I have a tan seat and have been wanting tan bags forever, but I can't afford the 600 bucks to get ospreys.
I found some ranger bags (the ones that look like a slanted parallelagram) for $150 but I'm not sure if they'd look good on my drifter or not.
Have any of you used these, and what is your experience with them?
Go over to the web site and look through the pic gallery... I'll bet there are some pics there of Ranger bags on a drifter.
I had ospreys - they are great bags... but after a bit I realized I prefer to see the rear fender. I use other means of carrying stuff now. No bags.
I couldn't agree more with Chief...the bike looks so much better when you can see the rear fender. I have a set of Ranger bags and have been really pleased with them. They were purchased on eBay from someone who had never even put them on a bike, so they are brand new. Again, I like them...but the fender is eye candy!
Todd
What are these "other means" you speak of?
I've tried a backpack but don't really like it. It makes my back hot and I feel like a 6th grader. What ideas do you guys have?
I have a two up seat. I have us cavalry horse saddlebags, I have a soft cooler, or a roll bag that can also work as a backrest. When my wife used to ride with me on it, I had bike backpack/luggage that fit on my Corbin passenger back rest.
I also have a cargo net that can be used on the seat, or on the bottom part of the winshield to hold stuff. On the windshield - jackets rain gear, etc
inside windshield bags etc