Arkel TT-84
07-03-09 | 08:13 AM
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Arkel TT-84
I bought what was supposed to be Arkel GT-54 panniers from a guy on Craigslist for a very good price. When I recieved them it turns out they were TT-84 panniers, I guess that explains the good price.
My son will be big enough by next summer to go on some short tours with me, but isn't a strong enough rider to carry much gear (at the moment anyway). I was thinking if these wouldn't cause too much trouble on a regular bike, I might keep them and use them when he is with me to carry the majority of the gear. Has anyone tried using TT-84 panniers loaded on a regular bike? Should I try it or just try to get my money back and get something different?
Arkel TT-84 Site
My son will be big enough by next summer to go on some short tours with me, but isn't a strong enough rider to carry much gear (at the moment anyway). I was thinking if these wouldn't cause too much trouble on a regular bike, I might keep them and use them when he is with me to carry the majority of the gear. Has anyone tried using TT-84 panniers loaded on a regular bike? Should I try it or just try to get my money back and get something different?
Arkel TT-84 Site
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07-03-09 | 08:22 AM
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Different strokes, but lugging a pair of panniers that weigh 7 pounds empty seems like a bad idea to me. Personally I avoid all of the Arkels.
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07-03-09 | 08:24 AM
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If your bike has 700c wheels and your rear rack is not a low rider (for example Tubus Logo compared to the Cargo) you will have no problems. If you have 26" wheels and / or a low rider rear rack or you aren't comfortable with your clearance from the ground you can easily remount the pannier hardware a couple of inches lower, which raises the mounted pannier.
Your biggest problem will be keeping yourself from taking too much junk because of TT84's enormous capacity - 84 liters (obviously). If you do take enough stuff for two people and you are a little heavy to boot, you will want to make sure that your real wheel is up to the task. I can't imagine that you'll need front panniers though.
Your biggest problem will be keeping yourself from taking too much junk because of TT84's enormous capacity - 84 liters (obviously). If you do take enough stuff for two people and you are a little heavy to boot, you will want to make sure that your real wheel is up to the task. I can't imagine that you'll need front panniers though.
07-03-09 | 08:26 AM
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07-03-09 | 08:32 AM
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And the T-84's are very heavy because they have lots of pockets, including a "Thermrest pocket" which is obviated / made obsolete by better pads that roll up much smaller. Exped Downmat / Synmat and Thermarest Neolite, for example.
05-31-14 | 08:47 PM
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I bought what was supposed to be Arkel GT-54 panniers from a guy on Craigslist for a very good price. When I recieved them it turns out they were TT-84 panniers, I guess that explains the good price.
My son will be big enough by next summer to go on some short tours with me, but isn't a strong enough rider to carry much gear (at the moment anyway). I was thinking if these wouldn't cause too much trouble on a regular bike, I might keep them and use them when he is with me to carry the majority of the gear. Has anyone tried using TT-84 panniers loaded on a regular bike? Should I try it or just try to get my money back and get something different?
Arkel TT-84 Site
My son will be big enough by next summer to go on some short tours with me, but isn't a strong enough rider to carry much gear (at the moment anyway). I was thinking if these wouldn't cause too much trouble on a regular bike, I might keep them and use them when he is with me to carry the majority of the gear. Has anyone tried using TT-84 panniers loaded on a regular bike? Should I try it or just try to get my money back and get something different?
Arkel TT-84 Site
01-04-18 | 09:31 PM
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01-07-18 | 10:25 PM
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This is hilarious! I couldn’t believe it when I got a notification on this thread.
So, yeah, mine are long gone.
So, yeah, mine are long gone.
01-11-18 | 07:01 PM
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11-28-18 | 03:36 PM
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Hmm... Will there be a Five years later sale??
As for Arkels being heavy, they make everything to suit any need, from the massive pannier full of pockets to the one pound Dry Light panniers. And they’re top notch quality and very hard wearing, with fantastic rack latch hardware. They aren’t cheap, but if you can afford them, they’re well worth the money.
As for Arkels being heavy, they make everything to suit any need, from the massive pannier full of pockets to the one pound Dry Light panniers. And they’re top notch quality and very hard wearing, with fantastic rack latch hardware. They aren’t cheap, but if you can afford them, they’re well worth the money.
12-02-18 | 12:36 PM
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Hmm... Will there be a Five years later sale??
As for Arkels being heavy, they make everything to suit any need, from the massive pannier full of pockets to the one pound Dry Light panniers. And they’re top notch quality and very hard wearing, with fantastic rack latch hardware. They aren’t cheap, but if you can afford them, they’re well worth the money.
As for Arkels being heavy, they make everything to suit any need, from the massive pannier full of pockets to the one pound Dry Light panniers. And they’re top notch quality and very hard wearing, with fantastic rack latch hardware. They aren’t cheap, but if you can afford them, they’re well worth the money.
