Panniers that won't break. darnit.

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11-07-13 | 10:01 PM

#51

david58

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From: Los Alamos, NM

Bikes: Fuji Cross Comp, BMC SR02, Surly Krampas

I sure like my banjo bros products - economical and rugged.

11-16-13 | 11:32 PM

#52

dbs

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From: Northern Colorado

Bikes: 1976 Viscount

Not aware of Ortlieb but they sound great. I've used a pair of Jandd and have nothing but good things to say. Many of the commuters in my circle use Jandd.

11-17-13 | 12:07 AM

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Jseis

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From: The old Northwest Coast.

Bikes: 1973 Motobecane Grand Jubilee, 1981 Centurion Super LeMans, 2010 Gary Fisher Wahoo, 2003 Colnago Dream Lux, 2014 Giant Defy 1, 2015 Framed Bikes Minnesota 3.0, several older family Treks

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Originally Posted by bigbenaugust

Dude, I ran my kitty litter bucket pannier into a brick wall the other day (misjudged a turn) and crashed on it last week (slippery bricks). Just a few scratches to show for both altercations.

I also realized this week that it is also the only mold-proof pannier I own... or at least the easiest to clean up. Welcome to the South!

I built mine out of plastic wastebaskets, worked great. Tougher than heck. Making hardware to mount with quick release (springs & hooks), piece of cake. Put thousands of miles of miles on them. Lots of plastic containers now, some with lids, way more choices now than 40 years ago.

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11-17-13 | 01:56 AM

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dedhed

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970

Currently on sale.
https://www.rei.com/product/604989/or...copy:s_kwcid**

11-17-13 | 05:50 AM

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ajshine

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From: Philadelphia

If you like the bags, Arkel sell a cam lock hook kit to replace your hardware.
https://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categ...ook-kit-1.html
personally, I commute daily with Ortleibs. 100% waterproof; great hardware; really big.
Jon in Philly.

12-22-13 | 06:06 PM

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cccorlew

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From: Antioch, CA (SF Bay Area)

Bikes: Trek 520 Grando, Roubaix Expert, Motobecane Ti Century Elite turned commuter, Some old French thing gone fixie

Thanks to all of you for helping me shop.
I ended up with a Ortlieb Downtown Commuter bag
photos and blog post:
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2013/12/...-recovery.html