Vintage Veloce
pro rider
I just received the Biltwell Exfil-11 Tank bag recommended by MedicMeow... and I like it!
(I also like the Husqvarna bag, but I really wanted a clear top map pocket and just a bit more space.)
Th Exfil-11 is about the same size as the Husqvarna magnetic tank bag, but taller.
The front two magnets on the Exfil are about 1" (25mm) wider spaced than the Husqvarna bag, but it doesn't seem too loose on the Svartpilen rack if you are careful to attach them as far apart as possible on the rack. The front magnetic ears are right at the front of the bag, so you can still easily access the ignition key even with the bag mounted.
Of course the rear magnets on the Exfil bag are useless as they do not line up with the Husqvarna rack (you can fold them under and they stay there as they attach to other magnets in the bag). But regardless, the bag seems pretty well stuck to the rack, even with just the front two ears.
I will add a center rear magnet, it does seem easy to do. (My tentative plan is to put a slit through the inside liner and to glue or stitch a magnet in there. I'll report on that later).
One strange thing: the bag has a zipper on the left and right sides at the bottom of the bag. If you open that zipper you can access the inside of the bag, at the bottom. These seem a bit dangerous, as you could accidentally leave one of these open and stuff could fall out. On the other hand, maybe it is handy access to the bottom sides of the bag?
It does have a a mesh pocket under the "lid" and another one in the front that are handy.
The bag also has two expansion zippers for gussets on either side of the bag (not all the way around) that allow the bag to expand about 1.5" (35mm) on the sides. I really like this as I often find I want to squeeze something extra in during a trip. Unlike the stock bag, I think I'll be able to get a thin sweater or windbreaker into this bag with my other gear. I didn't see these zippers advertised and they are a nice bonus.
The Exfil-11 also has molle webbing on the sides of the bag, but I've never personally found that useful on any gear that I have.
Pictures:
Left is the Exfil-11, on the right is the standard Husqvarna magnetic bag.
Side view shows the access to the ignition key and how the front of the bag is taller than the back.
Orange interior, handy mesh bag under the lid. Zipper is for the clear external map pouch.
Small mesh pouch in the front of the bag. My big sunglasses didn't fit.
Bottom side entry zipper. Don't leave that open or stuff might fall out.
Expansion zipper allows side gusset to expand about 1.5" or 35mm.
(I also like the Husqvarna bag, but I really wanted a clear top map pocket and just a bit more space.)
Th Exfil-11 is about the same size as the Husqvarna magnetic tank bag, but taller.
The front two magnets on the Exfil are about 1" (25mm) wider spaced than the Husqvarna bag, but it doesn't seem too loose on the Svartpilen rack if you are careful to attach them as far apart as possible on the rack. The front magnetic ears are right at the front of the bag, so you can still easily access the ignition key even with the bag mounted.
Of course the rear magnets on the Exfil bag are useless as they do not line up with the Husqvarna rack (you can fold them under and they stay there as they attach to other magnets in the bag). But regardless, the bag seems pretty well stuck to the rack, even with just the front two ears.
I will add a center rear magnet, it does seem easy to do. (My tentative plan is to put a slit through the inside liner and to glue or stitch a magnet in there. I'll report on that later).
One strange thing: the bag has a zipper on the left and right sides at the bottom of the bag. If you open that zipper you can access the inside of the bag, at the bottom. These seem a bit dangerous, as you could accidentally leave one of these open and stuff could fall out. On the other hand, maybe it is handy access to the bottom sides of the bag?
It does have a a mesh pocket under the "lid" and another one in the front that are handy.
The bag also has two expansion zippers for gussets on either side of the bag (not all the way around) that allow the bag to expand about 1.5" (35mm) on the sides. I really like this as I often find I want to squeeze something extra in during a trip. Unlike the stock bag, I think I'll be able to get a thin sweater or windbreaker into this bag with my other gear. I didn't see these zippers advertised and they are a nice bonus.
The Exfil-11 also has molle webbing on the sides of the bag, but I've never personally found that useful on any gear that I have.
Pictures:
Left is the Exfil-11, on the right is the standard Husqvarna magnetic bag.
Side view shows the access to the ignition key and how the front of the bag is taller than the back.
Orange interior, handy mesh bag under the lid. Zipper is for the clear external map pouch.
Small mesh pouch in the front of the bag. My big sunglasses didn't fit.
Bottom side entry zipper. Don't leave that open or stuff might fall out.
Expansion zipper allows side gusset to expand about 1.5" or 35mm.
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