Panniers on original Chinese Phoenix rear rack
04-16-14, 03:10 PM
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Panniers on original Chinese Phoenix rear rack
Hey, I scored a Chinese Phoenix bike recently, and it has all of the original accessories. But the rear rack tubing has an unusually large diameter to it. Measuring it, it's 15mm vs. the 9mm or so I'm seeing on my other racks.
Anyone know if there's a way to get panniers that'll fit on tubing that large, or some way to jury rig it up? The rack has detail from the bike, so I'd like to keep it if possible.
Anyone know if there's a way to get panniers that'll fit on tubing that large, or some way to jury rig it up? The rack has detail from the bike, so I'd like to keep it if possible.
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Maybe for the "saddlebag" type that rely on weight to just hold them down?
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What about something like these?
A bit of green :: Crafts :: Roll Up Panniers :: Pattern
I'm sure I've seen ready made bags like this, too.
A bit of green :: Crafts :: Roll Up Panniers :: Pattern
I'm sure I've seen ready made bags like this, too.
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I have these. They have straps on both inner sides of the bags that are adjustable plus a strap up front. It has holes for a spring loaded grabber as on most/all racks too. It's not SUPER heavy duty but if you are careful with them they'll last. For the price, I think they're well worth it. Unload them before removing it from the bike if you have much weight in them. Leaving them on the rack will make them last better if you are storing it indoors. Perhaps even if just tarped over. Rack removal takes their toll if done a lot.
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You need Saddle bags...
They fit over the rack and attach with straps and buckles.
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They fit over the rack and attach with straps and buckles.
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I have a set of these as well- I think the clips that are on the panniers have a screw that allow you to adjust the tightness of the clip.
Most of the weight is borne by the flap across the rack- the clips on the back of the panniers just keep them from bouncing off.
Most of the weight is borne by the flap across the rack- the clips on the back of the panniers just keep them from bouncing off.
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