Ron,
I'll help keep your thread alive too. Go to www.jesseluggage.com and you'll see my S with the prototype bags on. Yes, I got to trade plastic. Al Jesse is just this week(9/9/03) finishing the production versions. I have used most brands and have flattened several other brands(blown over in Patagonia). In China this Spring I was T-boned by a friend by accident, and the Jesse bag smashed to the wall. It was straightened locally and no problems. When I returned Al sent up a new bag and it fit right in place. This is testimate to the strength of his design for not only his bags but the frame design. This accident was at a high speed. They are 34" wide compared to 42" minimum of others, and they hold 50% more(light items of course!!!).
Allen.
PS the bike is still performing well especially in the dirt.
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