Marlin523
01-18-04, 12:04 PM
I'm new to touring stuff. Who makes the best rear rack bags?
Touring - Bag for rear rack
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Kodama
01-18-04, 01:25 PM
I really like Arkels (http://www.panniers.com/) which if you do a search on this subject you will find many other positive reviews.
Istanbul_Tea
01-19-04, 03:31 AM
Arkel(as mentioned above)and Ortlieb make the best panniers for touring... most would agree.
mjw16
01-19-04, 07:07 AM
I found Performace's Epic series to be a good pannier at a reasonable price. They're well built and fairly roomy. They're probably most ideal for intermediate touring, I'm not sure how they'd compare with the more expensive stuff on cross country tours. I certainly found them to be much better than the stuff my bro got from Nashbar for his trip a couple of years ago.
Dwagenheim
01-19-04, 11:35 AM
Arkel(as mentioned above)and Ortlieb make the best panniers for touring... most would agree.
I have no experience with Arkel, but over 11,000 touring miles with Ortlieb's waterproof canvas, not the thick drybag type, and I would have to say they've been my most reliable peice of equipment during touring. 100% waterproof, good design, easy enough to attach and take off the rack (though if your rack tubes are not the fat euro-style I've seen on some german tourists, you have to use these rubber spacers that are absolute crap and fall off. I tossed them and compensated by wrapping electrical tape around the rack tube where the clamps attatch). If you were ever thinking about buying their backpack accessory, think again, it sucks.
I am just giving you the low down. For sure, I can reccomend Ortlieb and if you are not trying to go super budget, they are the panniers for ya. They cost about 200 bucks for the back set.
Good luck.
Dave
I have no experience with Arkel, but over 11,000 touring miles with Ortlieb's waterproof canvas, not the thick drybag type, and I would have to say they've been my most reliable peice of equipment during touring. 100% waterproof, good design, easy enough to attach and take off the rack (though if your rack tubes are not the fat euro-style I've seen on some german tourists, you have to use these rubber spacers that are absolute crap and fall off. I tossed them and compensated by wrapping electrical tape around the rack tube where the clamps attatch). If you were ever thinking about buying their backpack accessory, think again, it sucks.
I am just giving you the low down. For sure, I can reccomend Ortlieb and if you are not trying to go super budget, they are the panniers for ya. They cost about 200 bucks for the back set.
Good luck.
Dave
Marlin523
01-21-04, 06:04 PM
I appreciate all who "voiced" their opinions.
ampu-cycle
01-23-04, 09:20 AM
I love My Arkels they are the best. I asked the company to make me a special carrier on the Left bag for my spare leg. (sorry I am a Long distance amputee rider) and they were happy to help. I just bought their handle bar bag and canoot wait to get it. Arkels are quality.
Dan
Dan