Panniers

Simonb256

Right, it's time for me to start looking at panniers seriously for once, unfortunatly I dont have the 'braze-ons? ' for a rack on my bike.

Could anyone suggest anything?
I've seen seatpost ones but they have a tiny weight limit.
I have also seen some little clamp/clip tihngs that simulate the brazons, but thye only work with their own specifc rack...

lost_in_thought

If you want to get serious panniers, you probably ought to get a rear rack.

They can actually attach to pretty much any bike if you don't mind using p-clips. I took one from my 'kustom kruiser' beach cruiser to my zoom-zoom fixie with the little p-shaped wonders. It ain't pretty, but it works. Unless you have truly mammoth forks or some weird set-up...

I used this rack: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tor ... k-ec006627

for its adaptability.

And ask your LBS for p-clips, they cost next-to-nothing. And they're certainly not rack-specific.

alfablue

A Tubus rack would be good. I have a Tubus Cosmo on my converted mtb that doesn't have eyelets.



For the top mounting they do a kit, like p-clips but better


Alternatively, M-part make the seat clamp with rack mounts, though the Tubus mounts work brilliantly for me.


for the bottom mounting there is a quick-release skewer fitting


The result is incredibly sturdy and secure, I do fully loaded touring with camping gear, but the rack is rock solid and feels like part of the frame, no flex at all. The Tubus stuff is pricey but it is the best of the best for design and build quality. It comes with a 10 year warranty, and for the first three they undertake to ship any spares or replacements to you by courier to wherever you are in the world (don't expect they have to do that too often though).

They are available from Spa Cycles, Wiggle and several other places. The Cosmo is the top of the range one, in stainless steel, they do some cheaper models, some of which are more minimalist, but they are all top quality.

For panniers, I suggest Ortlieb Back Roller Classics



For a much cheaper (but good) rack, what about the Tortec Ultralight


or Tortec Expedition


However these won't fit the Tubus quick release mount and will need p-clips to fit the lower mount also.

Good quality stainless steel p-clips with rubber sleeves can be bought from Stagonset. (I suggest you buy a few, with a pair smaller than you think as the sizes relate to the clip being fully closed, whereas you want it slightly smaller so that it actually grips the seat stay tightly - they are dirt cheap anyway, about 60p each)

Simonb256

Thanks guys for the replies. So its a pretty open market then, as I just pretty much need the clips.. cool.

Saves me using the back pack and getting uber sweaty.

On my daily commute I would carry:

Shirt, trousers, ties etc
Shoes
Lunch
Towel
Shower stuff
Work stuffs
Tubes
Basic tools (multi tool, chain tool, tyre levers, pump)

so my bag is usually pretty full Thats excluding the small stuff like keys, wallet etc.

Redmog

Crikey, that's quite a list!

On my daily commute I carry:

Shirt, sox, undercrackers & cufflinks
Work stuff (2 gig USB drive)
Tube, Basic tools (multi tool, tyre levers, pump)
Wallet & phone

Suit, tie, shoes, Shower stuff & towel all stay at work till the weather is too foul to cycle.

lost_in_thought

See now me, I have one pannier bag that's exclusively for gym kit - trainers, complete set of gym clothes, washbag, headphones, etc.

And another bag that's for 'other', usually including work shirt and skirt, undies, maybe shoes, tiny handbag, keys, occasionally a laptop, often a book, maybe a packed lunch and so on.

Rather like how I spend almost all my salary every month no matter how far it increases, as fast as I get more storage on the bike I think of new things I can put in it. :oops:

Greg T

Am i the only one?






Gnurk gnurk

Littigator

I strayed into this post clearly by mistake and was becoming ever more concerned by the nerdy pictures of parts

but as always i am saved by Monsieur Greg T

truly a chapeux moment

Clever Pun

Redmog wrote:

Crikey, that's quite a list!

On my daily commute I carry:

Shirt, sox, undercrackers & cufflinks
Work stuff (2 gig USB drive)
Tube, Basic tools (multi tool, tyre levers, pump)
Wallet & phone

Suit, tie, shoes, Shower stuff & towel all stay at work till the weather is too foul to cycle.

eh??? what does that mean?

Littigator

Clever Pun wrote:

Redmog wrote:

Crikey, that's quite a list!

On my daily commute I carry:

Shirt, sox, undercrackers & cufflinks
Work stuff (2 gig USB drive)
Tube, Basic tools (multi tool, tyre levers, pump)
Wallet & phone

Suit, tie, shoes, Shower stuff & towel all stay at work till the weather is too foul to cycle.

eh??? what does that mean?

I have no idea, I think he must be an undercover cabbie sent into our midst to spread propoganda!