DIY panniers. What to use?

[Oscar]

They look good mate, I called T7 and the lady couldn't really explain the mounting system.

Are the bags joined together ? Or seperated ? Can they be attached individually to the rack and if so how ? My rack is tube and about a foot wide.

They are separate, and have a three point clip system to mount to a bicycle carrier (it's pictured in the online T7 ad). They just happen to fit the Givi bag mounts – I tie them together and add extra bungy’s for security. I’ll take some pics when I get home (feel free to remind me if I forgot).

[Eddieb]

Just spotted these DeWalt cases in the Toolshed brochure, they look like they could be a good option for someone wanting to make some DIY hard panniers or for a top box.

http://www.thetoolshed.co.nz/index2/...ss=true&id=284

Cheers
Clint

Thanks Clint, they might work really work for a project I'm working on.

[Shewolf]

tease....give us piccies

Thanks Clint, they might work really work for a project I'm working on.

[ADVGD]

Thanks Clint, they might work really work for a project I'm working on.

Hi Eddie, project eh? This weekend should see the completion of the long task of creating fiberglass plugs/moulds for adventure bike boxes. They will be nice looking units at a reasonable price, I'll be doing a few sets cheap to quickly recoup money outlaid for the setup process. I'll keep you in the loop and post some images of the final product soon.

Cheers

Josh

[Andy67]

They are separate, and have a three point clip system to mount to a bicycle carrier (it's pictured in the online T7 ad). They just happen to fit the Givi bag mounts – I tie them together and add extra bungy’s for security. I’ll take some pics when I get home (feel free to remind me if I forgot).

Thanks mate that would be awesome

[pomgolian]

I found some some bicycle soft bags from Katmandu on sale $50 a pair $ 10 dollar clips from mitre 10 and some tow rope strapping from work, local cobler sewed the straps to clips for $10 which means you can clip them through the DR rear grap handles and remove them easily , the lid or cover strap wraps through the wolfman pannier frames to stop them flapping outwards, only downside is water tightness, but some plastic bags or drybags does the trick. ? Next step wolfman drybags but $ 250 US plus freight maybe later. Chris $ 235 on sale katmandu ($ 500 retail) small pack sleeping bag duckdown i think -7 more more money

[Andy67]

They are separate, and have a three point clip system to mount to a bicycle carrier (it's pictured in the online T7 ad). They just happen to fit the Givi bag mounts – I tie them together and add extra bungy’s for security. I’ll take some pics when I get home (feel free to remind me if I forgot).

And still............a little boy waits ........

[pomgolian]

I found some some bicycle soft bags from Katmandu on sale $50 a pair $ 10 dollar clips from mitre 10 and some tow rope strapping from work, local cobler sewed the straps to clips for $10 which means you can clip them through the DR rear grap handles and remove them easily , the lid or cover strap wraps through the wolfman pannier frames to stop them flapping outwards, only downside is water tightness, but some plastic bags or drybags does the trick. ? Next step wolfman drybags but $ 250 US plus freight maybe later. Chris $ 235 on sale katmandu ($ 500 retail) small pack sleeping bag duckdown i think -7 more more money

some pics of panniers

[ADVGD]

hi,
wont to make some Panniers for my bike as i cant aford a proper set but dont know what to use. been thinking of arm ammo boxes but cant find any in new zealand. any one knows what i could get somthing that may work? i can make the frames and any thing else i need to but just need a box to start with.

If you are just looking for a quick fix to get out there riding, before l became proficient at spending stupid amounts of money setting up bikes, this was my very first setup:

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/arti...amois-hunt.php

Tank bags: 2 X 10 litre British Army day packs with the straps sewn together, lots of straps already in place to secure nicely around the frame. 20 litres of waterproof stroage for the grand sum of $29 ($14.50 each for the bags) plus mowing the lawns for my saddlery sewing sister to sew them together for me (thanks sis ). These two bags held all my sleeping gear (less sleeping bag) including tent, extra 3mX3m rainfly, exped down mat, mosquito net and travel pillow

Side pannier bags: 2 X 12.5 litre German Combat Bags giving 25 litres of reasonably waterproof storage for $30. Easily strapped to the seat with some webbing and the buckle/clips on the bags. They did not need any framing

Not the prettiest, but very strong/robust and waterproof, if you need a low priced solution so you can get out there and get into it, these are a good option

[jellywrestler]

hi,
wont to make some Panniers for my bike as i cant aford a proper set but dont know what to use. been thinking of arm ammo boxes but cant find any in new zealand. any one knows what i could get somthing that may work? i can make the frames and any thing else i need to but just need a box to start with.

there's Blue Boxes in most gas station toilets, they work a treat, double up as chilly bins after a ride too as they're very waterproof

[NiggleC]

Make your own aluminium. I got the sheet cut to size, the angle, pop rivets and 4 tubes bathroom sealant from bunnings. The most expensive part were purchasing the givi racks as I don't have the facilities to make my own. I just copied this guys work, http://rtw.xtz660.googlepages.com/alluboxes settling on a slightly different size after doing some mock ups in cardboard.

[alane]

I found some some bicycle soft bags from Katmandu on sale $50 a pair $ 10 dollar clips from mitre 10 and some tow rope strapping from work, local cobler sewed the straps to clips for $10 which means you can clip them through the DR rear grap handles and remove them easily , the lid or cover strap wraps through the wolfman pannier frames to stop them flapping outwards, only downside is water tightness, but some plastic bags or drybags does the trick. ? Next step wolfman drybags but $ 250 US plus freight maybe later. Chris $ 235 on sale katmandu ($ 500 retail) small pack sleeping bag duckdown i think -7 more more money

Used a pair of them on the Super Sherpa for the Dusty Butt in 2011.
I pop rivited some straps on them & also had them clipped to the passenger footpegs. Kept them well foward so as the ballance would be better.
Held my lunch & stuff --no worries.

[Crim]

Used a pair of them on the Super Sherpa for the Dusty Butt in 2011.

As did I - all worked well, couple dry bags inside and you'd be sorted!

Although I did do a bit of research on different options