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Old 09-17-12 | 11:29 AM
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green horn
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Originally Posted by raybo
.....The idea that you can use 62 inch airline cases as panniers is lunacy. Have you ever tried to do this? I have one of these beasts and I can't imagine trying to mount one on a bike (let alone 2). Would you put holes in it for hooks? There is no way to bungee them to the rack/frame. You seem to think this is a simple problem to solve, when, in fact, it likely isn't doable at all......
simple solution
hard case / panniers would be made of aluminum ( L shape extruded an flat panels) , total single weight around 6 lbs. It would be bolted to braze ons on the frame.
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