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XFactor-41 t1_j61n2bu wrote

If you can find it secondhand, the original Victorinox Tourbach (not the Tourbach 2.0).

I own several pieces and they’re incredibly durable. The only issue I’ve had is the original handles were designed with a (fake) carbon fiber insert overlaid with plastic. After about 10 years, the plastic part cracked. However, Victorinox sent me a replacement handle (which didn’t have the inlay) for free. Only issue I’ve had in 15 years.

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meractus t1_j62o83w wrote

Oh nice. The wheels on my Victorinox disintegrated after ~5 years and they charged me to replace them.

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EverybodyKnowsBaker t1_j62pebv wrote

5 years of how much usage? Most companies aren't really gonna replace that kind of wearable. Not saying wheels are consumable but they are kind of.

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meractus t1_j62rhm5 wrote

Light use. They didn't break. The plastic/rubber decomposed.

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busa1 OP t1_j6381xl wrote

I didn’t mind if they get used up, if I can buy the replacement wheels for it. And if they wheels are affordable. All suitcase wheels are held on by 4 screws and should be user replaceable within few mins.

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meractus t1_j639oi0 wrote

Yeah, I should have looked for a replacement wheel instead of bringing it back to the shop.

I wonder if you can work backwards, and find luggages that are easily fixable, and pick the most rugged of that type?

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busa1 OP t1_j6chb4t wrote

That’s exactly what I’m looking for. I don’t need 20 years of warranty for “normal use”. I need a luggage that’s self repairable and the seller offers replacements parts for a long time.

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meractus t1_j6ck4hb wrote

The luggage works website (I just learned about them from this thread) has a parts list.

But I'm curious, how do you attach your luggage behind your bike?

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busa1 OP t1_j6cz40h wrote

I pull it through its handle.

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