Pannier Advice and Recommendations?
Kaipaith
Posts: 44
I'm riding a GT Avalanche 2.0 on my commute - it's not ideal, but it's what I have. I don't really have the cash or space for anything else at the moment. At present I am carrying everything I can in a Camelbak, though soon I will need to start carrying more with me (term time - I work at a college).
My commute is about 12 miles, and I figured panniers would do the job. However for the life of me I cannot seem to find any that will fit. The bike isn't full suspension, but I don't see anywhere for the rack to be attached near the hub of the wheel. Most bikes seem to have extra eyelets where bolts could be passed through - this one doesn't.
Am I being exceptionally stupid here, or would I be better off thinking again? The other alternative would be a Beam rack, though I'm a little nervous about how secure they would be.
Any tips... and even better, pointers towards good racks?
My commute is about 12 miles, and I figured panniers would do the job. However for the life of me I cannot seem to find any that will fit. The bike isn't full suspension, but I don't see anywhere for the rack to be attached near the hub of the wheel. Most bikes seem to have extra eyelets where bolts could be passed through - this one doesn't.
Am I being exceptionally stupid here, or would I be better off thinking again? The other alternative would be a Beam rack, though I'm a little nervous about how secure they would be.
Any tips... and even better, pointers towards good racks?
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If you don't have any eyelets on your seat stays, then the simplest option is to get a rack mounting kit. There are various options, and luckily I haven't had to explore any, your LBS should be able to dig something out of a drawer for you along the lines of:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=14129
Another alternative is a seat post rack with pannier supports. Some are reasonably strong, but I don't think any should have more than 10kg attached, and I'd be mildly concerned with hitting that limit over bumpy roads.
Failing that try a big carradice saddle bag (seat post mounted again) or a trailer!
HTH - Rufus.0 -
I've tried panniers and my commute is only 12 miles like yours and I find the extra weight on the bike a hassle.
I'm sure many others will disagree but I think a good fitting rucksack does the job much much better, and it helps keeps me warm in a disgusting sweaty kind of way, but warm non the less.0 -
what about a 'Custom Low Rider Front fork rack' ? It clamps on - check before you buy if it needs to bolt in anywhere as well
eg http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-0-De ... -13791.htm
http://www.biketrax.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s79p320
http://www.amba-marketing.com/products. ... 19&pid=104
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RossC wrote:what about a 'Custom Low Rider Front fork rack' ? It clamps on - check before you buy if it needs to bolt in anywhere as well
eg http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-0-De ... -13791.htm
http://www.biketrax.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s79p320
http://www.amba-marketing.com/products. ... 19&pid=104
etc
Good idea on the whole, but probably not ideal as have front suspension.
I think I will visit the LBS and see what they recommend.0
