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Originally Posted by Bobd20011
(Post 9511541)
I would recommend REI. Get the Novara brand and if anything goes wrong within a year, or if you just don't like them, take them back. If you are looking for cheap, you cannot go wrong with a one year money back guarantee. I love my bright yellow novara trunk bag with fold out panniers.
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Originally Posted by Wheels4
(Post 9516787)
i'm basically looking to carry my clothes for the work day, a towel, a tube, some tools(changing tire)... and shoes. I'm not looking to tour... just commute. oh, and i want to carry my lunch as well.
oh, and the last panniers held up fine... they were cheapies that i bought used on ebay. I think my wife threw them away on accident. yes... i could have strangled her. :) |
I use the LG front and rear panniers that I found at Nashbar and have not had a problem. I had a pair of Seattle Sport bags that I got at REI. They were great bags until the zippers broke. Had to get rid of them.
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REI "Safari" panniers on clearance are a good buy, kind of a poor man's Ortleib. They are waterproof and attach fairly easily and securely, I have never had one fall off. I got a set of the small orange-brown ones for $50 in 2007, and a set of large icky looking yellow & grey ones this year for $60.
If you are paying full retail then Ortleib's are better.
Originally Posted by JeffS
(Post 9516801)
Assuming a car doesn't run over your bag when it falls off, destroying everything inside.
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Originally Posted by Chuck G
(Post 9517974)
REI "Safari" panniers on clearance are a good buy, kind of a poor man's Ortleib. They are waterproof and attach fairly easily and securely, I have never had one fall off. I got a set of the small orange-brown ones for $50 in 2007, and a set of large icky looking yellow & grey ones this year for $60.
If you are paying full retail then Ortleib's are better. Jeff, which model did you have? |
@ Jeffs,
What?!? I don't think that there is any way that my trunk bag is going to fall off, it has two velcro straps and two bungee connection points. I know that it is not as fancy as what some of you are suggesting, but it has been a good durable option for me. Moreover, it sounds like the OP is not looking for huge cross-country bulletproof touring panniers. Personally, I try to commute with as little as possible. |
Bobd20011.... I hope it isn't going to fall off, b/c i ordered one before lunch. :D and the nearest REI store is about 4hrs away.
figured i would try it out and if i don't like it... well... i'll use it anyway, and complain about it on here. :) . I just couldn't find any panniers that were cheap enough and had all the features i wanted. Actually, i did... but, i would have had to spend another 25-30 dollars on a trunk bag. anyways... thanks for all the input guys. |
You will have to let us know how it turns out. Enjoy the ride.
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The features of a good commuter pannier are:
Quick-release locking system: not elastic, velcro, non-locking hooks. Good stiffening on back and base, that is not too heavy. Heel cutout shape. At least one pocket. The toughest material you can afford. I managed with cheapo flimsy panniers with hook and elastic but my caradice are tougher, stronger, more durable and more convenient to use. If you are going to use a bike as your main transportation, sooner or later to have to bite the bullet and get some good ones, or make them. |
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