Women love bags. And Vaude wants to transfer this love to cycling with the "Roomy series". The three rucksacks with volumes of 12, 17 or 23 litres are specially designed for female cyclists. This is particularly noticeable in the straps: They are slightly curved and run around the chest instead of pressing on it. Thanks to the zip in the base, the rucksacks can be extended by three litres. This means that even the smallest "Roomy" has enough storage space for a change of clothes including shoes. There are several zipped and mesh compartments for keys, mobile phone or wallet, as well as a soft-lined compartment for sunglasses. A rain cover is hidden in the rear. The back of the small version is well ventilated, while the large version is a little warmer due to the thick padding. Nevertheless, the rucksack is comfortable to wear - and even after frequent use, there were hardly any signs of wear on our test model. Only the white areas in the Offwhite/Mocca colour combination have turned slightly yellowish. But what are washing machines for?
PLUS: good fit, easy adjustment
MINUS: when the rucksack is full, the zip opens if you close it in the middle instead of at the side
Info/reference: Vaude, 07542/53060; www.vaude.de
Price: between 60 and 80 euros depending on size
Colours: Offwhite/ Mocca; Red/ Vinered
(Photo: Matthias Borchers)
