Originally Posted by
Ziemas
It's sad that when someone points out that you are clearly not doing something correctly, and offers advice based on long term experience with an item you take it as an insult.
I appreciate the advice and feedback I've received in this thread and you mentioned the RackTime Addit and the German vendor from who I ordered my Addit. I found your response saying that I should
"Go find someone to teach you how to properly set up your panniers" patronising, rude and given that you know very little about me, ignorant.
Originally Posted by
Ziemas
Saying that something is faulty becasue you can't figure out how to properly install it (How many racks and panniers haven't you been able to use? How many did you buy and return?) doesn't help anyone.
Are you actually
reading and understanding my posts? I've never said anything was faulty nor have I been unable to properly install it, but what I did say was that the Vario and Bug the bags I tried didn't work for me, not because I'm unable to fit them properly, but because there are heel strike problems because the bags move on the rack when I attach the lower securing hook.
Originally Posted by
Ziemas
There is no logical reason aside from user error why neither of these panniers will work for you
How about the size of my feet? That's a logical reason and obviously one you've failed to consider.
Originally Posted by
Ziemas
Oh, and I wasn't talking about the mesh pockets; I was talking about the three zippered pockets on outside the Bug. Maybe you should spend a little quality time with your Bug and get to know it before you post your internet reviews. Urgh.
The Bug 2011 doesn't have the zippered pockets you mention, just mesh pockets either side and nothing at the front other than the helmet holder and a small open pocket behind that. Arkel have changed the Bug since you bought yours years ago but you obviously didn't consider that before posting your patronising response.
Major user error.