Rack Trunk/Panniers find

[Catrin]

Lookee what I found

It has panniers that can be folded up when not in use, and the weight doesn't seem bad, just a little over a pound empty. Is there a concern with the length of the panniers since I have 26 inch wheels or is that a non-concern?

It states that there are 500 cubic inches of storage that is expandable to 1,430 (I assume this means when the panniers are in use). I cannot seem to visualize what might fit in 500 cubic inches...but it is likely large enough for use in a brevet or century rides.

I do like the fact that it would be very visible, especially in the fall/low light/possible rainy conditions and it has a rain cover. Would love to find something equally visible that would better match my bike - but yellow is far more visible than blue...

This Arkel Tailrider is the most expensive of the two....but am starting to lean in this direction. Arkel seems to have a good reputation and it might fit my needs better than the other two - and red is quite visible Red trunk + blue bike? Hmmmm

Does anyone have opinions on the quality of Arkel Tailrider vs the Novara Commuter Trunk? I am going to contact Arkel to make certain that I don't HAVE to use their rack for it - but it doesn't look like that should be necessary.

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Added: No special rack required, and here is a link to a video/review of the Arkel Tailrider

I have pretty much sold myself on this bag - and right now Arkel is including a free membership to Adventure Cycling Association for a $100 purchase. I was going to do that anyway