Panniers - big, cheap but not terrible

[RobLyon]

I'd like to do some leisurely tandem touring with my son. Something with quite a bit volume for just throwing stuff in. Ive read some reviews of the rock bros one where the welded seams have failed leaving you a bit stranded. The ortlieb 70l are nice but i dont think i'll get the use to justify £180.

So far ive found the below. Any thoughts/experiences/recommendations?

Thanks

Rob

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3290886 ... lsrc=aw.ds

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thule-Womens-P ... 726&sr=8-3

https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/zephyr- ... nier-grey/

[whitestone]

Alpkit do some pannier bags - https://alpkit.com/collections/panniers ... le-drybags

Looking at Ortlieb's site it seems that the pannier bags are sold as pairs (well at least some of them) - we've got a couple of sets of these or similar https://www.ortlieb.com/uk_en/back-roller-plus-cr+F5207 so the price isn't quite as shocking as it first seems.

[faustus]

Altura? https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/altura-u ... B#172=2375
They also do a pair that roll up when not in use for reasonable money..?

[Tractionman]

worth looking at Decathlon too.

cheers,

Keith

[Verena]

worth looking at Decathlon too.

cheers,

Keith

Was just going to suggest that too.

[fatbikephil]

Lomo are pretty good and good quality for the cash

[errol]

Ditto Lomo, nothing fancy, does the job!

[BridlewayBimbler]

As above. Lomo are cheap, tough, waterproof and UK made!

[redefined_cycles]

Hi Rob. Are you going new or used route. If used, then you should be able to find some really good deals. Do they have to be 100% waterproof or will you just used liners.

My last panniers were some used Deuter who I think might have links to Lowe Alpine (though it's probably me just making it up due to buying bits from them brands at a similar time).

Should be some really good used ebay deals at this of year. Links incoming!

[redefined_cycles]

Carradice have a factory shop, who'd have thought
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396157453296 ... media=COPY

There there is these brandnew Super C, made by Andrea
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156649556610 ... media=COPY

Last but not least, if you ask this person nicely and explain that you're trying to save yourself from the world of new-cheap-subStandard, then he might accept an offer of £65 for the pair. Mention your little one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276831580307 ... media=COPY

[redefined_cycles]

BTW, the Altura Vortex looks really good (and cheap). It'll be lighter than the LOMO I imagine but I agree that they are tough (LOMO).

[rivers]

BTW, the Altura Vortex looks really good (and cheap). It'll be lighter than the LOMO I imagine but I agree that they are tough (LOMO).

My first set of bikepacking bags were the original Altura Vortex bags- they were good value for money and well constructed. I would recommend if you need something cheap and cheerful.

[Tractionman]

Something to muse on here

https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2 ... -bike-bags

[RobLyon]

Thanks for the replies.

I was highest bidder on those carradice ones but he wants more than new price for them. I think i like those so might buy new with cyclescheme to save 30% and get a matching bar bag to. Work is a bit tricky at the minute though so will need to wait a few months.