What happened to cheap tank bags?

[Ender EnZed]

5 years ago I bought a VCan magnetic tank bag for about $40 new from a shop. The main zip has finally given out but it's had a lot use and on the whole I've been very happy with it. I'm looking for a replacement but haven't been able to find anything a decent size for under $100 and a lot are much more than that. While for most things bike related I'm happy to shell out for quality, all I need out of a tank bag is a couple of magnets, some fabric and a zip. Any ideas where I might find something at a reasonable price?

[DrunkenMistake]

5 years ago I bought a VCan magnetic tank bag for about $40 new from a shop. The main zip has finally given out but it's had a lot use and on the whole I've been very happy with it. I'm looking for a replacement but haven't been able to find anything a decent size for under $100 and a lot are much more than that. While for most things bike related I'm happy to shell out for quality, all I need out of a tank bag is a couple of magnets, some fabric and a zip. Any ideas where I might find something at a reasonable price?


Dunno how well it will work,
maybe a cheap smallish ruck sack and take the magnet inserts out of the old tank back put them in the ruck sack?
Could be a cheap idea to try.
Or maybe get the zip repaired/replaced?

[Dodgy_Matt]

cheap second hand one in welly
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=405988905

[Taz]

I blame the RWC

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Dunno how well it will work,
maybe a cheap smallish ruck sack and take the magnet inserts out of the old tank back put them in the ruck sack?
Could be a cheap idea to try.
Or maybe get the zip repaired/replaced?

I suspect trying to replace a zip would be more hassle than it's worth. The magnets are removable though so I might try placing them along the bottom of another bag on the tank. The problem with that will be that without seperate compartments they're going to clump together a lot.


cheap second hand one in welly
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=405988905

Yeah, I saw that. I'd rather buy new for maximum time before it wears out but I'll probably get that one if there's nothing for that sort of price at TSS tomorrow.

[DrunkenMistake]

Thats a good point,
maybe use some fabric/carpet glue so they stay in place in the bag?

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:woohoo: Squeezing the slider with a pair of pliers has fixed the zip on my old bag.

While that solves my immediate problem I'd still be keen to hear if anyone has picked up a new tank bag for less than $100 recently.

[DrunkenMistake]

:woohoo: Squeezing the slider with a pair of pliers has fixed the zip on my old bag.

While that solves my immediate problem I'd still be keen to hear if anyone has picked up a new tank bag for less than $100 recently.

I got a cheap wee one a while back a Joe Rocket one off ebay,
for like $30,
not quite big enough to hold a visor though, good for the odd stuff or your lunch haha

[Grant`]

My oxford 18 litre tank bag was only $89 dollars, works fine.

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I got a cheap wee one a while back a Joe Rocket one off ebay,
for like $30,
not quite big enough to hold a visor though, good for the odd stuff or your lunch haha

I hadn't thought about ebay. There are a few options on there for less than NZ$50 shipped that look like they might do the job.

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My oxford 18 litre tank bag was only $89 dollars, works fine.

When did you buy it? They seem to be $110 these days.

[Grant`]

When did you buy it? They seem to be $110 these days.

Only about 6 months ago. They have them on sale every now and then.

[pzkpfw]

5 years ago I bought a VCan magnetic tank bag for about $40 new from a shop. The main zip has finally given out but it's had a lot use and on the whole I've been very happy with it. I'm looking for a replacement but haven't been able to find anything a decent size for under $100 and a lot are much more than that. While for most things bike related I'm happy to shell out for quality, all I need out of a tank bag is a couple of magnets, some fabric and a zip. Any ideas where I might find something at a reasonable price?

I don't use my Oxford one much, so it's in pretty much "as new" condition.

(Never really liked the idea of grit getting between bag and tank-paint. Nor moving it to get at petrol cap.)

If you might be interested, let me know. I forget what I paid for it.