What bags/panniers should I get?
03-28-09, 09:23 AM
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What bags/panniers should I get?
After spending weeks on getting my Giant ready for some light touring, I stumbled across a 91 Trek 750 ready to roll. I guess I got the fun and enjoyment of wasting time searching for just the right stuff to put on the Giant. On a positive note, I found a miyata 610 frame as well, so I'll just pull all the stuff off the giant and put it on the miyata.
Anyway, I'm stuck in my house due to a blizzard and a 6 foot wall of a snow drift blocking my car in. I figured this would be a good time to do some more tour planning.
My question is, what type of bag/panniers should I get? I have an old NOS chrome rack for the front, and a new Topeak Explorer rear rack. I'll just use bungee chords to secure stuff to the front rack, so it'll work fine. On the rear rack however, is this a good rack for LIGHT touring? I picked it up at a garage sale still in the box it was shipped in for $5, so even if it won't work I have plenty of other bikes it'll be happy to go on.
If it will work, what types of bags/panniers should I get? After doing research Topeak makes trunk bags that clip right in place on the rack, which seems like a major advantage. However, they all look very top heavy. Any suggestions on which way to go?
I'll only be carrying a small tent, sleeping bag, a few cooking supplies plus food, and an extra pair of clothes. I'll only be gone for 3-4 days MAX because of my work schedule.
I included a picture of the front rack and a link to a Topeak Explorer like mine.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance
Anyway, I'm stuck in my house due to a blizzard and a 6 foot wall of a snow drift blocking my car in. I figured this would be a good time to do some more tour planning.
My question is, what type of bag/panniers should I get? I have an old NOS chrome rack for the front, and a new Topeak Explorer rear rack. I'll just use bungee chords to secure stuff to the front rack, so it'll work fine. On the rear rack however, is this a good rack for LIGHT touring? I picked it up at a garage sale still in the box it was shipped in for $5, so even if it won't work I have plenty of other bikes it'll be happy to go on.
If it will work, what types of bags/panniers should I get? After doing research Topeak makes trunk bags that clip right in place on the rack, which seems like a major advantage. However, they all look very top heavy. Any suggestions on which way to go?
I'll only be carrying a small tent, sleeping bag, a few cooking supplies plus food, and an extra pair of clothes. I'll only be gone for 3-4 days MAX because of my work schedule.
I included a picture of the front rack and a link to a Topeak Explorer like mine.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance
03-28-09, 01:04 PM
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After spending weeks on getting my Giant ready for some light touring, I stumbled across a 91 Trek 750 ready to roll. I guess I got the fun and enjoyment of wasting time searching for just the right stuff to put on the Giant. On a positive note, I found a miyata 610 frame as well, so I'll just pull all the stuff off the giant and put it on the miyata.
Anyway, I'm stuck in my house due to a blizzard and a 6 foot wall of a snow drift blocking my car in. I figured this would be a good time to do some more tour planning.
My question is, what type of bag/panniers should I get? I have an old NOS chrome rack for the front, and a new Topeak Explorer rear rack. I'll just use bungee chords to secure stuff to the front rack, so it'll work fine. On the rear rack however, is this a good rack for LIGHT touring? I picked it up at a garage sale still in the box it was shipped in for $5, so even if it won't work I have plenty of other bikes it'll be happy to go on.
If it will work, what types of bags/panniers should I get? After doing research Topeak makes trunk bags that clip right in place on the rack, which seems like a major advantage. However, they all look very top heavy. Any suggestions on which way to go?
I'll only be carrying a small tent, sleeping bag, a few cooking supplies plus food, and an extra pair of clothes. I'll only be gone for 3-4 days MAX because of my work schedule.
I included a picture of the front rack and a link to a Topeak Explorer like mine.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance
Anyway, I'm stuck in my house due to a blizzard and a 6 foot wall of a snow drift blocking my car in. I figured this would be a good time to do some more tour planning.
My question is, what type of bag/panniers should I get? I have an old NOS chrome rack for the front, and a new Topeak Explorer rear rack. I'll just use bungee chords to secure stuff to the front rack, so it'll work fine. On the rear rack however, is this a good rack for LIGHT touring? I picked it up at a garage sale still in the box it was shipped in for $5, so even if it won't work I have plenty of other bikes it'll be happy to go on.
If it will work, what types of bags/panniers should I get? After doing research Topeak makes trunk bags that clip right in place on the rack, which seems like a major advantage. However, they all look very top heavy. Any suggestions on which way to go?
I'll only be carrying a small tent, sleeping bag, a few cooking supplies plus food, and an extra pair of clothes. I'll only be gone for 3-4 days MAX because of my work schedule.
I included a picture of the front rack and a link to a Topeak Explorer like mine.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance
03-28-09, 01:23 PM
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As far as the Topeak rack goes I've decided that it isn't what I want. It'll go on another bike. After some research Tubus Cargo racks are within my budget, so I believe that's the way I'll go.
03-28-09, 02:32 PM
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Every day a winding road
Yeah, it bolts to the brakes and to the fork. I've got two of them, but the one in the picture is wider and more sturdy than the other one. I know it'll hold some weight because I stuck a 25+ lb antique chainsaw on it and it carried it for over 20 blocks on rough streets. Made the bike a little wobbly but it got there fine. I figured I could stick my sleeping bag on it to free up room on the rear.
As far as the Topeak rack goes I've decided that it isn't what I want. It'll go on another bike. After some research Tubus Cargo racks are within my budget, so I believe that's the way I'll go.
As far as the Topeak rack goes I've decided that it isn't what I want. It'll go on another bike. After some research Tubus Cargo racks are within my budget, so I believe that's the way I'll go.
Wow sounds like you got a steal then for $5.
I was going to give one of those gizmos from Nashbar a try.
