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waterproof Paniers

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  • 29-07-2008 11:47am
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    Nisio
    Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    After the lovely seasonal weather last night/today can anyone recomend a good waterproof panier for commuting to work? (bringing change of clothes shoes towel kinda stuff)

    Thanks,

    Oisin


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    Morgan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    Ortlieb Back Roller.


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    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    Morgan wrote: »
    Ortlieb Back Roller.

    Ortlieb panniers are very good.

    I also have a pair of these. Lots of space, effective, and have day-glo pannier covers that roll out from the top pouch, giving you plenty more visibility on the dark / dull weather.


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    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Ortlieb indeed have the reputation. If you already have panniers though just stick a waterproof bin-bag in them; I commute 12 months of a year without difficulty.


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    Treade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Treade


    altura panniers in cyclogical are also the business


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    penexpers
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    Careful when buying the Altura ones, the ones I have are not very waterproof at all.


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    rp
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    Morgan wrote: »
    Ortlieb Back Roller.
    Agree. This morning the laptop and change of clothes all nice and dry, unlike me, but as it was warm, I went for the SPD sandals - better than wet socks and shoes...


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    MadHatter
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    Another vote for Ortlieb. I have Front Roller Classics that I use on the rear rack. Smaller than the Back Roller but still plenty of space.


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    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Indeed, if panniers are not sold with waterproof as a selling point, they most certainly are not. I think due to the low position they tend to get wetter than a bag up on the rack (or on your back would.)


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