Vic
Cozad, NE
Silverstone Bag critique
I took the bag on a 5 day trip. I like the bag, but I had to fix it. The expendable handle bezel wasn't properly fastened to the bag body. The assemblers had totally missed the screw holes with the screws. When the handle was extended, it pulled the bezel with it. I unzipped the liner and found the cause. It didn't take too much effort to remove the screws, align the holes, and reinstall the screws. The only other thing about the bag is the tie straps that are tucked into the back. There are no instructions explaining how these were intended to be used. The pocket clips don't pull out very far and are sort of hard to buckle into. I used the straps to tie on a 2 man tent. They worked, but it seemed like it would be hard on the female part of the buckle. And it was a little hard to get them tucked back into the pocket when done. But, I would buy it again.
Brian Burke
Las Vegas, NV
Firstgear - Silverstone Gear Roller Bag
This is a big bag but I have a 17 inch widescreen laptop and it fits nice. This bag attaches to the sissy bar by two monster Velcro bands and it isn't going anywhere. I wanted to provide a bit of bottom support so I installed the luggage rack for my bike. It shifts a little now but it isn't under as much pressure and it still isn't going anywhere. The telescoping handle and the wheels on the bottom allow it to go from bike to airport quickly and easily. Bag looks good and it is adequately durable. Comes with a rain cover. This is about the only way I know to commute with a motorcycle if you have a laptop. There are smaller ones but if you have a monster laptop like I do this is the way to go.
Robert P. Butler
Lewisville, TX
Best Roller Bag Yet...
I work for an airline and see a lot of bags. I have a roller bag for when I travel because I never check bags.
This Firstgear roller bag is the best I've ever seen. Sure it could use a few more pockets. It has some, but more would be great. It holds my laptop safely and caries a lot of stuff in the huge main area. The wheels are smooth running and the zippers are strong and lockable. I use my bag everyday for work to carry my lunch, laptop & charger & mouse, files, and all my other stuff. It's awesome. I think if I had a bike, this would be the perfect bag for trips. There are all kinds of Velcro mounting points all over this bag and it even comes with a rain cover and a storage bag for when you're not using it.
If you get this bag you will not be disappointed...Trust me!
Gervais
Trois-Rivieres, QC
excellent
Good stuff, only one thing that bugs me is the rain cover. When we attach the duffel bag, should have one which combine the two (duffel and roller bag).