Questions tagged [panniers]
A pannier (pronounced /ˈpæniər/) is a basket, bag, box, or similar container, carried in pairs either slung over the back of a beast of burden, or attached to the sides of a bicycle or motorcycle. The term derives from the Old French, from Classical Latin, word for bread basket.
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Can I mount a rack on eyelets that aren't horizontal?
The eyelets at the lower end of my frame's seatstays are not aligned with the dropouts (to allow attachment of a vertical rack strut). The misalignment is around 13°.
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What options do I ...
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Is laptop safe in pannier bag during commute?
Is laptop safe in pannier bag during the commute? Specifically, if I am involved in a fall or crash is my laptop going to be damaged for sure if I put it inside a pannier? I have an expensive work ...
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(How) can a pannier rack mount on the Specialized Diverge Elite E5?
If I look at the images of the Specialized Diverge Elite E5 I see on the underside of the seat stay 2 black pieces that look like rack mounts.
However, I've only seen them on the upper side of the ...
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Is it feasible to jerryrig a motorbike saddlebag as a bike pannier?
There’s a used rear bike rack and a used motorbike saddle bag people are selling in my area. I already set up a time and date to pick both up before I realized that this bag was for motorbikes, but I ...
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Will a rack fit on these rear-facing eyelets?
I have a gravel bike, a Nukeproof Digger, and I'd like to fit a lightweight pannier rack to it. It comes with 2 rear facing eyelets on the seatstays.
Pannier racks seem to mount using eyelets on the ...
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Replacing elastic straps on panniers?
I have a set of Inertia Design panniers which I bought over 20 years ago. It's a simple design: 2 top clips which hang off the carrier rack and a bottom clip which uses elastic straps to hold it in ...
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Can I attach a rear pannier rack to my mountain bike?
Soon I am going to start doing some side work for UberEats on my bike. I am trying to find a pannier rack to put on my mountain bike. My problem is that I am having a hard time finding one that will ...
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Rear pannier rack legs seem to narrow in width - is my rack damaged?
I bought a pannier rack but it seems way too narrow to fit on my MTB bike (in terms of the axle width), I can sort of push apart the two legs (of the rack) but even then the spacing is only 10CM (when ...
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Convertible front pannier bags
Cycling with a toddler on a child seat, there's not much space for a backpack (I'd like her to keep her nose!). I've got a front pannier rack, so sometimes take a front pannier instead. This works ...
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Can I install a disc-brake pannier rack on a bike with V-brakes?
I have a MTB with V-brakes. 14-15 years old. I want to get a pannier rack. Will a rack suitable for a bike with disc brakes (eg Topeak Super Tourist DX) fit a bike without disc brakes? I’m not sure if ...
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Trouble securly attaching panniers to rear rack
I recently got new panniers (specifically these) because my old ones were falling apart and I have been having trouble attaching them to my rack. I've included some pictures at the end of this post to ...
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Seatpost mounted luggage rack on carbon frame
Planning on taking my carbon Ribble to Wales to go play in the valleys. Need to carry limited luggage from point to point. Looking at a seatpost mounted rack like the Topeak RX beam, but wanted ...
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How to attach a plastic jerrycan as a FRONT bicycle rack? (How to build a DIY basket-type attachment?)
Plastic jerricans are quite a popular way to transport stuff on the back racks.
It's not easy as it seems because the question goes with some constraints:
the system should not require special tools ...
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Can i put a rack for panniers on a Carbon road bike w/ Thru axle? [duplicate]
I was looking at getting a new Trek Domane SL 5 for commuting, but i don't see any way to mount a rack on it? I need to carry a laptop bag and a change of cloths. Is there any way to do this on that ...
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Advice on carrying a video tripod on a bicycle, please [duplicate]
I wonder whether there is anyone who carries a video tripod (Manfrotto 525 - 75mm bowl head) on their bike, rather than a dslr tripod. The thing is that although I use a DSLR camera for my filming, I ...
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Why don't couriers use rear racks?
I've noticed that lots of courier companies prefer their riders to use messenger bags or backpacks. When a rack does get used its often a porteur rack of the front wheel? Does anyone know why these ...
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How can I attach a set of five panniers?
My ex's mother gave me her old set of five panniers. When researching it seems that they normally come in sets of two and, as I understand, they normally attached to a rack over the rear tire.
Having ...
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What pannier rack for Cube Cross Race?
I am trying to find a suitable pannier rack for my Cube Cross Race, but due to weirdly placed eyelets I can't find any.
Can you recommend any that would fit?
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Improve survivability of bicycle container
The "white container box" lasted about 2 months until it cracked in multiple places.
It was a cheap box(Dollar General variety).
New container is made by Sterilite and much sturdier.
I believe the ...
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Soundsystem for bicycle
Before starting to build a soundsystem for my bicycle I would like to ask where I can be redirected or provided info for a) a ready-made solution, b) a set of clear instructions on how to make one.
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Panniers and handlebar pack
I am planning to tour and would prefer highly visible panniers and handlebar packs. Also waterproof. Do racks come with panniers? Suggested brands please?
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What can I get for panniers to commute with my 17" laptop?
I have looked for a pannier that can hold my 17" laptop for a couple of years. No such thing exists. I tried contacting a couple of places to make one, but they never replied. So, now I'm trying to ...
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Why do rear pannier racks have a raised "nose"?
I am tempted to saw off the raised "nose" on my unbranded 2nd hand pannier rack because it's forcing me to lift the child seat substantially, which obviously has implications on stability. But I feel ...
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CrossRip 3 carbon fork for front panniers
I was considering to deploy TREK's CrossRip 3 for light touring (1-2 weeks, rear and front panniers, 25 kg total at max). All looks very good but my only concern, at the moment, is its carbon fork. ...
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Pannier Bags for Burley Kazoo
I have a burley kazoo trail-a-bike, which my five year-old and I are really enjoying. When not trailing my 5yo, I can easily put my Arkel pack onto the burley rack, but its attachment points don't ...
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Options for carrying a smart briefcase on a bike (pannier or otherwise)
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I don't own a bike: however due to a recent change of office location, I have worked out that I could cycle in half the time as driving through rush-hour traffic every day. I'm therefore ...
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What luggage carrying options exist for an e-bike
I am planning to build a DIY e-bike for my work commute and have the electronics already figured out (which motor, ESC, battery).
After work I want to go directly to my other activities. Until now I ...
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Pannier rack for larger diameter seat post
I have recently purchased an old, second-hand folding (or at least collapsable) bike, a Daewoo shuttle to be precise. In order to use it for commuting, I would like to fit a pannier rack onto it. It ...
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Minimal Low-Rider Touring Front Rack Recommendations
We're in need of a good, reliable low-rider front rack for long distance touring. I've come across a good number of heavy-duty front racks with low rider rails like this from blackburn
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Front rack symmetry - spacers and handling
The combination of disc brakes and full mudguards on my tourer means I'll need to space the left lowrider rack at least 30mm from the fork. On the right I'll only need 5--10mm. Should I space them ...
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Rear pannier bags on touring mountain bike
Why people are not using rear pannier bags on MTB for touring? Most of reports and photos I see have a saddle bag and the rest of luggage seems to go to the front of the bike.
I have done touring ...
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My rear wheel keeps getting side to side wobble issues. Can it be too much pannier weight?
It's now already the second time that the rear wheel has issues with side to side wobble and I would like to understand why this is happening.
The first time I had a bike mechanic to tune the true ...
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Front panniers for 15 inch laptop [closed]
I've recently built up a specialized awol with Salsa lowrider racks. I'm using it largely for commuting so I don't need a load of room, just enough for my laptop, lunch and extra clothes. I've been ...
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Why are most commuting panniers designed as shoulder bags and not backpacks?
I commute to work just carrying a light laptop and/or my tablet computer, my lunch, and a few papers.
I'd prefer to use panniers rather than a backpack or messenger bag, but once I get to work, I ...
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Would a backpack or cargo rack be better for commuting? [duplicate]
Right now I use a backpack to hold all of my supplies including spare tubes, pump, patch kits, tools, my change of clothes for work, etc.
This is the backpack I use:
It's about as comfortable as a ...
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How to repair ripped Ortlieb pannier
I have an Ortlieb Back Roller pannier that has developed a rip about 6" (150mm) long along the lower rear inside corner – where the side/bottom joins the back (wheel side). It looks like this:
In the ...
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How to carry a large backpack on a bike rack?
My 3 kids ride their bikes to school and carry 20 pound back packs stuffed quite large. They won't fit in any pannier I can find.
I've considered hanging them off the side of the pannier with bungies ...
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How can I mount a pannier rack on my (carbon fibre) Trek Madone 4.5? [duplicate]
I want to be able to mount a rack on the back of my trek madone but it has no braze-ons and I can't mount a rack to the QR because of a little wall/lip thing surrounds the QR.
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Safest way to carry luggage on my carbon frame?
I'm planning a 5 day trip on my Trek Madone 4.5. We are planning on staying motels so don't need to carry camping equipment. I need to find some type of rack that is compatible with my carbon frame - ...
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Spokes to DT Swiss cyclocross wheel
I have CSW MA 1.9 wheel on my cylcocross bike.
I already replaced few spokes in the rear wheel,
I plan to do a long trek in the coming spring with front and rear pannier (and my weight) and I want to ...
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How can I fix the hook of a weather proof pannier?
I have a pair of Mainstream panniers (msx sl 55) but the rivet that holds the hook on the bag fell off. You can see it on images outside and inside
How can I fix it while maintaining it weather proof?...
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What's the maximum size for low-rider bags?
I am thinking of buying a combination briefcase/bike bag to carry a small laptop, some papers etc on my daily commute to and from work (I was thinking something like a Vaude Newport II L, 33cm high ...
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I've recently bought a 1980 Raleigh Royal I have some questions. (brakes & pannier)
will a 29er rack fit 27x1 1/4 wheels, I've been looking at the axiom streamliner range as the frame has no specific mounts, although it does have an anchor point on the rear dropout.
The brakes are ...
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What is the correct way to close roll-down Ortlieb panniers?
What is the correct way to close Ortlieb Front Roller or Back Roller panniers?
There's a black plastic piece of plastic near the opening on the bag that is facing back if it is opened and unrolled ...
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How to secure and transport panniers when on foot during a bike trip
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I would like to go on a solo two weeks bike trip in Europe (mid & east). I am planning on camping (with a 2 person tent), so will not go to any hotel. This means that I will be buying ...
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Can I put a Tortec Epic rear rack on a 27" frame?
I'm reviewing racks for my newly re-built vintage tour bike. I have 126mm drops. I'm guessing I can just use spacers/washers to get the width lined up, but the it's listed as 26", so if there isn't ...
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Does anyone have any special notes on buying pannier racks?
I have a 520 mm cro-mo vintage tsunado road bike. It has 27 inch wheels. I'm putting a pannier rack on the back *preferably steel, but I'll consider Al. It doesn't have the upper mounts but the ...
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How should I fix my Ortlieb Rack Pack (medium, 31 litres) to my rear panniers?
I recently bought an Ortlieb Rack Pack to go across the top of my rear pannier rack. When the pannier bags are attached the Rack Pack works great: it clips into the two pannier bags and everything ...
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Buying mudguard and pannier together vs separately
I need to get new fenders/mudguards, and I also need to get a pannier rack.
As I understand it, these can sometimes be bought as one unit, they can obviously be bought separately, and I am not sure ...
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How do I mount this Topeak rack onto this road bike with disc brakes?
I've browsed several closely related questions already, but haven't found one quite like my issue yet.
I have the following rack, a Topeak Tourist for Disc Brake bikes (with a matching Topeak trunk ...
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