Originally Posted by
Commodus
Arkel is one of those brands like Thomson or Nitto or Tubus. You don't have to make yourself an expert, just buy the one they recommend and pedal away content that you never have to think about your stem/seatpost/rack/pannier/handlebar ever again.
None are cheap, but for your money you do get something.
Is that right? I've always wondered how long you could get out of ... say... an Arkel Bug compared to the DIY panniers I create. They seem to have much better zippers, but zippers are always a weak point no matter how good.
I get about 1 1/2 years out of a pannier.
Can anyone say how long top-of-the-line pannier last in year-round commuting?