Grocery panniers
11-11-14, 03:04 PM
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Grocery panniers
Got a set a set of Axiom grocery panniers. Most of the time they are ok. Last time I went grocery shopping I had two twelve packs of soda, one on each side. Problem is the twelve packs wallow around in the panniers and they bulge badly,even with stiffners. I'm thinking of going to a set of folding wire mesh panniers or a DIY set of cat litter panniers.
11-13-14, 07:58 AM
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I've used a set of Wald folding baskets for the last few years. They are handy for groceries and trips to the recycling center if you don't mind the weight. One thing that I find bad about them is the clip they use for keeping them closed when not in use. I just use a bungee cord to keep them closed because the clip is such trash -- and it's handy to have the bungee for when the baskets are in use anyway. But, where I live, I've never had anybody run off with the cord. YMMV.
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your post inspired me to attempt the cat litter panniers myself; I'll post up some pics once I've gotten a little further along in my fabrication.
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I used to use metal panniers when I was 18 on my Panasonic 12 speed sport.That was 33 years ago and I was an extreme bike rider in all weather back then.I used to be able to load them up with a full milk crate and a half of Vinyl 12" records.That frame used to flex badly but never cracked.I still have the bike and I still d.j. minus the bike.LMAO!!
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I've got a green guru dutchy pannier that I'm quite happy with, stays nicen dry inside, on the other side I've got their free ride pannier which I'm less happy with, but is quite accommodating for bulky things like packs of tp, but you gotta pick a dry day to pick that up
03-26-15, 05:29 AM
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Corrugated plastic stiffening is your friend. Add more to your current panniers.
Cut to size, radius the corners, tape edges and velcro/glue/rivet in place, or just place loose for odd loads.
Cut to size, radius the corners, tape edges and velcro/glue/rivet in place, or just place loose for odd loads.
04-11-15, 03:15 PM
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I made these with a board of 6 millimeter Coroplast™:
Bicycle with Stand by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
and I haven't had any problems... okay, it is tight to get your hand in there to adjust the brakes, but I managed.
Bicycle with Stand by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
Coroplast™ is the way to go.
Bicycle with Stand by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickrand I haven't had any problems... okay, it is tight to get your hand in there to adjust the brakes, but I managed.
Bicycle with Stand by AviationMetalSmith, on FlickrCoroplast™ is the way to go.
