Pannier bags and rack for Boardman MX Sport?
Gamblor
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I've got a Boardman MX Sport bike specifically this one: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/boardman-mx-sport-bike
I've always just had a back pack to carry my stuff around, but am getting mighty sick of the extra weight (not to mention sweat!) on my back, and am thinking a pannier rack and bags would do the trick
Can anyone recommend a decent setup for my particular bike? From what I've seen on Google I need to go for a 'beam rack' due to the disc break? They don't look all that sturdy (and also they look like they come in 3 different types so I'd be unsure which one to get.
Thats before we never get to the bags themselves!
Any help would be greatly appreciated. The alternative is to just take the whole thing up to halfords, but in my experience they tend to upsell and I make end up spending alot more than I actually need
I've always just had a back pack to carry my stuff around, but am getting mighty sick of the extra weight (not to mention sweat!) on my back, and am thinking a pannier rack and bags would do the trick
Can anyone recommend a decent setup for my particular bike? From what I've seen on Google I need to go for a 'beam rack' due to the disc break? They don't look all that sturdy (and also they look like they come in 3 different types so I'd be unsure which one to get.
Thats before we never get to the bags themselves!
Any help would be greatly appreciated. The alternative is to just take the whole thing up to halfords, but in my experience they tend to upsell and I make end up spending alot more than I actually need
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You can get standard racks adjusted for disc brake bikes (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/back-rack-for-disc-ec037537?country=GB¤cy=GBP&esvt=1186-GOUKE252912&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-37666-1&esvcrea=61232000696&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvaid=50080&gclid=CjwKEAiAmeyxBRCJxoKk7IWLl2oSJABvZjhh5tu2imtmgQugoQ2uh9tsxoMYcmPQAyphtfzri1DyHBoC4IDw_wcB) fairly easily.
For panniers, you need to decide on capacity, and weather proofing.
At the top end fo the market you have the Ortliebs, which seem to be the best for waterproofing. Lower down (cheaper) you have Alturas and many other brands.
I tour a bit, and just use a 2nd hand pair of Altura Aran's with a waterproof liner.0 -
Nice one mate, thanks.
Also going to be doing the coast to coast at some point next year, so will have to bear that in mind with regards to capacity. I might have a look up my LBS to get an idea of sizes0 -
I just got Giant City Panniers (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/gear/product/giant.city.pannier.bag/575/54670/). I really like them so far, they fit all my work clothes, hold my lunch box relatively level and they have inside pockets for your wallet/phone etc. They look to be waterproof to an extent, like able to handle drizzle but not a torrential downpour, and they form a handle when you take them off your rack so you can carry them into the office (if you can't bring your whole bike in).
Edit: Topeak does a decent rack for disc brake bikes (by the look of it), the Super Tourist. It has a system for attaching a trunk bag to it (MTX or something) but the bags look to be much more expensive than the actual rack. I would avoid a beam rack with down hanging panniers, as there are no supports to attach them to to stop them from swaying into the spokes of your rear wheel.0 -
Got the same bike. Fitted the the Topeak rack with no problems. Added Topeak TrunkBag EX with Straps.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-pannier-rack/topeak-super-tourist-dx-disc-pannier-rack
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-baskets-panniers/topeak-trunkbag-ex-with-straps
Pricey but very good quality. Regret not spending a few more quid on clip on version - much easier to take off when required.0
