Fabio's Chest Feedback or Other

[Dave Grossman]

Looking for some feedback from anyone who owns a Fabio's Chest.   Anyone use it with Albatross bars or Jones bar?  Saddle mount it?  

I have a Jumbo Jammer from Road Runner that I want to supplement with another large bag and be done with using panniers.

[Will Ashe]

I don't own one but have a few friends that do. It's seems to be a well thought out bag. The new X10 fabric is so nice.

The large Fabio is considerably larger than the Jumbo Jammer. I'd consider a small Fab for the rear and run the Jammer up front personally. Hope this helps.

Will in Austin

[Dave Grossman]

Thanks Will.  Another rider I mentioned this to said the same thing.  Apparently the large is really big.

[Justin, Oakland]

John at the Radavist didn’t like the way it worked with the Loop Jones bar.

-J

[Dave Grossman]

Couldn't find that review.  Just not enough mounting space with the loop?

[Justin, Oakland]

https://theradavist.com/2018/03/trying-out-the-sycip-jjjbars-on-my-44-bikes-ute-tourer/
https://theradavist.com/2017/12/a-death-valley-prospectors-pack-mule-my-44-bikes-creosote-cruiser/#1


He doesn’t give much info just in passing. I would reach out to him - he’s responsive when I message him on Instagram on his private account.

-J

[Dave Grossman]

Cool thanks.  I reached out to the contact page at the Poppi store so hopefully I will get a bit of feedback there as well.  

[Drw]

While we are at it, can someone compare a small to a swift zeitgeist large? Would the small be too big for normal daily useage?

[Will Ashe]

There's only 2.5 liters different (8.5/11) between the large and the small Zeitgeist. I'd probably go with the large.

[adam leibow]

i have the fabios chest large and the swift zeitgeist large. I think this has been established but the fabios chest is significantly more voluminous than the zeitgeist. fwiw i also have a makeshifter outback saddlebag and the attention to detail and quality are amazing. if you have the dough and appreciate the craftswomanship, definitely go makeshifter. it's a bit bigger than the large zeitgeist but probably not as big as the small fabios chest. 

[velomann]

I scrolled through the article and all the comments and the only issue I saw even mentioned was a hesitancy to use the Fabio’s Chest pressed up against hydraulic brake lines.

[Dave Grossman]

Thanks Adam. I never heard of the Makeshifter but I really like it. Although I will likely miss the Fabios run I need to see what else is out there. Might PM you for more feedback if thats cool.

[velomann]

On the subject of Makeshifter, if you’re ever in PDX they just moved into an actual storefront in conjunction with Golden Pliers bike shop (they’re partners). Great shop, very Riv/Bob oriented and coffee/beer with great bike access. Definitely should be added to any bike tourist Portland agenda.
Mike

[adam leibow]

Dave - the email associated with this username is defunct and i cant receive emails. just text me (310 /Nine 6 -three sixnine 59