I just purchased a big Firstgear expandable tank bag for my 2008 Wee-Strom. It does not fit the Wee worth a damn. Dimensions are: 14"L x 10"W x 8"H compressed, 11"H when expanded. A picture of it is attached.
I have to take it back for a refund; a 200-mile round trip. Magnets and wings holding magnets are not in the right place. It has a flat bottom and maybe it needs to be curved for a good fit?
So I don't make the same mistake again, can anyone recommend a large magnetic tank bag that actually fits the Stroms well?
From reading other posts about this, the Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic is supposed to be a good fit, and I may end up with that, but I would prefer a bigger bag than that. I have looked at a Manta XL in person, and there is nothing "extra large" about it. Touring 2-up with camping gear for a month at a time, I need all the room I can get, anywhere I can get it. I also plan on using tank panniers in addition to regular rear panniers.
I have read that the Wolfman Rainier fits, but it does not come in a magnetic version.
Perhaps I will have to settle for a smaller bag in order to get a good fit, or even give up the magnetic option as a last resort, but please help me avoid a mistake again. I realize tank bag preferences are very personal, but if I had a list of ones that actually fit well, or even some general advice on what to look for to insure a better fit, it will help me immensely in my shopping.
With 3 feet of snow in the last week, it's tough for me to take the bike to stores to try the fit, although that would be ideal. Plus, most stores have a pretty limited selection.
Thanks for any help and recommendations. I've read every post I can find on tank bags, so please don't tell me this has been discussed before and chide me for not searching the forum. Why do most threads include a post that says this? Besides, everything has been discussed before, which would leave us nothing to talk about, would it?
Helpful responses are MUCH appreciated. Thanks!
I have to take it back for a refund; a 200-mile round trip. Magnets and wings holding magnets are not in the right place. It has a flat bottom and maybe it needs to be curved for a good fit?
So I don't make the same mistake again, can anyone recommend a large magnetic tank bag that actually fits the Stroms well?
From reading other posts about this, the Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic is supposed to be a good fit, and I may end up with that, but I would prefer a bigger bag than that. I have looked at a Manta XL in person, and there is nothing "extra large" about it. Touring 2-up with camping gear for a month at a time, I need all the room I can get, anywhere I can get it. I also plan on using tank panniers in addition to regular rear panniers.
I have read that the Wolfman Rainier fits, but it does not come in a magnetic version.
Perhaps I will have to settle for a smaller bag in order to get a good fit, or even give up the magnetic option as a last resort, but please help me avoid a mistake again. I realize tank bag preferences are very personal, but if I had a list of ones that actually fit well, or even some general advice on what to look for to insure a better fit, it will help me immensely in my shopping.
With 3 feet of snow in the last week, it's tough for me to take the bike to stores to try the fit, although that would be ideal. Plus, most stores have a pretty limited selection.
Thanks for any help and recommendations. I've read every post I can find on tank bags, so please don't tell me this has been discussed before and chide me for not searching the forum. Why do most threads include a post that says this? Besides, everything has been discussed before, which would leave us nothing to talk about, would it?
Helpful responses are MUCH appreciated. Thanks!