Anyone recently purchase a new Corbin Smuggler trunk?

[Andrew Shadow]

There may now be a new smuggler in my near future.

Take note that someone posted that the smuggler is available with either a thin backrest pad or a thicker one. If you buy new, make sure to order the pad thickness that you want.

 

[Nexus]

Take note that someone posted that the smuggler is available with either a thin backrest pad or a thicker one. If you buy new, make sure to order the pad thickness that you want.

Thanks. I would have missed that!

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Thanks. I would have missed that!

Look through the below. Two members discussing swapping the 1" and 2" between themselves, so both must have been available at one time if they are no longer. Ask Corbin if/when you order.

Corbin Smuggler

 

[Andrew Shadow]

From Corbin's website as of the date that this is being written- click below link to their site.

Naturally we've built the Smuggler to fit perfectly to the lines of the bike and create an integrated look. Slick details like the triple rib on each side pick up the details of the bike itself. We include a bump pad on the front of the box in your choice of size. The thin pad is for taller riders that want more room to stretch out. The thicker pad is for riders that prefer an easier reach to the bars. To determine which will work best for you, just have a friend measure from the rear point of the luggage rack behind the seat to your posterior while you're seated on the bike. Compare this measurement with the following: Thick pad is 23", Thin pad is 22". Of course we'll coordinate this pad to your Corbin saddle if desired.

So the difference between the two pad thicknesses that are available is 1".

 

[Nexus]

From Corbin's website as of the date that this is being written- click below link to their site.

Naturally we've built the Smuggler to fit perfectly to the lines of the bike and create an integrated look. Slick details like the triple rib on each side pick up the details of the bike itself. We include a bump pad on the front of the box in your choice of size. The thin pad is for taller riders that want more room to stretch out. The thicker pad is for riders that prefer an easier reach to the bars. To determine which will work best for you, just have a friend measure from the rear point of the luggage rack behind the seat to your posterior while you're seated on the bike. Compare this measurement with the following: Thick pad is 23", Thin pad is 22". Of course we'll coordinate this pad to your Corbin saddle if desired.

So the difference between the two pad thicknesses that are available is 1".

Thanks, I saw that. Guess I'd better go measure my butt!

 

[ST Gui]

I really like the look and utility of the Smuggler but still don't know if it will work with the excellent Bygdawg rack. If I were to get serious about considering one a ride down to Hollister to check fitment could be in order.

Yea or nay on a Smuggler then stop at Gizdich Ranch for a tall apple pie would make the trip worth while. A whole pie fits in a pannier no problem. There are two panniers.

Regarding the pads – they may not be able to make the thin pad thinner but they could probably stack pads as appropriate. I've never used a backrest so a pad on a Smuggler would be purely to protect the paint.