Good commuting panniers? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T15:33:06Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am in the camp of leaving s…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-14:2211490:Comment:8484272014-08-14T03:35:38.259ZSixtyTwoPercenthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SixtyTwoPercent
<p>I am in the camp of leaving suits and shoes at work and wear a super light backpack (think smaller than a camelback) to/fr work. I carry undies, socks, keys, lunch, etc. inside. My shirts and suits go to the cleaners near the office.</p>
<p>I am in the camp of leaving suits and shoes at work and wear a super light backpack (think smaller than a camelback) to/fr work. I carry undies, socks, keys, lunch, etc. inside. My shirts and suits go to the cleaners near the office.</p> I went the inexpensive route…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-13:2211490:Comment:8484992014-08-13T20:02:26.363ZJMinHPhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JM883
<p>I went the inexpensive route and picked up <span>Axiom LaSalle DLX panniers ($60 for the pair) over 1 year ago. I use them daily and I haven't had any issues with them. I would definitely buy them again, even more so considering the price differential between them and Ortlieb/other higher end bags.</span></p>
<p>I went the inexpensive route and picked up <span>Axiom LaSalle DLX panniers ($60 for the pair) over 1 year ago. I use them daily and I haven't had any issues with them. I would definitely buy them again, even more so considering the price differential between them and Ortlieb/other higher end bags.</span></p> I love my Ortlieb. I have the…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-13:2211490:Comment:8484962014-08-13T19:53:35.330ZAllison Kallohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AllisonKallo
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">I love my <a href="http://ortliebusa.com/" target="_blank">Ortlieb</a>.<span> I have the…</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">I love my <a href="http://ortliebusa.com/" target="_blank">Ortlieb</a>.<span> I have the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.ortliebusa.com/prodInfo.asp?pid=31&cid=2" target="_blank">back roller classic</a> and have used them for touring and everyday commuting.</span></p> Ditto. Have had them for abou…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8482102014-08-12T21:54:42.461ZEric Rhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/EricRoach
<p>Ditto. Have had them for about four years. Use them every day. I removed the metal S hooks after a few months due to the elastic wearing out but never had any issues w/o them.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>AM 9.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A837037&page=2#2211490Comment848129"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have used a set of Timbuk2 Tandem Panniers for a few years. They are water resistant, meaning…</p>
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<p>Ditto. Have had them for about four years. Use them every day. I removed the metal S hooks after a few months due to the elastic wearing out but never had any issues w/o them.<br/> <br/> <cite>AM 9.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A837037&page=2#2211490Comment848129"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have used a set of Timbuk2 Tandem Panniers for a few years. They are water resistant, meaning the fabric itself is waterproof, but they don't have a roll-top to keep water out. In light to moderate rain, they keep everything dry so long as you can close the flaps completely. In heavy rain, water tends to creep under the flaps, but in the heaviest of rain the worst I have experienced is just a little water in the bags--nothing soaked. </p>
<p>Best feature is that they have magnets that hold the two sides together off of the bike (and hold the bags against a steel rack), which makes carrying them off the bike with the handles convenient. They are also tilted to provide better heel clearance for bikes with shorter chainstays. My one complaint is that the elastic strap that connects to the bottom of your rack gets stretched out. Otherwise, my set has lasted well through 4 years of commuting.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rei.com/product/811081/timbuk2-tandem-panniers-medium">http://www.rei.com/product/811081/timbuk2-tandem-panniers-medium</a></p>
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</blockquote> Ortlieb.tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8480592014-08-12T19:40:42.280ZBeanshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Beans
<p><span>Ortlieb.</span></p>
<p><span>Ortlieb.</span></p> I had Banjo Bros and liked th…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8482782014-08-12T19:18:53.718ZDavid Barishhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBarish
<p>I had Banjo Bros and liked the bag. I had trashed it riding around a washed out path and foolishly trying to plow through some brush. Anyway, I have a pair of Ortlieb back rollers and agree. I love the secure mounting and yes they are waterproof. My only complaint applies to pretty much all panniers- Its one big hollow bag. Thee is a small compartment in which I stash tire levers, a tube, a Park took and such things. Everything else is in one big compartment and its not the most convenient…</p>
<p>I had Banjo Bros and liked the bag. I had trashed it riding around a washed out path and foolishly trying to plow through some brush. Anyway, I have a pair of Ortlieb back rollers and agree. I love the secure mounting and yes they are waterproof. My only complaint applies to pretty much all panniers- Its one big hollow bag. Thee is a small compartment in which I stash tire levers, a tube, a Park took and such things. Everything else is in one big compartment and its not the most convenient thing to wade through to quickly find a wallet or a phone. Otherwise, I am very happy.<br/> <br/> <cite>Rich S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A837037&page=1#2211490Comment837132"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ortlieb. They're lightweight and mount securely. The mounting brackets are adjustable so they'll fit most if not all racks. Most importantly they're waterproof. I was caught in a huge downpour on Sheridan about a month ago. Rode 5-6 miles before I hit the Harris Bank drive-thru for shelter. Opened my bag and everything inside was bone dry. </p>
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</blockquote> Jannd Commuter Pannier. On my…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8480422014-08-12T18:21:07.835ZTominatorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tominator
<p>Jannd Commuter Pannier. On my second one. Last a long long time. Holds a lot. Rugged.</p>
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<p>Jannd Commuter Pannier. On my second one. Last a long long time. Holds a lot. Rugged.</p>
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<p><a href="http://brandscycle.com/product/jandd-commuter-pannier-6578.htm?variations=26567&gclid=CNuB8KmrjsACFQmAaQod-mkAWQ" target="_blank">http://brandscycle.com/product/jandd-commuter-pannier-6578.htm?variations=26567&gclid=CNuB8KmrjsACFQmAaQod-mkAWQ</a></p> Swift Industries makes panni…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8481312014-08-12T18:02:13.276ZKevin Mulckyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinMulcky
<p><br></br> Swift Industries makes panniers in Seattle, WA. You can choose between stock, Ortlieb, or Arkel hardware.<br></br> <cite>Tony Adams 4 mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A848037&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment848037"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Skip, I look forward to your report. I would LOVE to support local or even domestic manufacturers, but nothing I've seen comes…</p>
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<p><br/> Swift Industries makes panniers in Seattle, WA. You can choose between stock, Ortlieb, or Arkel hardware.<br/> <cite>Tony Adams 4 mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-commuting-panniers?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A848037&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment848037"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Skip, I look forward to your report. I would LOVE to support local or even domestic manufacturers, but nothing I've seen comes close to the Ortlieb overall - waterproof, flexible and as Rich S mentioned that they "mount securely". That last feature is huge for me having had two different panniers</p>
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<p>my bike and not be noticed as missing until it was too late to recover them. Chicago streets make for some bumpy riding. The traditional hooks on top with an elastic (or not) hook on the bottom attachment systems are not sufficient.</p>
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</blockquote> Skip, I look forward to your…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8480372014-08-12T17:56:37.531ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>Skip, I look forward to your report. I would LOVE to support local or even domestic manufacturers, but nothing I've seen comes close to the Ortlieb overall - waterproof, flexible and as Rich S mentioned that they "mount securely". That last feature is huge for me having had two different panniers</p>
<p>FALL OFF</p>
<p>my bike and not be noticed as missing until it was too late to recover them. Chicago streets make for some bumpy riding. The traditional hooks on top with an elastic (or not)…</p>
<p>Skip, I look forward to your report. I would LOVE to support local or even domestic manufacturers, but nothing I've seen comes close to the Ortlieb overall - waterproof, flexible and as Rich S mentioned that they "mount securely". That last feature is huge for me having had two different panniers</p>
<p>FALL OFF</p>
<p>my bike and not be noticed as missing until it was too late to recover them. Chicago streets make for some bumpy riding. The traditional hooks on top with an elastic (or not) hook on the bottom attachment systems are not sufficient.</p> So, after hemming, hawing, an…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-12:2211490:Comment:8480362014-08-12T17:16:49.228ZSkip Montanaro 0mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SkipMontanaro92
<p>So, after hemming, hawing, and hunting around for nearly a month, I just sprung for an upcycled Swiss messenger bag sort of thing:</p>
<p><a href="http://outyourbackdoor.com/article.php?id=443" target="_blank">http://outyourbackdoor.com/article.php?id=443</a></p>
<p><a href="http://outyourbackdoor.com/images/articles/temp_large/135659_new.oyb.patch.pannier.close.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://outyourbackdoor.com/images/articles/temp_large/135659_new.oyb.patch.pannier.close.jpg"></img></a></p>
<p>I'm acquainted with the guy who makes these things (Jeff Potter), through the…</p>
<p>So, after hemming, hawing, and hunting around for nearly a month, I just sprung for an upcycled Swiss messenger bag sort of thing:</p>
<p><a href="http://outyourbackdoor.com/article.php?id=443" target="_blank">http://outyourbackdoor.com/article.php?id=443</a></p>
<p><a href="http://outyourbackdoor.com/images/articles/temp_large/135659_new.oyb.patch.pannier.close.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://outyourbackdoor.com/images/articles/temp_large/135659_new.oyb.patch.pannier.close.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>I'm acquainted with the guy who makes these things (Jeff Potter), through the internet-BOB mailing list/Google Group. I feel like I'm supporting a small business and a bikie (which would have also been true if I'd purchased an Ironweed). Jeff makes them as orders arrive. I'm sure it won't be as perfect as an Ortlieb or an Ironweed, but it suits my sensibilities. It will be Nikwax coated for water repellency. And you should be able to easily recognize me. I doubt anyone else around will have a bag quite like it. Once I've received it and given it a try, I will report back.</p>
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