I bought one 14 months ago. Lands End/John O'Groats, Round Ireland, Med and back, plus weekly riding for groceries shop etc. I've hammered this bag, it's versatile, excellent design, durable, fast to clip & unclip from bike. Best top box on the market.
Thank you for showing us the bag more in detail. Those side hard board on the inside are for the extension, not to make the middle bottom even harder, but the make the extension bottom hard.
@@thegenxrider I'd prefer to put it on at the start of journey if it's monsoon season. i tend to do it with my bag pack that come with rain cover. That being said, I still subscribe to the rolltop is the true waterproof / weatherproof.
@@RealFableFox In the UK we don't have many monsoons 🙂 I agree with you, you cannot beat a good rolltop bag if you know you are going to experience lots of rain or some very heavy downpours like a monsoon.
Just used one of these on the back seat of my GSA on a trip to the Dolomites . It performed well , though is high , so swinging your leg over is a bit hard . No complaints with it though . Thanks
That kind of lock makes it easy work to anyone to open that bag without taking the lock off. Take something that pushes a pin through those zippers, or a simple baggage lock.
Just bought this bag myself, and so far am quite pleased with it. The "manual" shows a rubber handle, which I do not find anywhere on this bag. I also wonder why the loops on the four straps are twisted rather than straight? What is the purpose of that? Great review!
@@thegenxrider Yeh, I think it is a translation matter. The four straps that come in the accessory bag have a loop at one end, but the loops have a twist so they don't lay perfectly flat. Just wondering why.
Excellent review of the features. I'm a little concerned about the soak test. I wish the hose had pointed toward the front of the bag, the direction rain most likely would come from. Also, with the bag attached to the bike with external straps, would the cover really provide rain protection. Thanks for the review.
Thanks! Good points. The cover is quite large and easily covers all of the bag. The only downside of these types of covers I have found is lifting up or off at speed.
@@thegenxrider Thanks mate - damn - if only it was 45cm unexpanded... or totally expanded (I have a 45x30 case I wanted it to fit). But I suspect expanded it's too big.
I really like mine but I find the hard boards in the side bow out under the tension of being pulled down/out from the tie-down straps. Am I doing something wrong?
Do you mean the straps integrated into the bag or additional tie-downs? If it's not well packed out, then the sides might bow when you strap it down. I use the tie-downs integrated into the bag, then use a cargo net over the top.
much useful than typical top boxes. but i worry how can this be fixed/secured on the bracket compared to top boxes like Shad and such ehich are screwed down.like you can leave behind worry free when you park somewhere
This is an on-and-off-style bag, so will always have its limitations as compared to a top box. As you said, you could always bolt it down or use something like the steel wire "PacSafe" cargo nets.
Will this bag fit on a passenger seat together with a top case behind and side panniers? The bike is BMW F900XR. Until now I used a Givi roll-bag, as an additional luggage, but it has got worn out and I'm looking for something new.
I just got mine today. It fits my 2 person dome tent but only with the ends extended as the poles are too long otherwise. My sleeping bag and inflatable mat fit end to end alongside the tent in the bag. All three together take up a bit less than half of the bag. If you have shorter poles (mine are 54cm long) or you just pack the poles externally you wouldn’t have to extend the sides. You could honestly pack an entire camping kit inside it.
@@jamesdaniel6907 That's great to know. I also like that it's cube-shaped and the sides open up, which makes for easier unpacking of just a couple of items.
if it cant handle 30 seconds under a garden hose then its just not waterproof. If you spend a full day getting rained on everything in that bags gonna be drenched
The bag also comes with a rain cover, so it should be fine. I was testing to see how much potential water ingress before you put the rain cover on. At 14.20 you can see the rain cover. Hope that explains the method to my madness 🙂
I bought one 14 months ago. Lands End/John O'Groats, Round Ireland, Med and back, plus weekly riding for groceries shop etc. I've hammered this bag, it's versatile, excellent design, durable, fast to clip & unclip from bike. Best top box on the market.
Excellent!!! It really is a great bag for the price.
Thank you for showing us the bag more in detail. Those side hard board on the inside are for the extension, not to make the middle bottom even harder, but the make the extension bottom hard.
Thanks for the info!
Great realistic review. Thanks mate!
Just bought one on the Black Friday sales....
I bought one based on your review and was very pleased with it. Thanks
Excellent!
119$ not cheap cheap , but way less$ than a top case. thanks for the review. most likely will be ordering one of these SOON.
I agree, not as cheap as some others, but I think it offers a decent value/quality ratio.
Really good presentation! Thnx.👍
And yes, it's leaking rain through zip, that's why it has raincover for that.
Yes it does, thanks. It's nice to know you have some time to stop and get the rain cover on before the water get's inside.
@@thegenxrider I'd prefer to put it on at the start of journey if it's monsoon season. i tend to do it with my bag pack that come with rain cover. That being said, I still subscribe to the rolltop is the true waterproof / weatherproof.
@@RealFableFox In the UK we don't have many monsoons 🙂
I agree with you, you cannot beat a good rolltop bag if you know you are going to experience lots of rain or some very heavy downpours like a monsoon.
Excellent review and video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Thank you very much
Just used one of these on the back seat of my GSA on a trip to the Dolomites . It performed well , though is high , so swinging your leg over is a bit hard . No complaints with it though . Thanks
I agree, feels a bit like you have an top box on the back at times.
As you said, performs well and for the price, a decent piece of luggage.
That kind of lock makes it easy work to anyone to open that bag without taking the lock off. Take something that pushes a pin through those zippers, or a simple baggage lock.
Just bought this bag myself, and so far am quite pleased with it. The "manual" shows a rubber handle, which I do not find anywhere on this bag. I also wonder why the loops on the four straps are twisted rather than straight? What is the purpose of that?
Great review!
I also do not have a rubber handle, maybe a "Chinglish error 🙂
What straps are you referring to? I don't see anything twisted on my bag.
@@thegenxrider Yeh, I think it is a translation matter. The four straps that come in the accessory bag have a loop at one end, but the loops have a twist so they don't lay perfectly flat. Just wondering why.
@@crupert23225 I have them mounted on my luggage rack. The twist makes sense when you attach them as a loop if that makes sense.
Love your video, very useful. Thx
Excellent review of the features. I'm a little concerned about the soak test. I wish the hose had pointed toward the front of the bag, the direction rain most likely would come from. Also, with the bag attached to the bike with external straps, would the cover really provide rain protection. Thanks for the review.
Thanks! Good points.
The cover is quite large and easily covers all of the bag.
The only downside of these types of covers I have found is lifting up or off at speed.
Merci pour la présentation!😊
Your welcome!
Thank You Very much for that In Depth Review sir... 🫡🙏
Thank for the video 📹
Nice review mate - what's the internal storage width without the expansions? (so in 40l mode)
Thanks. Size unexpanded. L350 x W300 x D300 mm
@@thegenxrider Thanks mate - damn - if only it was 45cm unexpanded... or totally expanded (I have a 45x30 case I wanted it to fit). But I suspect expanded it's too big.
@@guyblin If you expand just one side, you will get your 45cm.
@@thegenxrider Yeah, sadly then it's all lopsided :(
Hi, what is the width of the strap for the buckle is it 20mm or 25mm?so do still recommend this tailbag after almost a year now?
25mm straps. Bag is still doing well.
@@thegenxrider thanks for the respond. Plan to get one my self but the Rhinowalk 33L-45L (MTR4045) motorcycle bag.
I really like mine but I find the hard boards in the side bow out under the tension of being pulled down/out from the tie-down straps. Am I doing something wrong?
Do you mean the straps integrated into the bag or additional tie-downs?
If it's not well packed out, then the sides might bow when you strap it down.
I use the tie-downs integrated into the bag, then use a cargo net over the top.
much useful than typical top boxes. but i worry how can this be fixed/secured on the bracket compared to top boxes like Shad and such ehich are screwed down.like you can leave behind worry free when you park somewhere
great video btw
This is an on-and-off-style bag, so will always have its limitations as compared to a top box.
As you said, you could always bolt it down or use something like the steel wire "PacSafe" cargo nets.
Will this bag fit on a passenger seat together with a top case behind and side panniers? The bike is BMW F900XR.
Until now I used a Givi roll-bag, as an additional luggage, but it has got worn out and I'm looking for something new.
It might be a bit tight. If you look at my website review I post all the dimensions of the bag.
genxrider.com/rhinowalk-40-60l-motorcycle-bag/
@@thegenxriderThanks 👍🏻
I just recently received mine, and have noticed that it has a strange smell, has anybody else had this problem?
As I recall it had a weird plastic-type smell, but to be honest, haven't noticed it since.
Can you fit a tent and sleeping bag in it?
Yes, if they are the lightweight type. If not, will obviously depend on the size of the tent and sleeping bag.
I just got mine today. It fits my 2 person dome tent but only with the ends extended as the poles are too long otherwise. My sleeping bag and inflatable mat fit end to end alongside the tent in the bag. All three together take up a bit less than half of the bag.
If you have shorter poles (mine are 54cm long) or you just pack the poles externally you wouldn’t have to extend the sides.
You could honestly pack an entire camping kit inside it.
@@jamesdaniel6907 thats the plan. I want to put all my camping stuff in it. Thanks
@@jamesdaniel6907 That's great to know. I also like that it's cube-shaped and the sides open up, which makes for easier unpacking of just a couple of items.
if it cant handle 30 seconds under a garden hose then its just not waterproof. If you spend a full day getting rained on everything in that bags gonna be drenched
The bag also comes with a rain cover, so it should be fine. I was testing to see how much potential water ingress before you put the rain cover on. At 14.20 you can see the rain cover. Hope that explains the method to my madness 🙂
@@thegenxrider oh okay in that case I stand entirely corrected. Thanks for clarifying :)