DIY panniers. What to use?

[Waihou Thumper]

Jaycar has the Kincrome boxes and they aren't cheap. $149 and upwards for approx 350mm size....
I concur with Clint, Pelicans from USA.
It seems a lot of NZ distributors are taking the piss....
Dollar rises, prices stay high. They say it is 'hedging'

[Monstaman]

How much were the Kincromes?

I was looking at them on the net a year or so ago but couldn't find anyone locally that stocked them or could give me a price.

Well Paul kindly sponsored us and donated our boxes so he sells them....guess we better give him a plug for them for his gift

http://www.delis.co.nz/safe-case-ext...idp315291.html

His site lists them at 3.98 kg each but we weighed ours with accurate digital scales and they weight 3.40 kg each, they are sealed and they also have the advantage of one full length hinge where Pelican have two separate hinges.

Ours are the Extra large 32 L capacity, we are using one for a top box and one each side for panniers.

We have these as well, mount on the front guard under the headlight, use them for chain links, front sprocket, spare bearing etc

http://www.delis.co.nz/safe-case-small-xidp316786.html

Go here for a perve, will update more stuff tomorrow

http://www.twomotokiwis.com/search/l...ax-results=100

http://www.twomotokiwis.com/search/l...ax-results=100

[Night Falcon]

I prefer hard cases so used pelicans, pretty tough boxes plus they provide some protection from leg sqwishing.

[Madness]

I looked into plastic cases a while back for a top box (I like soft side bags too) IIRC genuine Pelicans could be landed ex USA for about the price of the Kincrome ones here. The NZ Pelican importers are totally taking the piss with their prices.

Cheers
Clint

PM Edbear on here. He has ties to Pelican with their torches, etc.

[Monstaman]

I looked into plastic cases a while back for a top box (I like soft side bags too) IIRC genuine Pelicans could be landed ex USA for about the price of the Kincrome ones here. The NZ Pelican importers are totally taking the piss with their prices.

Cheers
Clint

We looked hard at Pelican, the only thing they had better was top loaders but at their prices it was still gonna cost a bomb to get them here from the US, Import taxes, duty and GST was the killer.

[cave weta]

My lovely gave me a massive bum bag for Christmas and that gave me an idea.....
Ill make a massive bumbag for my bike!

Below is how it looks. it is 30 litres uses no fittings and stays where its meant to even when jumping the bike and sliding

I can carry Tent, sleeping bag, wet weather gear, change of clothes, first aid kit, tools, stove and cooking gear. it has lacing to collapse it down when 1/2 full, its made of seam welded heavy duty pvc
and Ill make you one for $120.00

[Padmei]

My lovely gave me a massive bum bag for Christmas and that gave me an idea.....
Ill make a massive bumbag for my bike!

Below is how it looks. it is 30 litres uses no fittings and stays where its meant to even when jumping the bike and sliding

I can carry Tent, sleeping bag, wet weather gear, change of clothes, first aid kit, tools, stove and cooking gear. it has lacing to collapse it down when 1/2 full, its made of seam welded heavy duty pvc
and Ill make you one for $120.00

Looks good - Very much like the Giant Loop. They seem to be the biz in oz. Good value.

[pete376403]

I got a couple of Craftech (rebranded Kinchrome) cases a few years ago from Bunnings Porirua, $99 each IIRC. These are one size down from the largest.

Have proven pretty crash proof so far, dont leak. If I got the larger ones I'd just carry more crap.

[NordieBoy]

Looks good - Very much like the Giant Loop. They seem to be the biz in oz. Good value.

This is the Giant Horseshoe.

[pete376403]

Blackwoods Protector (industrial and safety suppliers) have Kincrome medium and large safecases in their latest catalogue, $99 and $149 respectively.

http://www.blackwoodsprotector.co.nz.../specials#/12/

[offrd]

My lovely gave me a massive bum bag for Christmas and that gave me an idea.....
Ill make a massive bumbag for my bike!

Below is how it looks. it is 30 litres uses no fittings and stays where its meant to even when jumping the bike and sliding

I can carry Tent, sleeping bag, wet weather gear, change of clothes, first aid kit, tools, stove and cooking gear. it has lacing to collapse it down when 1/2 full, its made of seam welded heavy duty pvc
and Ill make you one for $120.00

Now that is a good idea!

Does it clip to the bike or strap on?
Zip entry?
Im guessing will need frames to keep it off the exhaust?

Whats your lead time?

[cave weta]

Now that is a good idea!

Does it clip to the bike or strap on?
Zip entry?
Im guessing will need frames to keep it off the exhaust?

Whats your lead time?

Its attached with 3 straps with side release buckles it has a 650mm zipper that goes all around the back. the zip is under a rainproof flap. here it is on my other bike which is much fatter.

I cant make one just yet as its a short week and I have 3 big shade sails to get done but early next week no probs. - pick a colour

[Padmei]

Its attached with 3 straps with side release buckles it has a 650mm zipper that goes all around the back. the zip is under a rainproof flap. here it is on my other bike which is much fatter.

I cant make one just yet as its a short week and I have 3 big shade sails to get done but early next week no probs. - pick a colour

Shit they look good. If i wasn't deadset on making my interpretation of some panniers I'd definitely be interested. I reckon if you made them & advertised them on trademe...

[cave weta]

Shit they look good. If i wasn't deadset on making my interpretation of some panniers I'd definitely be interested. I reckon if you made them & advertised them on trademe...

Done! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...740561&ed=true


I ve just finished the orange one for OFFRD its in the photos in the trade me advert on three of my bikes to show how interchangeable they are

[dino3310]

mighty fine product Stu, bloody good price too.
will start saving my penny's