Bags vs. Boxes
Hi Folks,
maybe this topic has been discussed already somewhere, if so, forgive me for posting the question again...
Anyway, everybody's talking here almost always about boxes, and which ones to choose etc. Now I was looking at other options at well, and the use of bags didn't seem too bad...
As far as I can see it, comparing bags and boxes, I came up with the following:
- boxes give better protection against weather conditions (although bags are also water-proof)
- boxes protect your stuff better in case of falling (but bags may come off easier?)
- boxes are better for theft-protection
- boxes are easily fit when leaving, just sort of click-on and go
on the other hand:
- the weight of bags is A LOT less (which also saves the suspension)
- bags are a lot less expensive
- bags might be more easily repaired (?)
- with bags the weight of your luggage is closer to your bike
I was thinking of geting one bag each side on the back, one big bag on top on the back, a tankbag, and a 'hanging' bag on each side of the tank.
Anyone got some experience, advice, do's and dont's...?
As usual, looking forward to your valuable opinions...
Jef
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