Rhinowalk 13L Bike Saddle Bag Review || Should you buy this Bikepacking Kit?

[@clippingin1593]

It's good value for money gear. I've had their 2.5L seatpack for a while and it's holding up well. Interesting to hear you mention 'contact'. I bought their 5L pack and on a 125 mile day ride it wore a hole in my winter-weight leggings, and then rubbed a layer of skin off my hamstring...ouch. I think it's going to be an inherent problem with any large seatpack which relies on saddle rail and seatpost anchors, but you're on the right side of things with non-abrasive contact.

[@onemorecyclist]

Ouch, that sounds painful. I quite like the idea of a 2.5L one for day rides on the road bike. It's such a slight, non-rubbing contact in my case thankfully and I stopped noticing it after a while but yes I'm wondering if it's just a fact of life with these types of bags.

[@clippingin1593]

@@onemorecyclist you could tape a closed cell foam roll to the back of the seatpost then when you strap the bag it will be slightly further back & away from your hamstrings

[@MentheHarssema]

I have the same question about the chafing of the bag to your thighs. Is it this bag/brand that has this or is it a general saddlebag thing. I just bought the same one and the chafing/rubbing against my thighs is my biggest concern. Does anyone know this? Thanks!! Also great video!!

[@onemorecyclist]

Good question. I suspect it's fairly common with the large saddlebags. As I think I mentioned in the video it doesn't cause me any issues on the rides though. That being said a friend of mine uses a Restrap saddlebag (16L or 18L I think) and that doesn't touch the backs of his legs at all.

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Had any issue with hotels? B&B,s with taking bike to your room???

[@onemorecyclist]

So far I haven't had any issues. With B&Bs and more upmarket hotels I'd always contact prior, to check they can safely secure my bike somewhere (or if at all etc.). With all the Premier Inn hotels I've ever used with a bike (a lot over the years!) you can just wheel the bike into your room. Whether that's official policy I'm not sure but I think I remember finding a blurb in their small print a few years ago that they welcome cyclists/bikes. I've never experienced any problems anyway. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!

[@kennyg-bestlifecycling]

Most won’t let you

[@davinacaine3615]

Premier Inn say on there website that all their hotels accept bikes in the rooms. Last one I turned up at thought they’d only got an upstairs room and the receptionist offered to help carry it up with me

[@onemorecyclist]

@@davinacaine3615 nice to hear some other positive experiences with bikes and Premier Inns. We were in the Glasgow one recently on the 3rd floor and the lifts were not working - they just offered to store the bikes in their office overnight. Really went out of their way to help and it's so nice after a long day in the saddle to get this kind of zero-fuss about bikes at a hotel. Happy cycling!

[@onemorecyclist]

@@kennyg-bestlifecycling my experience has been the exact opposite of this.

[@davidhudson7590]

They do a seat cage for it I just ordered and spotted it free on one deal A express so holds itfirm for swaying and keeps bagfurther back by couple inch but saw them solo the cages about7 in there shop on a express atb

[@filip1278]

Can y provide some link

[@jockwhisky1]

Thank you for this video.

[@onemorecyclist]

Hope it was useful 👍

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Six months ago, I decided to swap from a pannier/bags system to saddle mounted (like yours) and a frame bag. I lost a few litres in capacity, but gained massive performance, weight reduction, aero and subsequent endurance. What's more, it definitely helped me toss the unnecessary bits. I see the "I have everything in my panniers" cyclists and I'm so chuffed I'm no longer that. 1km touring later: I'll never go back to the rack & bags again.

[@onemorecyclist]

It's great when you land on a setup that just 'works' for what you need! Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!

[@TenFalconsMusic]

@Onemorecyclist Update: I've just added another 4L bag (under my 13L) a 1.5L top tube bag and a 1L top tube bag for tools (mounted near the rear hub for a lower centre of gravity). I'm doing a tour of the American west coast and the added capacity will undoubtedly come in handy. Especially having now added a massive amount of tools to my new setup. Would definitely send you photos if you so desired.

[@tristanv7628]

Thanks for the video !

[@onemorecyclist]

My pleasure. Hope you found it of some use.

[@tristanv7628]

@@onemorecyclist i finaly bought it after a good deal. Sadly i didnt watch your video again before setting up and i broke one of the two main plastique belt bukle lmao after a short offroad trail lmao. so i don't know how to fix the fuck of it now ^^

[@eliasdaviddiazfrancisco5341]

Oh, I have the same cap of Artengo

[@tonycaluda1868]

I'll comment on the bag touching the thighs ... There are bags that don't do that, for ex my 9litre Giant is fine, I don't touch it. And I have fat thighs - I rub the paint off the front of my saddle rails ;) It probably depends on how wide the bag is AT the seatpost, the thicker ones rub/ touch thighs. The rhino one looks quite thick/ wide at the seatpost, mine is more of a wedge shape.

[@onemorecyclist]

Thanks for the comment, Tony. Yes it is fairly wide at the seatpost end. In all honesty I haven't noticed the bag touching my legs the last handful of times I've used it. Perhaps I'm packing/fitting it better with experience, not sure. Good bit of kit and still pretty pleased with it overall. Happy cycling!

[@luminousfractal420]

They sell a stabilizer (twin bottle holder) for $20, but given the bag can be had for $35 (just done) its a bit much. Shame not included for another few $'s

[@onemorecyclist]

Ah, just seen that. Not sure I'd have use for it but it's a good idea for carrying extra water - and preventing swing on the bag if it's off-putting etc. Agree it might be nice if something like that was included. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling!

[@oruzitch1117]

Bought both items for about 30 US during the 11.11 aliexpress sale

[@unclejohn5012]

They are bundled together for a cheap price

[@Bungle2010]

It's a shame none of the saddle packs from these Chinese brands seem to have an air release valve.

[@hsmythi]

Just got my 13l rhinowalk saddle bag and there is valve for releasing air.

[@dram4king]

Can someone please put stuff in bags so we can get an idea of what goes in it etc?

[@selfactualizer2099]

i dont really support the military, but look into military rolls, we learned how to pack rucksacks like we were getting highscores in a video game. there is a certain method of rolling your shirts for example that turns them into little "pills", it squeezes all the air out but doesnt make your clothes look wrinkled, increasing capacity by quite a bit. not suggesting you stuff your bag, but its extremely helpful to downsize further

[@onemorecyclist]

That's a great tip - and rucksack packing image! I got quite adept at rolling work shirts et al. during 10 years or so cycle commuting. Took a while to get the method right but I don't think you could tell they'd been transported in cycling luggage. Happy cycling!

[@kennyg-bestlifecycling]

Mine swings like a hyper active puppy’s tail the more power I apply , or faster I pedal ! So annoying . Won’t be using it again

[@zedddddful]

Tighten the straps and stay seated it's much better then.

[@fantech7522]

You can buy a metal piece, that stablizes the bag. Semms to work, testing it this weekend

[@onemorecyclist]

That's a shame as otherwise you might get on with it nicely (size, quality, usability etc.). There is a stabilizer mount available if excessive swaying is an issue but you might be over this product now and don't want to look at it. Appreciate the comment and happy cycling!

[@onemorecyclist]

@@fantech7522 thanks for adding this bit of info into the comments! How did you get on with it? I actually bought the same thing for an off road MTB trip last month (bit of a just in case it sways more on the rougher terrain) and it was a bit of a faff setting up (and needed a bit of manual bending to the right width) but otherwise it did the job really well.