Recently, a 2011 Salsa Casseroll showed up for review. With this comes a cute little blue front rack that needs a rack top bag. I don’t know much about this style of bags so this will be post to keep things sorted as I learn more about availability, features and pricing. Most likely will keep updating it as I find more, please comment if you have something!
Non-Custom Front Rack Top Bags
Made to fit on a Nitto front rack…the angle of the rear of the bag matches the angle of the upright tab on the rack. Same, consistently high level of construction as all Zimbale bags. Leather used for trim, zipper pulls and attachment straps is very soft and supple. Nice size for the commuter or randonneur.
I believe this requires a specific Ractime front rack, but very nifty clip on/off design. It comes in several colors!
Detours Black Transit Box Classic
This is designed to be a rear rack but believe it could fit some larger of the front racks.
Berthoud makes this elegant frontbag of fine heavy cotton and top grade leathers. The outside pockets have leather strap-and-buckle closure. The catch? $327
BSG – thanks for this roundup! I, too, just got myself a casseroll and love it, and am looking for the right bag. Velo Orange makes one, but I think the black-with-tan-leather-trim look is too preppy for me, and with the sassiness of the c’roll, I don’t want something sporty either. I hope you’ve found a few more options for us of late!
Thanks for the bag tips for the Salsa Casseroll. I will be completing a 500 mile Blue Ridge Parkway ride in Sept and am looking for a great bag to put on the front rack. I’m hoping to avoid a full set of panniers.
Thanks, Don