got a solid plastic (looks like carbon fiber) bottom so that if you set it down on the grass or in some water it's not going to actually get the bottom of the bag wet. There's plenty of room inside of it for the types of things that we'll be taking with us on our rides, and quite a few different pockets. I like that it has a handle on the "back" of it so that you can more easily carry it around by hand when it's not on the bike. It also includes a nice shoulder strap so that you could carry it like a messenger or duffel bag if you needed to carry it longer distances. The quick release system on this bag works really well. It is on the bike in a second, and off in two seconds. It fits securely on the rack and I'm not worried at all about it coming loose or falling off while I'm out on the bike. I ended up getting another rack for my mountain bike so that I can carry this bag on that bike as well, I like it so much. It's REALLY nice to be able to have one bag that you can easily move from bike to bike without having to unhook a bunch of straps or tie downs. I will probably end up getting another rack for my road bike, just so that I can use this trunk bag on that bike as well. Overall, I really like this bag, and when coupled with the PakRak racks, it's a really nice system. Highly recommended.

I've run this Ibera Trunk bag on my commuter / gravel bike for years, with my first one (left in the photos) lasting 5 whole years through daily commutes and multiple bikepacking trips before retirement. I'm a happy customer, so I've finally replaced it with a new one (on the right) - here's to 5+ more years of happy riding. I'm very happy with the durability of this bag for the price as well as the versatility relative to running panniers. One - the storage capacity is great, the main storage compartment can store quiet a bit of volume which I've used for the following: - Windbreaker and jackets for riding partners when on bike rides + you can pack away leftovers from mid ride snacks easily! - Extra clothing, rain-jacket / rain-pants, puffy jacket for winter rides - Rock climbing shoes, harness, and chalk bag + a jacket when I go to the climbing gym - Several pack of frozen dumplings when I go for a shopping run The other compartments are also very useful, with two side pockets, a top pocket, and a back pocket. The top pocket holds a Kryptonite bike cable for extra security, the back pocket holds extra inner tubes and a patch kit, whereas the side pockets hold snacks, sunscreen, and a small med-kit. In terms of the final failure point after 5-years - the bag started to fall apart with the zipper failing after years of stuffing the bag to the capacity limit. The orange quick-release also started to get sticky, no doubt due to build-up of grit / mud over time. Can't complain though - honestly impressed it stood up to so much abuse over the years. Also, a note on water-resistance - the main compartment in my experience has been very strongly water resistant since there are multiple fabric layers insulating the inside. I've had items be pretty much completely dry while biking through strong rain showers in the few instances (up to 40 minute commutes). The pockets, on the other hand, only only one main fabric layer, so not much protection there during downpours.

This bag is amazing! Ive had it over a year now...It's built very well and still looks new. Has plenty of storage yet compact, looks amazing,and the quick connect works great. It is pricey but I tried several cheap ones before getting this one and It's definitely worth the money just for the quick connect.

Made for an Ibera PakRak rack. The bag is very well made, good stiching, and zippers, multiple very good quality bright reflective strips sewn in. It has a strap at the back for a tail light, or to use as a carry handle. It also comes with a detachable carry strap. It has a large amount of space in the central compartment, and a solid molded base, this prevents it from rocking or leaning side to side like all cloth bags do. It has several handy external pockets and shock cord webbing on top as well. The quick release system is a one press release. Once latched it is very secure. So far the latch is very solid. You can transfer or remove it in 2 seconds, no straps or velcro to wrangle. I haven't yet had it in out in the rain so I won't comment on water resistance. I haven't found any cons yet, other than it is a little more expensive than some but as far as I can tell so far, the quality level more than justifies the price.