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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:36 am    Post subject: Pannier Bags Reply with quote

I am looking to buy some pannier bags and was looking for some recommendations on size. Right now I am leaning toward roughly 28 liters.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

although I don't have much experience with bike touring, or panniers for that matter, I will suggest looking into the placement of the bags on your bike... Especially on smaller frames + large panniers, you want to make sure that you can situate the bags far enough back on your rear rack that your heels won't hit them during your pedal rotation... because that's really annoying.

Tim had some panniers for sale a while back, but I'm not sure if he still has them or not.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll second the heel hit as the most important size/fit issue with panniers. Crank length and shoe size are big factors as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hadn't even thought about that.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a link to the bags I had.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___59239

I never had any trouble with any bike or rack I had the bags on and I wear a size 13.

I made some kitty litter buckets once and my feet did not hit those either.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got a couple older sets and biggest concern after heel slap is spring tension. If they don't fit snuggly on the rack, they'll bounce off and if you're unlucky and the bags are small, they'll fall into your spokes. This happens with big loads and uneven terrain while going fast, like curb jumping or trail riding. Bungees are a last resort. Maybe newer bags have tackled this problem and some bags don't use springs, but they're not easy to pack off.

Why don't you just go lite and get a handlebar pannier? They're pretty cool and quite fashionable.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sounds like a fanny pack for the bicycle.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We actually used to carry a handlebar bag that doubled as a fanny pack at Pedal Power. You can unclip the thing from the bars and straps pull out of a pocket on the side. I almost burst out laughing when the sales rep showed it to me for the first time.

It was quite possibly the dorkiest thing I have ever sold, rivaled only by those little orange saftey flags that are mounted on a long pole.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

speaking of those orange flags... there's a cyclist who rides through my neighborhood every day who's got to be the most safety conscious guy out there, based on looks alone. It's been a long time since I've seen someone rocking the flag. Here's his rig:

bright yellow safety vest with the reflective triangle on the back
big white foam helmet with bright yellow reflective tape
the orange flag
bright yellow gloves for signalling
bright yellow pant leg straps

has anyone else seen this guy around? Gotta hand it to him... he's definitely out there to be "seen".
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

depends on what kindof touring your going to be doing(overnight,fairweather,or long distance)...personally i wouldn't go for anything nylon with a water proof sealant on it they ultimately fail and usually relies on the shittest timing to do it...trust me you don't want to be miles from the nearest town with all your supplies including you soaked to the bone but some might say this is just earning your touring merit badge...i personally recommend the orbea's they are made in germany (they know rain) and they have a life time warranty...they cost alittle more but like all good things these days you have to pay for quality...it really depends on how much you plan on touring i mean you could use shitter panniers just always remember to line them with trashbags...in my experience the cheaper panniers don't leak from the top like you would think but at the bottom thru the stitching...another item you might want to consider bringing is a drybag for your sleepbag, tent, camping pad...it can also double as a ghetto coolers with some cardboard boxes and newspaper...trust me nothing is better then ice cold beer at the camp site after a day of trekking in the hot sun...good luck
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you talking about Ortlieb bags?
Ortlieb USA

I know Orbea makes bikes... but I'm not sure if they make bags and touring gear as well. I could be wrong...
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

once again thanks for the correction...that is what i meant but due to my rapidly deteriorating brain i typed orbea...froudian slip i guess...rolls eyes...victory dance anyone? lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2JneittqQ
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