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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 1, 2011 19:27:56 GMT
Any one using soft panniers on a divvy 600 1996-2004.
Got a trip to do in april and will only need to use on bike for about 8 hrs , so do not want to spend out £400 on new rack and hard panniers
So looking at getting soft textile panniers to go on bike but not sure what to go for , do i still need side bars to stop the bags fouling in the wheel.
Got a Large kappa top box and only one riding on bike so not too bigger bags needed.
Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated
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Post by muddytigre jp on Feb 1, 2011 19:47:46 GMT
no idea if they are any good but argos had some cheap in end of season sale about 22
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Post by tomcat on Feb 1, 2011 21:19:37 GMT
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Post by bobh on Feb 1, 2011 22:19:12 GMT
Depending on where you are, George White's outlet centre in Swindon has quite a bit of "Cargo" luggage at keen prices. Their other outlets may have similar stuff: www.georgewhite.co.uk/ |
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 2, 2011 9:54:54 GMT
I've bought on of these to throw over the rear seat and use bungies to hold it on, 100% waterproof unlike soft paniers that usually are not (oxford ones anyway) Its made from tough double coated polyester and ya can stuff loads of gear in pending what size you buy. I use it to pack my camping gear into, at least it'll be dry where ever I go www.gear-zone.co.uk/ortlieb-dry-bag-pd-350-x-large-109l-pid674.html |
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Post by Deeps on Feb 2, 2011 10:30:13 GMT
I've bought on of these to throw over the rear seat and use bungies to hold it on, 100% waterproof unlike soft paniers that usually are not (oxford ones anyway) Its made from tough double coated polyester and ya can stuff loads of gear in pending what size you buy. I use it to pack my camping gear into, at least it'll be dry where ever I go When fitting on the rear seat do you put in on crossway's or length ways? I've got a 48l top box and a tank bag, so this may be the alternative to the soft panniers i was look at. That should be more than enough stowage. Just the tent and roll mat to find a home for now. |
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 2, 2011 10:40:43 GMT
Its more than big enough for the tent too. As regards which way round to put it on the bike just depends how much gear is in it. If its packed full say for a weeks camp trip it'll be laid across the seat.
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Post by Deeps on Feb 2, 2011 11:07:00 GMT
Its more than big enough for the tent too. As regards which way round to put it on the bike just depends how much gear is in it. If its packed full say for a weeks camp trip it'll be laid across the seat. Thanks for the quick reply. Dave |
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Post by bomeister on Feb 2, 2011 16:56:36 GMT
Hein Gericke do their own version of the Ortlieb roll bag in three sizes. I have the medium one and it is really ace. Completely waterproof, adaptable to any size and cheap as chips.
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Post by bobh on Feb 2, 2011 21:33:34 GMT
Suggestion - bin the roll mat (or use it for yoga classes) and get a compact air bed. Easier to pack and a whole lot more comfortable.
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Post by sledgegreen on Feb 3, 2011 0:37:26 GMT
I have used Oxford bags on both my old 1995 D6 and my newer 2001 and like them.
If you are riding solo, try fitting soft panniers aa bit further forward than normal. I first did this so that I could sit on empty throw-overs to stop them flying away in the slipstream, but then found that it allows the pillion footpegs to support the pannier, and the footpeg hangers stop the bags swinging into the wheel.
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 3, 2011 4:44:47 GMT
soft panniers it is, cannot justify the cost of wingrack and hard panniers for the one trip, if a second hand set comes up at a keen price sometime i may change but for now i will go with the soft ones.
Thanks for the advice from every one
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