I got the bags for touring, put them through the test. I put 350 miles of roads and gravel and heavy down pour. All my gear stayed nice and dry. Very well made and thought out piece of kit. Also got a few compliments on the green color, over all very happy with them....
I got the bags for touring, put them through the test. I put 350 miles of roads and gravel and heavy downpour. All my gear stayed nice and dry. Very well made and thought out piece of kit. Also got a few compliments on the green color, overall very happy with them....
I am really pleased with these bags. Having toured for years with the-albeit more waterproof-roll-top bags, I appreciate the extra bit of flexibility that these bucket-style panniers offer When carrying larger loads, the internal dust flap can be cinched on top of everything to hold it in place before closing the outer lid. For smaller loads, I just fold the dust flap down inside before packing and then use the second, outer drawstring to cinch everything down.
A couple of features that I don't find particularly useful are the inner organization pockets and the shoulder strap attachment points (which I wish we're removable), but others will no doubt appreciate these features more.
All in all, these bags are my favorite I have owned, and the prices and service from biketiresdirect.com can't be beat.
Beautiful design, bags look super new after going through dirtsand. Best panniers I've seen. Had the front ones and glad to add the larger back size, now ready to bring everything and the kitchen sink. Also have locks you can order to lock to bike.