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I just installed TerraCycle's Easy Reacher (current design) on my 2000 VRex, and have yet to locate panniers that have hooks mounted high enough on them so I can squeeze the things under the seat. Also, I've never used panniers mounted so low to the ground, so I'm wary of the size, both vertically and horizontally. Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? Many thanks in advance. DaveB |
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Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? my ortlieb classics the top will fold down to about level with the hooks. Knight-Toolworks http://www.knight-toolworks.com affordable handmade wooden planes |
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daveb wrote:
Hi, I just installed TerraCycle's Easy Reacher (current design) on my 2000 VRex, and have yet to locate panniers that have hooks mounted high enough on them so I can squeeze the things under the seat. Also, I've never used panniers mounted so low to the ground, so I'm wary of the size, both vertically and horizontally. Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? Many thanks in advance. DaveB Have you asked TerraCycle if they know of a pannier that will fit their rack? |
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daveb wrote: Hi, I just installed TerraCycle's Easy Reacher (current design) on my 2000 VRex, and have yet to locate panniers that have hooks mounted high enough on them so I can squeeze the things under the seat. Also, I've never used panniers mounted so low to the ground, so I'm wary of the size, both vertically and horizontally. Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? Many thanks in advance. DaveB The ERRC Easy Reacher panniers are made specifically for the racks: http://www.geocities.com/e_r_r_c/panniers1.jpg (regular) http://www.geocities.com/e_r_r_c/lloonngg.jpg (long) http://www.geocities.com/e_r_r_c/catalog.html (catalog and ordering info) These are made for the ERRC by Inertia Designs. My wife's used the regular panniers on her Tour Easy for a while in both touring and commuting. You can also see a couple different pannier sets being used in the "Six Warriors" tour: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/journ...c_id=820&v=29k Jeff |
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"daveb" wrote in message
. net... Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? Good morning Dave and others: Have you given thought to the Techwind panniers by Angletech? They seem tailor made for the Easy Reacher rack. I've got the rack on order too (for my supersized Tour Easy SS) and after digging about and consulting other bentheads, went with the Techwind panniers. I was also concerned about their being mounted so low, which was one of the reasons I went with the smaller size. Mind you, no one I spoke to indicated that I'd have any issues with the larger ones, but I went with the smaller ones anyway. You can see the panniers he http://www.angletechcycles.com/accessories/techwind.htm -- "Sea" ya! --Lars S. Mulford "You can find evil anywhere you look. The question is, why are you looking?" |
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On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:04:13 -0600, daveb wrote
(in article ): Hi, I just installed TerraCycle's Easy Reacher (current design) on my 2000 VRex, and have yet to locate panniers that have hooks mounted high enough on them so I can squeeze the things under the seat. Also, I've never used panniers mounted so low to the ground, so I'm wary of the size, both vertically and horizontally. Could you guys please suggest some makes *and models*, currently available, that you have actually used on such a setup, or at least seen in use by a satisfied customer? Do I need to restrict myself to front panniers? Many thanks in advance. DaveB Check out Arkel bags. They're out of Canada and make some that may meet your needs. Just Google "Arkel Overdesigns" or www.arkel-od.com. Cheers! GLC |
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On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 22:04:13 GMT, "daveb" said
in : I just installed TerraCycle's Easy Reacher (current design) on my 2000 VRex, and have yet to locate panniers that have hooks mounted high enough on them so I can squeeze the things under the seat. I've seen Radical Design's luggage in the flesh, it is well made and recumbent-specific. http://www.radicaldesign.nl/ Guy -- http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk "To every complex problem there is a solution which is simple, neat and wrong" - HL Mencken |
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Just zis Guy, you know? (Guy Chapman) wrote: I've seen Radical Design's luggage in the flesh, it is well made and recumbent-specific. http://www.radicaldesign.nl/ Leather is a common material for luggage, but flesh? -- Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley |
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Consider these:
http://tinyurl.com/bbosb which I use on my BikeE RX. I had to relocate the J-hooks and S-hook upwards a bit to make them fit under the BikeE seat, but no big deal. Here's a photo of them mounted on the bike. http://tinyurl.com/8o4a7 Pamela |
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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
I've seen Radical Design's luggage in the flesh, it is well made and recumbent-specific. http://www.radicaldesign.nl/ Roos has toured 300 miles in a week with them on the bike and they work well, but there are caveats... They only work as a pair as they don't hang from rack hooks but by a balancing strap. That's all right if you want touring cargo, but if you're just off down the road for a loaf of bread then it's a bit over the top having that much space. They're a bit of a faff to get on and off, certainly compared to something like the Ortlieb Rear Rollers I use. In practice she just left the bags on the bike throughout the week, which is fine on a rural tour or with locked parking everywhere, but doesn't really in with regular use in places you'd rather not leave your baggage on board. The biggest set (about 70l the pair, so /seriously/ big in bike bag terms) aren't compatible with some of the lower bikes (Roos' are the 50l set and are no trouble on her semi-low Nazca Fiero). If your bike won't take 4 standard panniers (not that many 'bents do) then they're a very good solution for serious amounts of cargo. One of the models doesn't even need a rack if you've a hardshell seat. But I wouldn't get on with them for general use about town taking bags on and off. A seatback bag (Radical sell them too) my be a better general purpose bag. (My bike does take 4 standard panniers, and that's what I use for big loads, down to just one of the smaller ones for small jobs). Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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