Utility Cycling - Panniers?

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA

View Full Version : Panniers?

somebikerider
08-26-08, 09:40 PM
What are your preferences? Hard/Soft waterproof brand/model?

I like the pannier/daypack from MEC but they are a bit small, problem is that anything much bigger gets in my way when peddling.

AllenG
08-26-08, 09:50 PM
Ortlieb is my favorite manufacturer, they are waterproof.

My all time favorites are DIY's
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=236014

There is a thread in commuting that has some sweet DIY hard sides.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=457884
MichaelW
08-27-08, 01:19 PM
What are your preferences? Hard/Soft waterproof brand/model?

I like the pannier/daypack from MEC but they are a bit small, problem is that anything much bigger gets in my way when peddling.
Not if the front edge is profiled with a heel cutout.

Look for light but tough material, stiff back and base, locking, quick-release mount not hook and elastic.
For everyday use I prefer flap-top to roll top, access is quicker.
Ortleib, Arkel, carradice, vaude are all top names.