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Probably a dumb question, but are there any decent soft pannier options that can be locked up on the bike ? (yeah, I know it'd only take a knife to get in, but it might deter the casual opportunist)
I was going to set up with the Metal Mule hard system, but after trolling these forums, it's looking like a soft setup could be the go. |
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http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...-panniers.html Supposedly waterproof, lockable, slash-proof, abrasion proof, etc (and if you've read any of Colebatch's ride reports on ADVrider or the HUBB you might conclude that if he says it works, it probably does). Not cheap, and you still need racks, but would still probably come in cheaper than a brand-name hard luggage setup. |
See, now that's why I hang out in forums like this. Thanks Uberthumper, this is exactly the sort of thing I'm thinking of. looks like it's incredibly tough & the dry bag inner is brilliant. Seems a very well conceived bit of kit.
Now I just have to suss out th rack & I'm sorted. cheers.
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ScottyD, I have actually seen these panniers and wanted a pair but they are in the process of making some modifications to the original design, improvements I might add.
I do have a full set of Metal Mule panniers and frames, in actual fact the first set ever made as they used my bike for the original jigging. They are good and robust / waterproof, but just tooo heavy. I will be getting some of these soft panniers as soon as they have some of the new ones in. They had an original batch of ten which sold very quickly but I do not know when the new ones will be available. I recon any frames will do as they just need to be supported from swinging into the rear wheel. Try calling Roger at ARD CASES as he gets some good frames from somewhere in Europe at a good price............and yes I have seen some of his frames, they are just a generic of the more 'badged' products around but cheaper. Hope this helps. SteveD |
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I'll check out those racks from ARD Cases, and have a closer look at the 'Carrier Rack' thread as well. Good to hear from experience about the weight of the MMs. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced I want to go soft (so to speak:laughing6:). I want to get set up asap (kind of climbing the walls at the moment - I pick up my new Tenere in about a week or so :happy3:). Thanks guys, will keep you posted. |
Just in case you blokes are interested, here's the latest info on those soft lockable panniers from adventure-spec.......
Scott, The versions we have arriving tomorrow are the new bags. Shipping to anywhere in Aus will be �291.00 for the panniers (we remove EU sales tax) and �50.00 postage. Hope that helps, Dave |
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True uberthumper, however if you click on one of the luggage systems links, you will be redirected to his website (Chris Scott's website that is, whom I guess I do not have to introduce)) where you can find more detailed reviews of all of the systems.
Cheers, G |
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I've queried this with Chris on the HUBB, and he's clarified the �600 is for a setup with 3x 15l bags plus two Rotopax containers and all the mounting hardware, not the 4x15l bag setup which is �489. Rotopax stuff isn't cheap. I'm planning on putting together a 'Ghettolander' version of the Kriega setup at some point to use my existing collection of US-XX packs and some cheaper fuel/water containers. Will post up when I eventually get round to it. |
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