Through a fortuitous series of events it appears that I'll be able to bike commute to the pool around lunch/dinner time every day this winter (Florida). Yesterday was day one however I found that I don't enjoy riding with a backpack. Does anyone here have an recommendations for pannier racks/bags? For what it's worth, the bike is a steel Marin.... something... that I bought off of Craigslist. The rear hub has a funky spec: 141x9mm. I don't know if that matters.
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Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [GreenPlease]
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It is awesome that you can commute;
Nashbar makes a really nice commuter bag that I use to carry dress clothes comfortably.
https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/nashbar-garment-pannier-bag-na-cgp2-base?utm_source=Google_Product_Search&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=datafeed&cm_mmc=Google_Product_Search-_-PLA-_-Datafeed-_-Nashbar%20Garment%20Pannier%20Bag&CAWELAID=400006960000128366&source=googleUS&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=24468006738&CATCI=aud-439536544308:pla-174912067458&catargetid=400006960000134257&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwXQS_OwRr2Mk4on5crehIgayVJ49XxETZJIYRWRF6sAy92lQwS0e-xoCY18QAvD_BwE
Nashbar makes a really nice commuter bag that I use to carry dress clothes comfortably.
https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/nashbar-garment-pannier-bag-na-cgp2-base?utm_source=Google_Product_Search&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=datafeed&cm_mmc=Google_Product_Search-_-PLA-_-Datafeed-_-Nashbar%20Garment%20Pannier%20Bag&CAWELAID=400006960000128366&source=googleUS&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=24468006738&CATCI=aud-439536544308:pla-174912067458&catargetid=400006960000134257&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwXQS_OwRr2Mk4on5crehIgayVJ49XxETZJIYRWRF6sAy92lQwS0e-xoCY18QAvD_BwE
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [bikerdude]
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Thanks. Do you have a rack recommendation?
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [GreenPlease]
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You don't like riding with a backpack on your back? What about riding with a backpack on your bike?
Be sure to pickup the rain cover if you buy this.
https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html
Be sure to pickup the rain cover if you buy this.
https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [GreenPlease]
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I use a Topeak Explorer MTX with Nashbar waterproof Panniers. Works great for holding my work clothes, lunch, and occasionally running shoes for when I do a morning brick.
Depending on how much stuff you need to carry, another option is a saddle bag like this:
https://www.rei.com/product/112095/ortlieb-seat-pack-saddle-bag-large
Strava
Depending on how much stuff you need to carry, another option is a saddle bag like this:
https://www.rei.com/product/112095/ortlieb-seat-pack-saddle-bag-large
Strava
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [GreenPlease]
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I'm not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [Sanuk]
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Thanks!
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [ChandlerMyles]
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ChandlerMyles wrote:
You don't like riding with a backpack on your back? What about riding with a backpack on your bike? Be sure to pickup the rain cover if you buy this.
https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html
Cool, thanks for the recommendation. I just don't like having a bag on my back. I don't know why but my back has always been a sweat factory.
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [GreenPlease]
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I like the two wheel garment pannier
https://www.twowheelgear.com/collections/garment-panniers
https://www.twowheelgear.com/collections/garment-panniers
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [Sanuk]
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Sanuk wrote:
I'm not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.+1
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [sathomasga]
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sathomasga wrote:
Sanuk wrote:
I'm not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.+1
Re: Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation? [Sanuk]
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Sanuk wrote:
I'm not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.I second that. I used that same combination for a 2 week cycling trip across Spain once. Stellar.
I love my Ortleibs. I would definitely recommend them if you do not need a bunch of interior pockets.