NextGen Rollerbag?
12-23-2019, 12:19 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
How is that possible!?
Are you towing it behind a motorcycle? Letting the kids use it for a sled? I've had 2 in 15 years and only bought #2 to avoid forfeiting a uniform allowance at my old shop. LW has a decent warranty and dropoff repair/loaner service with shops at lots of major hubs around the country. Even without a warranty or taking it in, I've been able to do some minor refurb work at home with some basic tools and 65 cents worth of hardware from Ace.
Are you towing it behind a motorcycle? Letting the kids use it for a sled? I've had 2 in 15 years and only bought #2 to avoid forfeiting a uniform allowance at my old shop. LW has a decent warranty and dropoff repair/loaner service with shops at lots of major hubs around the country. Even without a warranty or taking it in, I've been able to do some minor refurb work at home with some basic tools and 65 cents worth of hardware from Ace.
12-23-2019, 12:33 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
My buddy has been through two already. Both times the frame snapped while attempting to replace the wheels.
Went to change the wheels and the axle bolts were so corroded it cracked the housing/frame.
Strongbags has a much better design for changing individual parts in my opinion.
12-23-2019, 01:10 PM
#13
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
I've got a small B&R bag for my "flight kit"/commuter bag and have been very impressed with the quality. Flew with a guy who had a B&R roll aboard and commented on it. He couldn't say enough good things about it. A little more expensive than some others but definitely worth it. If and when my LW bag has had enough abuse (no signs of slowing down after 5 years of commuting btw) then I will very likely be looking at a B&R bag.
12-23-2019, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sobo
My only issue with the B&R bag is the J hook is a joke. If you're not a J-Hook kind of person then yes, it's a great quality bag.
12-23-2019, 02:19 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by nkbux
While we’re on the subject has anyone purchased the new upgraded LW roller? I believe they call it the “carbon”?
And $600.
12-23-2019, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nkbux
While we’re on the subject has anyone purchased the new upgraded LW roller? I believe they call it the “carbon”?
I still have my Strong bag. I bought it used...about 8 years old at the time. I re-skinned it and installed new wheels. I'm on year 4 now and it is holding strong. I also like having a bag that not everyone has. Literally, EVERYONE has the same LW roller. I always here about this part of that part going out, bending or breaking.
Mine might not have 35 pockets, but it is durable and I intend it to last me for quit some time going forward.
12-23-2019, 03:41 PM
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In the same boat, after commuting in RJs for 5 years my LW suitcase was beat to hell. Sent it to be refurbished and it was cheaper to buy a new one with their trade in credit. Will probably not go back to LW once this one gives out in 4-5years.
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