Classic & Vintage - New Panniers Arrived Today What Do You Think PIC!

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Capecodder
02-19-11, 09:09 AM
I found these on ebay and threw in a low bid and won. They are Novara (REI) panniers and in like new condition and fit perfectly. I could not be more happy with these.:D

Should I take the rack bag off and add a under seat bag for my tools and tubes or leave as is?
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/deerslayer1961/IMG_2814.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/deerslayer1961/IMG_2815.jpg

khatfull
02-19-11, 10:15 AM
Eh, your choice on the bags...trunk is bigger.

Hey, that RD looks familiar!!! :)
Capecodder
02-19-11, 10:27 AM
Hey, that RD looks familiar!!! :) Imagine that...:thumb:

The trunk is not as big as it looks, but the panniers are pretty darn big and roomy. It's just a pain to remove/replace the panniers with the trunk mounted, and the trunk is mounted with Velcro straps which is a pain in itself.

I was thinking a nice under seat bag for tools, and tubes, and a cargo net to strap a jacket or whatever to the top of the rack.

auchencrow
02-19-11, 10:37 AM
The panniers really look good on that bike, CC.
If your intent is to dress it up like a full tourer, I'd just stick with the trunk.
drisee
02-19-11, 03:35 PM
Imagine that...:thumb:

I was thinking a nice under seat bag for tools, and tubes, and a cargo net to strap a jacket or whatever to the top of the rack.

That would be my choice. I don't like the trunk on top of the pannier look and i agree it could be a pain function wise.
Capecodder
02-19-11, 06:09 PM
Well, right now it's set up like it is in the second photo, and I'll keep it this way for now as wrestling to remove the trunk is a real pain. Now if I could find a Cannondale style handle bar bag I'd be set. I've put a lot of time into this bike, and want to get it just right.

I have really fallen for the touring geometry, and enjoy ridding it more than my race geometry bikes.


That would be my choice. I don't like the trunk on top of the pannier look and i agree it could be a pain function wise.