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Review on Aero Wedge Pack Fixer Large by Joseph Long

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Large (expandable) backpack is almost perfect

Five starts because there aren't enough quick-release seat pockets available and these fit in almost all boxes. the parallelogram mechanism above caused stress when switching on and off, which led to failure of the female part of the quick-disconnect pair within a year. This package inserts and snaps into place at the back; Zero chance of encountering resistance. Unless you're one of those unfortunate people who have reported instances where the front edge of the pack was too long, hitting the seatpost and preventing the QuickClick from locking. Part of that depends on how far forward the saddle is, as this bag's clip only attaches to the long, flat bottoms of the seat rails, not the back of the seat rails, which are at an angle to one another. There's no denying that there are plenty of pockets ahead of where Topeak holds onto the female part of the QuickClick pair. If your seat is pushed too far forward, you may not have enough nose room with that large bag (unfolded or not, as it expands backwards). In that case, the medium size of this product will probably suit you. In any case, there is some slack because the fabric is flexible. If you're not securing your seat all the way forward on the rails, this bag leaves room for at least one short-travel Thudbuster seatpost. Finally, you'll need at least 6.5 inches of clearance between the bottom of the seat rails and the bottom of the nose of the oversized bag. Many of the expensive tools and components I keep in this bag are what I take with me to coffee shops etc. I like that the tailgate has thin gussets that limit its movement when parallel to the ground and create a shelf of sorts. There was a net on this valve. I would like Topeak to put the mesh on both sides of the inside as well. Even with the expansion, the back could have had mesh sleeves and front pockets; this would be suitable for users of both configurations. It would be nice if the bottom was reinforced with the same plastic used to shape and reinforce the top (I was able to cut off the bottom of my broken Novara bag and the plastic part works great and fits in the seam. Finally got one I received, all black... The fabric textures of the top and bottom are the same as the picture, but the bottom is the same black as the top.

Pros
  • Large openings accommodate all the things you take with you on your journey. Expandable.
Cons
  • Lots of things