by Jay Stilwell
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Moots Tailgator Divides the Load

It has been awhile since a product has caught my interest from both a design and functionality standpoint. The Tailgator by Moots is one of those products. With a titanium frame that attaches to the seat post, 400-cubic inches of storage divided between an upper and lower bag, and loads of versatility, Moots has created all this within a lightweight package.

Photo by Courtesy of Moots / Michael Robson
It wasn’t until recently, while traveling, that I had an opportunity to try out the Tailgator. Wanting to always be prepared, I was able to bring along a multi-tool, tube, pump, tire levers, vest, hydration tablets and some extra food, all easily organized within the bag’s series of pockets and sleeves. Bulky items were stowed on top of the bag by way of an attached bungee strap. After using the Tailgator for a series of long road rides, I came to the conclusion that this bag is well worth the investment, although there were a couple of features that would be nice to have such as a taillight attachment loop and a stiffener in the lower bag. While Moots is up front about a 5-pound weight limit, I found that items may shift and cause the lower bag to sag. By adding a stiffener, heavier items could be stowed in the lower portion.

One of my friends, a Master class racer, raved about the Tailgator and recently shared with me that he has done several time trials with it attached to his bike. Racers are like the rest of us recreational cyclists — there are times when they need to carry extra items that won’t fit into a jersey pocket. The bag is super light and does not require the extra weight that a rear rack would. From all points, the Moots Tailgator fits the bill.

Suggested retail for the Tailgator Rack is $100 plus $65 for the bag. For more information about Moots products visit www.moots.com

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