Originally Posted by Magictofu
Wow! Thanks for the pics! I am still surprixed that Arkel did that custom job for you. It looks quite well done too. Do you know if they are willing to customize their panniers for other customers or did you get a special treatment from them?
By the way, how do you use them? Front or back? If you use them in front while using the GT 54 at the back, do you really fill them? Does the extra width cause occasional problems? In other words, are you happy with your choice?
Sorry for all these questions but when I see something unusual i tend to be extremely curious about it.
Well, if you point your browser to the Arkel website (
http://www.arkel-od.com ), and ask them, they will probably be happy to do something similar for you. However, I will tell you that it took about 2 months to wait though. You may not have to wait so long.
When I started to have heart problems, I decided to sell off all of my cycle touring equipment at the time. I used to have LOTS of stuff, like several differing models of the Arkel line. So, I must admit that at this time, my GT-18's are the only bags I currently have. I will be getting another set of GT-18's, just like the set I have now, as I feel that's all I really need anyway. I'm going to be getting myself a Burley Nomad trailer anyway.
I'm very happy with my choice with Arkel bags now, and in the past. They stand up very well. As I always say about this kind of stuff, you gets whats you pays for.
Not at all. Anytime - I love to answer (or try to) any questions tossed my way.
