Originally Posted by Adiankur
I looked at the Arkel Mounts, and they are darn good. I may just go with them, but ill look at the others as well.
jcbryan: Dont have the fabric yet, but had a source and your source is better than my source, and what can beat a pair of flourescent pink panniers? Anything you can find! No really, there are lots of choices, ill have to make a final decision on the type of fabric for sure, and color. Any suggestions for the best type? Ill probably have my sister whip up some rain covers, so they dont need to be waterproof, just resistant.
I would probably use this weight, for long durability, but it's heavy:
1000 Denier Cordura
11 oz. per sq yd. A very heavy weight nylon with a urethane coating. It has excellent tear strength and is very abrasion resistant. This fabric is amazingly tough and versatile.
And yes, it comes in HOT PINK!!!!
Uses: heavy duffel bags or packs, soft-sided luggage, camera cases, and musical instrument cases, gaiters and go-kart racing suits..
I used a lighter one and it works well with my needs. I think
Ken Kifer had some tips for making your own panniers. (Ken originally told me of the Seattle Fabrics, and he's sorely missed by all of the cycling community.) This forum and Google might turn up some places too. Seattle Fabrics I would think would have some suggestions also.