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["Assembled in Canada","Bags for travelers","Recumbent","Seat Bag","Touring"]
This is an ultra-functional bag for enthusiasts who enjoy travelling ! The TailRider has been a classic for years, quite popular with the cycling community because of its durability and functionality.
Now available in new colors with Ecopak recycled fabric ; Wolf Grey, Black Knight and highly visible Lime colors.ÂÂ
Features:
- Interior isolated and padded volume with divider to protect and adapt to your gear;
- Expandable top panel to increase your loading capacity from 8 to 11L.ÂÂ
- 100% waterproof rain cover to keep your phone or tablet dry even when the rain is unleashed on you thanks to the integrated rain cover;
- Available in Tough 1000D Cordura Nylon in Red, Yellow and Black colors. ÂÂ
- Can be installed on any bike rack or our Randonneur saddle support Randonneur Seat Post Rack, the TailRider offers better fabrics construction, more cargo space and features;
Now available in Ecopak recycle fabric Wolf Grey, Black Knight and highly visible Lime colors.ÂÂ
- Designed in Canada, made in Vietnam.ÂÂ
Minimum Rack Width Requirement: 3.15" (80 mm)
Weight: 660 g (1.46 lbs)
Volume: 8 to 11 L (488 - 700 cu. in.)
- Durable fabric Materials ;
- Cordura Nylon 1000D for Black, Red, Yellow.
- EcoPak EPXL 200D with C0 DWR for Lime color.
- EcoPak EPXL 400D with C0 DWR for Wolf Grey, Black Knight colors.
- Waterproof YKK zippers
- Integrated Nylon rain cover
- Ethically made in Vietnam
Orders received before 10:30 am EST are usually processed and shipped on the day the order is received (Monday thru Friday).
Waterproof zippers keep the rain out, but for longer rides the TailRider has an integrated rain cover sewn into its own pocket. Just grab under the front flap and pull it out and over the TailRider.
Pair It With the Randonneur Rack
If you're looking for a light and sleek rack to accompany your TailRider, our Randonneur Seat Post Rack weighs less than 500 g. This combo is the lightest and sleekest alternative out there to wide trunk bags and wobbly seat post connections. Gearing up doesn’t mean compromising on weight, aerodynamics or space.
