Rear rack bag - advice!

[ScotiaLass]

Having always ridden MTB's, I will soon be the owner of a Dawes hybrid.
It has a rack fitted and I want a rear rack bag for it, but knowing nothing about these things, I really need some advice! The more I look, the more I seem to confuse myself!

So, here's the criteria:
Price: Around £40 would be ideal
Size: Not too big, up to 7-10 L would be acceptable (if i get bigger I'll only fill it with rubbish, like my handbag!)
Fitting: Once on the bike, it will stay there so carry straps aren't a necessity
Weather proofing: Doesn't matter too much as I can always buy a rain cover, but showerproof would be useful

Thanks in advance!

 

[MontyVeda]

i use a 12.5L Ortleib front roller on my rear pannier for everyday use... i think they're about £70+ a pair so maybe a bit over budget.

 

[ScotiaLass]

i use a 12.5L Ortleib front roller on my rear pannier for everyday use... i think they're about £70+ a pair so maybe a bit over budget.

Yeah just a bit...and I don't want panniers, just a rear rack bag (remind me of this next summer, when I may possibly be looking for panniers lol)

 

[vickster]

I have a topeak one with fold out panniers which slides on. They do a non slidey, non fold out version. I wouldn't be without it

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-trunk-bag-ex-w-velcro/rp-prod57994

What sort of rack is it?

 

[ScotiaLass]

I have a topeak one with fold out panniers which slides on. They do a non slidey, non fold out version. I wouldn't be without it

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-trunk-bag-ex-w-velcro/rp-prod57994

What sort of rack is it?

There's different racks? lol

I don't know but it's this bike...

 

[vickster]

Yes, as there are different manufacturers That one I linked should be fine and CRC have 365 day free returns if not

 

[ScotiaLass]

Yes, as there are different manufacturers That one I linked should be fine and CRC have 365 day free returns if not

That looks good!

 

[ScotiaLass]

Seen this as well which looked quite good...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vaude-silkroad-medium-pannier-bag/rp-prod93166

 

[vickster]

Looks rather bigger if that's what you want. Get both, return one?

The Topeak one I have isn't even full with purse, glasses, abus lock, sunnies in case, phone, tools, some piece of clothing, a book...

In fact the vaude one has less capacity?! Looks bigger!

 

[Saluki]

Do you not fancy a nice pretty one?

 

[mcshroom]

I currently use one of these.
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&url=carrdura-rack-bag

It's been my audax and commuting bag for the last couple years, fastens with velcro strips on all four corners and the material is actually tougher than the paint finish on my rear rack.

 

[Ganymede]

Do you not fancy a nice pretty one?

Do they exist?! They all seem to be black, unless they are panniers. I do have a greenish clip-on shoulderbag which I have found extremely useful as a briefcase/day bag, but it's pricey - I got it in a sale for a bit less and then suggested my sister pay for it and give it to me for my birthday. The lining is a weirdly bright orange. I live with that.

This one: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/union-34-sleek-shoulder-pannier-bag-medium-25l/

 

[ScotiaLass]

Do you not fancy a nice pretty one?

Can't find one that isn't black!

 

[ScotiaLass]

I'm almost at my decision....any more thoughts?

 

[welsh dragon]

I'm almost at my decision....any more thoughts?

Oooh. Which one. Which one.......