Anyone have any experience with the following 2 cases? I need to replace my broken Givi Simply e450 case (I have an SW-Motech rack and already swapped the broken monolock plate for a monokey one) and have narrowed it down to the following two replacements and am just not sure which one to go for. I want to look at them in person but can not find a single dealership near me from the Givi website that actually has them in stock in person. They all offer to order them for me.
Givi V46 or Trekker 46 (both 46 liter cases)
The V46 seems almost identical to what I had, just a hair (or rather a litter) larger so I guess this one is pretty easy to figure out what I will be dealing with. The pro of this one is that I can fit two helmets in it. The brakelights are a nice feature too. Its also slightly wider which could be a good thing as far as loading my laptop, or other such wide things, but is also a negative for NYC traffic.
The Trekker seems a little sturdier and rugged looking (very good for me as it will get tons and tons of use with probably me overloading it more than I should). I have very little use for the 2 way opening feature as it will be a top case and that only seems like it might be a potential for rain leakage (and I do ride in almost anything). My old case I think leaked maybe once in its entire life and thats even with its seals falling apart by the end. Also the boxier shape might be nice when trying to squeeze every last millimeter of space out of it.
So what would you buy? Which would you rather have if you needed to pack as much stuff as possible in weather that would make the mailman cry? Feel free to throw in other suggestions too. I can technically buy another adapter plate too for the rack though its probably too late for Twisted Throttle to take this one back.
Givi V46 or Trekker 46 (both 46 liter cases)
The V46 seems almost identical to what I had, just a hair (or rather a litter) larger so I guess this one is pretty easy to figure out what I will be dealing with. The pro of this one is that I can fit two helmets in it. The brakelights are a nice feature too. Its also slightly wider which could be a good thing as far as loading my laptop, or other such wide things, but is also a negative for NYC traffic.
The Trekker seems a little sturdier and rugged looking (very good for me as it will get tons and tons of use with probably me overloading it more than I should). I have very little use for the 2 way opening feature as it will be a top case and that only seems like it might be a potential for rain leakage (and I do ride in almost anything). My old case I think leaked maybe once in its entire life and thats even with its seals falling apart by the end. Also the boxier shape might be nice when trying to squeeze every last millimeter of space out of it.
So what would you buy? Which would you rather have if you needed to pack as much stuff as possible in weather that would make the mailman cry? Feel free to throw in other suggestions too. I can technically buy another adapter plate too for the rack though its probably too late for Twisted Throttle to take this one back.