Originally Posted by
SignARama
Yo, Yo Spiff, ever had a problem with clipping your heels on the panniers? Just wondering, I have read a little and some people have that problem (like my brother). Thank again.
Only once. I bought a used MTB for my daughter and a set of these utility panniers that were on sale at Nashbar. You can find my non-glowing review on the product page:
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_202599
I think they were not designed for a short framed MTB with a relatively short wheelbase. On a taller frame or a bike with a longer wheelbase they would have worked better.
Some panniers are shaped to give heel clearance, others are high enough to avoid it. It's a combination of the bike and the pannier design. I just bought a set of these shopping panniers on clearance at REI. They mount quickly and are convenient. Plenty of heel clearance. In fact, the cantilever brake arms come closer to my heels than the panniers. They appear a little heavier duty than similar ones that Performance sells. Looks like REI online still has them for what I got them for:
http://www.rei.com/product/780449/no...e-bike-pannier