http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New pannier concept - specialised fjallraven en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:21:44 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20890#post-359360 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:44:58 +0000 SRD 359360@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What struck me as distinctive (and pricey) was that they're making / marketing both the bins and the various bags designed to fit in. </p> <p>Basically 'selling' / branding the DIY / previous concepts as Arellcat and Tulyar have noted. </p> <p>Although aimed at 'touring' (exploring in their words) rather than commuting or utility. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20890#post-359338 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:05:09 +0000 Tulyar 359338@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I give you M734 box &amp; M735 lid - Smartbox</p> <p>22 litres (measured by filling one with water)</p> <p>Snap-fit lid makes a waterproof box (easily IP65, &amp; with a sealing gasket would be submersible) </p> <p>Boxes &amp; lids can stack for storage</p> <p>Width takes A4 sheet</p> <p>Size almost exactly at limits for carry on bag</p> <p>Perfect fit for overhead rack, end racks, under seat, on seat, on most trains</p> <p>Fits front carrier &amp; rear rack on Brompton (up to 2 high)</p> <p>Elephant bike 1 each side plus 1-2 across top of rear rack with 1 in front tray/basket</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/h52/50774821202" rel="nofollow">https://www.flickr.com/photos/h52/50774821202</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/h52/49880179991" rel="nofollow">https://www.flickr.com/photos/h52/49880179991</a></p> <p>Tweaking the current mould can incorporate spring fit (10mm) clips to latch on to pannier rails &amp; adapted brompton pannier frame</p> <p>Material polypropylene - can be moulded in range of colours but each would require flushing the mould to change colour (or making unique 'jazz' versions when colours changed) Alternatively produced only in black with all colours of recycled material</p> <p>Based on prices when in stock perhaps £20-£25 for a box &amp; lid, with options to fit webbing straps to hold down lid, and provide shoulder strap for carrying</p> <p>Can investigate MOQ for a production run &amp; look at crowdfunding? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20890#post-359186 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:58:43 +0000 Arellcat 359186@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The price is crazy.</p> <p>Obviously not a new idea: I mean, Bike Bins have been around for yonks, and people have been DIYing since plastic boxes were invented. A glorified shower cap is all it really needs to be mostly waterproof. I use two cheap rucksack covers over the shopping crates I sometimes use on my Elephant Bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20890#post-359183 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:27:03 +0000 SRD 359183@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Basically a plastic bin with various potential bags that fit in<br /> It. </p> <p><a href="https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/specialized-fjllrven-coolcave-pannier/p/216972" rel="nofollow">https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/specialized-fjllrven-coolcave-pannier/p/216972</a></p> <p>I quite like the concept but pricey for what it is. Especially once you factor in the two parts.</p> <p>And nothing waterproof?! </p>