Them panniers

[summittoppler]

Well I'm sure you've noticed by now that I'm using pannier bags on my fat bike.
I know there's been some discussion about using them compared to seat pack but heres my take on them if you're interested:
https://fat-bike.com/2021/04/revelate-nano-panniers/

*apologies for an external link

[ton]

i may have a go with those.
i have been using a carradice saddle bag on my new fargo.
the strap that go''s round the seatpost has rubbed a grove in my thomson seatpost, in about a month use. if i had not taken the bag off today to wash the bike, it would have worn right through the post.

so a little rack and panniers could be the way to go.

[johnnystorm]

i may have a go with those.
i have been using a carradice saddle bag on my new fargo.
the strap that go''s round the seatpost has rubbed a grove in my thomson seatpost, in about a month use. if i had not taken the bag off today to wash the bike, it would have worn right through the post.

so a little rack and panniers could be the way to go.

It's a shame the Bridge street saddlebags aren't on sale anymore. The bracket wasn't pretty but they stay put without spoiling your post. Would 'copter tape help?

[ton]

Would 'copter tape help?

possibly. but a carradice bagman support has been ordered now. that will cure it.

[BigdummySteve]

If you do decide to fit a rack I can recommend the tortec rack I fitted to mine
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Tortec-Tour-Ul ... KkQAvD_BwE

Substantially cheaper than the salsa rack at around £25 and only 440g, the trick is to source some alloy 6x14mm spacers, I got them from eBay, they were called ‘bonnet spacers’ and some longer bolts for the top alternator mounts.

[Loki]

I am liking the look of those, I have actually been admiring them on your bike for some time now, I would love a set of the back of my Wednesday, ideal for warm gear and brewkit on my beach rides, better order a Surly rack in.

[psling]

Nice review Jeff. I have had a pair for a while now which hang nicely over a 14 year old Old Man Mountain rack on one of my bikes. Like you say, they are very easy to put on / take off (and the fold-over clips are holding up well so far) and the stiffener in that inside pocket keeps their shape well. I find that their size controls what you can carry which for me is a plus! I've mostly used for longer cold-weather day rides so far but envisage using them for carrying clothes on bank-card tours as things open up.
Good quality, well designed and a useful size - big enough to be practical but not so big as to be an encumbrance. Like most Revelate kit though, you pay for that quality

[summittoppler]

Cheers guys

[shutupthepunx]

nice review. i made a pair last autumn, in horrible 90s fabric colours. these were the trial run which worked so well i havent yet got round to remaking them in xpac, duno if i will now.

[summittoppler]

nice review. i made a pair last autumn, in horrible 90s fabric colours. these were the trial run which worked so well i havent yet got round to remaking them in xpac, duno if i will now.

Nice, like the leopard skin

[voodoo_simon]

Cheers Jeff, like the look of those. You’re right, packing a pannier is much easier to do, it encourages you to get that extra layer if you’re cold or to get your multi tool out to sort a problem out rather than leaving it and obviously, makes it easier to pack a few tins of beer

[RIP]

I would love a set on the back of my Wednesday, ideal for warm gear and brewkit

they are very easy to put on / take off

their size controls what you can carry which for me is a plus!

using them for carrying clothes on bank-card tours

You’re right, packing a pannier is much easier to do

it encourages you to get that extra layer if you’re cold or to get your multi tool out to sort a problem out rather than leaving it

and obviously, makes it easier to pack a few tins of beer

These are all perfectly valid quotes and observations of course, but in the interests of maintaining our image to any casual passers-by please can we move the discussion to the dark area of the site. Shocking example of heresy .

[summittoppler]

Shocking example of heresy .

I apologise for any future photo's of the panniers on this site

[PaulB2]

Just to muddy the waters even more, I get the advantages (and disadvantages) of panniers over bikepacking bags, but what's less clear to me is the advantages of those micro-panniers over a modern carradice style saddle bag on a micro rack or bagman style support.