Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have made a couple basic supply 'test trips' with these bags, on my 26" mountain bike (now a street cruiser). Even though I have a good working relationship with a measuring tape, These are smaller than I thought. That turned out to be ok, because with a back pack, front basket & rear rack I could really load up, if I wished. If size is critical for you, measure your load capacity. The size and curved front of the bags have stayed away from any pedaling problems. So far I have not figured how others got straps caught up anywhere in the spokes. I have yet to use the tire side straps at all. They are poorly designed for my bike (of no practical use) but it has made no difference, I tied them out of the way. I believe I can rig my own to offer real support, if necessary. Also, the four (4) straps attach the pannier (saddle bags) to the rear carrier rack {Ventura Universal rack- very bad review coming soon} very easily and come off quickly, to haul into the store. Again, I cannot see how the folks said these were slow to remove. If I happen to use all four, which has not been necessary, it still clocked less than 30 seconds to undo them. Keeping in mind I have not used the tire side straps to "I don't know what". I like these panniers ok, BUT... I gave them a 3 star 'cause those zippers are not worth a hoot. Cheap zippers was a bad idea (insulting) and leave me knowing I would not purchase these bags again. The village idiot can see they are going to fail and I will just rig some ties then... but hey... nobody needs that. That is my review so far. If any problems/ changes occur... I will update said review. **UPDATE 3/16/16 Zippers are indeed worthless and appear to not be connected well or with 'stops' to refrain the pull from going off the end. The zippers have come apart with no abusive load or over use. I repaired the zip and sewed a thread stop about an inch or so from the ends of all zippers. I believe they know the zippers are either substandard or just no secured well. This is not praise worthy.... by any means ****Update 3/25/2017 The "stops" I had sewn in at the end of the (cheap) zippers apparently have done the trick... although, I am very careful not to stress the (cheap) zippers with any undo load stress. At this point in time, I have no problem with the panniers (saddle bags) at all and use them almost every time I head out. I still have not seen fit to use the 'tie system' on the inner sides of the bags near the wheel. The top four (4) straps on the rear rack keep all in place even with a load. At this rate, of medium use, the bags may last longer than me.