My first impression: “Damn, that's
bright!”. Featuring upcycled fabric and a bright logo, this bag
demands a double take. I held the Transition up to my current saddle
bag for comparison. I was immediately convinced it wouldn't fit
everything; one 29er tube, two tire levers, a multi-tool, and a patch
kit. I was wrong; this pack is deceptively spacious (1.7L). I could
probably fit a CO2 inflator if I wrapped my spare tube tighter and
put the patch kit in a small plastic bag instead of the case it came
in. The bag has a larger zippered opening than other seat bags I've
used - no more taking out three items just to get to my wedged in
muli-tool.
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| My packing skills leave much to be desired... |
Attaching the bag to the seat rails of
my saddle was a little tricky. The Transition uses a tri-glide buckle
situated on the underside of the bag, making it difficult to see. A
side release buckle would be much easier and faster. The stitching
came apart slightly on the end of the webbing after one use, we'll
see how it holds up to a few months. Once the bag is attached,
the wrap-around strap works really well to cinch it in place. For
extra security, there is a hook and loop closure that wraps around
the seat post. I went over the bars last weekend, and made quite the scene flailing down the trail. The bag held up great, with not a scratch to the sturdy nylon material.
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| All snugged up! |
Looking to use this for city riding?
The door of the bag has a vertical reflective loop that you can also
attach a safety light to. Though, the loop would work better for most
clip mounted tail lights if it was positioned horizontally.
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| Low profile design lines up with the back of the saddle |
While there a few things I'd change
about this bag, it is a great addition to my gear family. It checks
off a few boxes that other name brand manufacturers can't – like
being handmade in Colorado by a company that supports an enormous
recycling initiative.
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| Taking the Transition for its first day on the trails! |
Disclaimer: This saddle bag was provided at no charge for review by Green Guru.
