Solid uncuttable panniers
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Solid uncuttable panniers
Hello,
Has anyone tried using solid non-fabric type panniers? For example, something like:
https://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/...?pid=106&cid=2
If I make multiple stops during a trip, and have to leave my bike locked up, it is a nuisance to take things with me. I want to protect slightly valuable items from thieves with knives/screwdrivers/etc.
I also worry about perverse people who would take worthless stuff from me, if I just leave it in a zippered pannier.
Many thanks in advance for your stories and insight about this. Have a good weekend.
Has anyone tried using solid non-fabric type panniers? For example, something like:
https://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/...?pid=106&cid=2
If I make multiple stops during a trip, and have to leave my bike locked up, it is a nuisance to take things with me. I want to protect slightly valuable items from thieves with knives/screwdrivers/etc.
I also worry about perverse people who would take worthless stuff from me, if I just leave it in a zippered pannier.
Many thanks in advance for your stories and insight about this. Have a good weekend.
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Since you asked, I did buy a Bike Box II this week.
Uncuttable is not a word I would use to describe it. And it does look cool, which can be a thief magnet. I would not leave it unattended for long in a high crime area.
It's cloth lined, has pockets for pens, cell phone, etc. and large enough to hold your helmet and a u-lock (pic), or would do as a small camera case. It's made of thin plastic which has some flex when opened, similar to the give a plastic kayak has. It's not the Samsonite that Willie B. tossed around his cage, or as tough as a Pelican case, but it is tough. You can lock it by threading a suitcase lock through the zipper pulls (pic). But if you want to lock it to the bike proper you have to thread a chain through the handle or improvise. I cut a guide hole in the attachment mecanisim to thread a cable Ortlieb sells to keep honest people from walking off with it (pic). The zipper is unlike any I have seen. It comes with lube, use it. It'll keep out Katrina.
Worth the money? Yeah, to me, I'm using it as a camera case, and allow myself the dream my equipment could survive a spill in it. I know rain is not getting in, so that is enough, plus it looks sweet.
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Uncuttable is not a word I would use to describe it. And it does look cool, which can be a thief magnet. I would not leave it unattended for long in a high crime area.
It's cloth lined, has pockets for pens, cell phone, etc. and large enough to hold your helmet and a u-lock (pic), or would do as a small camera case. It's made of thin plastic which has some flex when opened, similar to the give a plastic kayak has. It's not the Samsonite that Willie B. tossed around his cage, or as tough as a Pelican case, but it is tough. You can lock it by threading a suitcase lock through the zipper pulls (pic). But if you want to lock it to the bike proper you have to thread a chain through the handle or improvise. I cut a guide hole in the attachment mecanisim to thread a cable Ortlieb sells to keep honest people from walking off with it (pic). The zipper is unlike any I have seen. It comes with lube, use it. It'll keep out Katrina.
Worth the money? Yeah, to me, I'm using it as a camera case, and allow myself the dream my equipment could survive a spill in it. I know rain is not getting in, so that is enough, plus it looks sweet.
--A
Last edited by Allen; 08-06-06 at 10:15 PM.
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These work great.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4359250
Just clamp them to the side of the rack. You may also find some in bright orange around the boating supplies.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4359250
Just clamp them to the side of the rack. You may also find some in bright orange around the boating supplies.
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Not what you were asking about, but I commute with Arkel T-42 panniers, they have a separate fanny pack that clips on the top of the pannier where you can put your valuables, when doing a quick errand, you just snap the small bag off the top and take it with you.
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home made from Kitty litter tubs, nobody wants to steal due to the geek factor, and waterproof. I think they would come off but be sound even in a fall.
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Originally Posted by n4zou
These work great.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4359250
Just clamp them to the side of the rack. You may also find some in bright orange around the boating supplies.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4359250
Just clamp them to the side of the rack. You may also find some in bright orange around the boating supplies.
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How about just bolting a metal tool box to the rack?
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Originally Posted by genec
How about just bolting a metal tool box to the rack?
The 50 cal ammo cans round out the military look. The only problem with them is weight! They simply weight too much for a daily rider as there made of steel. Aluminum boxes might work until you accidentally drop the bike on one and bend it. Fabric or hard plastic panniers would take the hit with nary a care or damage.
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Originally Posted by Mchaz
Clever idea. Will one of those fit on the top of a rack to use as a trunk?