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Date: 24 Apr 2007 09:27:25
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Subject: Rack and pannier recommendations?
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I just bought a trek 7.5 fx and I am looking to outfit it for
commuting. To do this I need a rack and panniers. I was looking at
the trek interchange trunk:
http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=44&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C187&iProductID=44&bShopOnline=0
along with its corresponding rack:
http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=26&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C186&iProductID=26&bShopOnline=0
I liked those because the bag itself actually clipped on to the rack,
as opposed to something that I have to strap on. It also fits very
snug on the rack and wouldn't move around a lot. Are there any other
bags/racks like this as the Trek stuff is pretty expensive? Also,
what kind of side pannier(s) would people recommend to go along with
this?
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Date: 25 Apr 2007 16:44:06
From: John Kane
Subject: Re: Rack and pannier recommendations?
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On Apr 24, 12:27 pm, mbr...@gmail.com wrote:
> I just bought a trek 7.5 fx and I am looking to outfit it for
> commuting. To do this I need a rack and panniers. I was looking at
> the trek interchange trunk:http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=44&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1...
> along with its corresponding rack:http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=26&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1...
>
> I liked those because the bag itself actually clipped on to the rack,
> as opposed to something that I have to strap on. It also fits very
> snug on the rack and wouldn't move around a lot. Are there any other
> bags/racks like this as the Trek stuff is pretty expensive? Also,
> what kind of side pannier(s) would people recommend to go along with
> this?
That is not panniers :) It looks like a handy rack bag but panniers
are more like this: http://www.arkel-od.com/. Well they do more than
panniers but they have some nice stuff.
John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
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Date: 25 Apr 2007 16:41:23
From: mark
Subject: Re: Rack and pannier recommendations?
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mbrand@gmail.com wrote:
> I just bought a trek 7.5 fx and I am looking to outfit it for
> commuting. To do this I need a rack and panniers. I was looking at
> the trek interchange trunk:
> http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=44&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C187&iProductID=44&bShopOnline=0
> along with its corresponding rack:
> http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=26&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C186&iProductID=26&bShopOnline=0
>
> I liked those because the bag itself actually clipped on to the rack,
> as opposed to something that I have to strap on. It also fits very
> snug on the rack and wouldn't move around a lot. Are there any other
> bags/racks like this as the Trek stuff is pretty expensive? Also,
> what kind of side pannier(s) would people recommend to go along with
> this?
>
>
I like under-seat bags for around town/commuting use, Jandd makes a
number of nice ones in different sizes:
http://www.jandd.com
Carradice makes a wide range of classic saddlebags and panniers out of
canvas, really well made, but I wouldn't call them cheap by any measure.
The saddlebags require a saddle with bag loops (or an adapter), and
availability in this country is pretty well limited to on-line mail
order. They make a really nice briefcase pannier that I was really happy
with when I was a year-round cycle commuter (I walk to work now).
www.carradice.co.uk
www.wallbike.com (US source)
Ortlieb makes really sturdy, durable waterproof panniers, under-seat
bags, rack trunks, handlebar bags, and anything else that a cycle
tourist or cycle commuter could possibly want, including a couple of
briefcase style panniers specifically for cycle commuters
www.ortliebusa.com
Rivendell has offered various canvas and leather panniers, under-seat
bags, rack trunks, and other stuff over the years, their offerings tend
to vary as vendors and materials become available or unavailable. Very
nice stuff, though.
http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/
None of this stuff is what I would call cheap, but it's all well made
stuff that will give you a lot of use.
mark
www.wallbike.com
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Date: 25 Apr 2007 19:08:39
From: nash
Subject: Re: Rack and pannier recommendations?
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"mark" <markfelber@earthlink.net > wrote in message
news:TwLXh.8309$3P3.4294@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> mbrand@gmail.com wrote:
>> I just bought a trek 7.5 fx and I am looking to outfit it for
>> commuting. To do this I need a rack and panniers. I was looking at
>> the trek interchange trunk:
>> http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=44&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C187&iProductID=44&bShopOnline=0
>> along with its corresponding rack:
>> http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=26&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C35%2C186&iProductID=26&bShopOnline=0
>>
>> I liked those because the bag itself actually clipped on to the rack,
>> as opposed to something that I have to strap on. It also fits very
>> snug on the rack and wouldn't move around a lot. Are there any other
>> bags/racks like this as the Trek stuff is pretty expensive? Also,
>> what kind of side pannier(s) would people recommend to go along with
>> this?
>>
>>
> I like under-seat bags for around town/commuting use, Jandd makes a number
> of nice ones in different sizes:
> http://www.jandd.com
>
> Carradice makes a wide range of classic saddlebags and panniers out of
> canvas, really well made, but I wouldn't call them cheap by any measure.
> The saddlebags require a saddle with bag loops (or an adapter), and
> availability in this country is pretty well limited to on-line mail order.
> They make a really nice briefcase pannier that I was really happy with
> when I was a year-round cycle commuter (I walk to work now).
> www.carradice.co.uk
> www.wallbike.com (US source)
>
> Ortlieb makes really sturdy, durable waterproof panniers, under-seat bags,
> rack trunks, handlebar bags, and anything else that a cycle tourist or
> cycle commuter could possibly want, including a couple of briefcase style
> panniers specifically for cycle commuters
> www.ortliebusa.com
>
> Rivendell has offered various canvas and leather panniers, under-seat
> bags, rack trunks, and other stuff over the years, their offerings tend to
> vary as vendors and materials become available or unavailable. Very nice
> stuff, though.
> http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/
>
> None of this stuff is what I would call cheap, but it's all well made
> stuff that will give you a lot of use.
>
> mark
>
> www.wallbike.com
My Axiom bags are same as ortlieb but alot cheaper. Got mine at
http://bspbikes.com/ in the GVRD
Since I got a disc bike though any bag on that side heavily weighted will
practically stop use of the rear brake.
Another problem I have is hitting my foot. the axiom disc rack does not let
me put the bag far enough back.
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