Originally Posted by
FredOak
wickedcold,
Hey congrats to a fellow Trek 7200 (my commuter too).
I'm looking for a set of panniers how did the Arkel Dolphin 's work out.
I'm about 15 lbs lighter then you, but have been doing the commute for a couple months now. You will be amazed after 2 weeks, you will find yourself dialing up the gear choice, and one day you'll go...wait a minute I use to have a hard time here...and realize you just pedaled right through it.
Then the real fun begins, when you start to get anxious if you can't ride for a day or two and it just feels so good when you get back on.
The Arkel Dolphins are absolutely awesome. They didn't move a millimeter. Easy to open and get at everything, and the best part is you get 2 in a set! No pockets or anything except for the mesh pocket on the outside so if you are looking for something "gadgety" with zipper pockets and stuff look elsewhere. My wife has the Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and loves it.