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These are the ultimate waterproof and light saddle bags for those who enjoy riding fast and efficiently.
Features:
- Compatible with every type of rack andeasy to install with very strong velcro straps.
- Lower hook to stabilize the bag on the rack.
- Featherweight of 540 G
- Suit all your adventures whether it's on your new E-bike, your Fat bike, or on your gravel bike, etc.
- Tough bag that will resist the environment and solid on rough terrains.
Stand-alone use, or combined with any trunk bag, such as our very own TailRider.
Position: rear rack
Weight: 540 g (19 oz)
Volume: 28 L (1708 cu. in.) for both bags
Dimensions per bag: 14.5” x 11” x 5.5” (37cm x 28cm x 14cm)
- Featherweight 420D Ripstop Nylon with PU coating.
- 100% waterproof roll-top design.
- Ultralight horizontal stays kept bags clear of the wheel.
- Reflectors on all sides for safety.
- Built-in handle or optional shoulder strap.
- Rolls tight for easy storage (compact rolled size 15” x 4” x 2”).
- Attached and detached from your rack in a jiffy
- Ethically made in Asia.
- Built for lightness and performance.
- The lifetime warranty still applies, but wear and tear and resistance to impact is less than with Arkel’s heavy-grade products.
Pair it with a Trunk Bag
Can be paired with the TailRider Trunk Bag for simplicity, functionality and lightness!
Hit the road with Arkel Dry-Lites, the lightest waterproof bicycle panniers on the market. 100% waterproof, with a sleek design, able to accommodate a volume of 28 liters and with an incredible featherweight of 540 grams, the Dry-Lites are literally incomparable.