Rear rack bag suggestions

[RandyF57]

I have a “Wired Freedom”, ebike with a 8” wide rear rack. Most rack bags are of course mounted by velcro straps, however I have had a problem finding a bag that has velcro straps long enough to loop back so that it can be secured by the loop and hook area or the velcro. Most websites do not show the length of the securing straps in their description. I prefer a bag that is somewhat low profile however any suggestions would be appreciated especially from fellow “WIRED” ebike riders.

 

[BiggKidd]

I have a “Wired Freedom”, ebike with a 8” wide rear rack. Most rack bags are of course mounted by velcro straps, however I have had a problem finding a bag that has velcro straps long enough to loop back so that it can be secured by the loop and hook area or the velcro. Most websites do not show the length of the securing straps in their description. I prefer a bag that is somewhat low profile however any suggestions would be appreciated especially from fellow “WIRED” ebike riders.

The few bags I've seen don't have the straps around the whole rack just around one bar for each strap. You may be dealing with a different kind than what I'm used to.

 

[Annieolnie]

If the bag has slots in it to take a strap, like most molle bags, you can put your own straps on it. Aliexpress has so many different forms of velcro straps and they are so inexpensive you can just keep experimenting until you get it the way you like.

 

[RandyF57]

Your advise on adding my own straps got me brainstorming about a solution. Ordered some velcro straps, we’ll see where it goes.

 

[Smaug]

If your velcro strap scheme doesn't work, I have this one, the un-insulated 10 L model on my Reid Tracker 2 eFatty:

Amazon.com

It has two long velcro straps that go sideways across the bottom, fold over and come back. They're too long for narrower racks, (I have to tuck the ends in) so it would be fine on your wider one. Perfect on my eFatty.

There are also two shorter velcro straps on the front/bottom edge, to keep it from drifting back.

The bungee built in on the top is nice for holding a discarded wind breaker or sweatshirt as it warms up.

The zippers are water resistant, so they have a firm action and it takes two hands to zip and unzip them.

You may even want to go with the insulated 12 L one; that probably would hold a cold 12-pack of cans and wouldn't be floppy when not stuffed full.

They have a slash pocket on the lid that is the right size for an axle nut wrench and maybe some documents.

 

[RandyF57]

Certainly worth looking into.

 

[Unicorn]

I have a “Wired Freedom”, ebike...

I've never ridden a Freedom but have owned Arkel Dolphin 16s and 24s for almost 10 years. They have a great cam-locking system for tubes 15 mm in diameter and over. I can attach and detach them with a single hand. They hang securely and don't rattle even on washboard roads and switchback trails. It has a perfect design for me with outside pockets, and the 24s have a space for wet garmets to drain. They are fully waterproof, but I still like to line them with wide roll-top backpacking liners. I can pull the liner and contents of the pannier out and use the bags alone, like going to a grocery store after setting up a base camp. I also use silnylon backpack rain covers that keep them clean and dry when things get really wet.

These pics are years old, and some items have been added, some deleted, and some upgraded, but they are still accurate.

Panniers:
Garage, 13.7 lbs. (Left front) - https://photos.app.goo.gl/wtBkagW4fbfQxnJn7
Primary Sleep System, 12 lbs. (Right front) - https://photos.app.goo.gl/s4ZwacKEVL7obUGv6
Kitchen, 14.5 lbs. (Left rear)- https://photos.app.goo.gl/WnqJj7b6UxGNSvjg8
Bedroom/Bathroom, 11 lbs. (Right rear) - https://photos.app.goo.gl/Psj6sHpoiy7jq3JY7

Stay safe.

 

[Bikeguy]

I have a Rockbros rear and front rack. It works great and the velcro straps are pretty long. Sounds like you're going another way. Let me know if you want me to measure the straps. This picture was this morning at Fort Desoto Park in St. Petersburg FL.

 

[Unicorn]

I have a Rockbros rear and front rack. It works great and the velcro straps are pretty long. Sounds like you're going another way. Let me know if you want me to measure the straps. This picture was this morning at Fort Desoto Park in St. Petersburg FL.

I'm definitely dialed in now. Thanks, man. It's a little harder with a fully suspended bike. The Arkel bags carry the weight much lower and would probably work in addition to your rear bag if u wanted more space. There aren't too many hills in Desoto Park, I'd bet.

Stay safe.

 

[drdaveuk]

For an alternative to the Velcro strap, there are two click in options. I bought an Ibera rack and matching PakRak trunk bag. You don't need to change racks, but could get a PakRak adapter for your rack, and purchase an Ibera trunk bag. I like how solidly the bag mounts. So much more secure than the Velcro strap trunk bags I used to use. https://ibera.info/products/rear-carrier-adaptor-for-pakrak-bags-ib-qb3
The other version is called MIK.

 

[Lovetoride]

Much easier and I found much more practical is using a Wire Basket (I repurposed Freezer Baskets and spraypainted them to match the Bike) and zip tie them onto the exsisting Rack. Then you just drop your Bag or whatever into the Wire BasKet and be done with it. If you want the Wire Basket off use your Nail Clippers to cut the zip ties.

Cheers

 

[RandyF57]

Great suggestions from everyone. I was able to use velcro straps to add length to the existing straps on my trunkbag. They are surprisingly secue and meet my needs, however it is a project to remove and reinstall the bag. Ideally a custom base for clicking in the bag base would be preferred.