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Okay,so I have the Boardman
it has pannier mounts
now I see both disc models and 'normal'
what is the difference with the disc models?
the boardman has pannier mounts on the rear triangle, and its rear caliper is inboard within the rear triangle.
so are the disc specific panniers to avoid the calipers? or the actual discs?
ta
The disc specific racks have an additional spacer so that the struts clear the brake thingummy. For that bike you'd been a disc specific rack.
cheers
was trying to go cheap :O
while Im on it
anyone running the Bike bins from TBC?
http://www.thebikechain.co.uk/BikeBin-Black-Bin-Red-201109170302/
Some reasonable prices on fleaBay.
Have heard good things about Bike Bins. Didn't realise there was an Edinburgh stockist. Interesting...
yeah,good price too
Very good price. Extra 10% off for a pair too. Works out at £27 each, which is a really good deal.
I like the look of the bins but for what I might want panniers for (commuting & the odd camping trip) I like the flexability of material (canvas etc..) panniers. Their flexibility to absorb odd shaped loads is favourable for me.
what do we think to this?
@custard in most humble of opinions, the rack doesn't look up to much more than carrying that 15l of top-bag. And certainly £70 would be a LOT to carry only that. The bottom fittings don't look very sturdy, and it lacks some of the side tubes that rear racks have to keep the pannier in place / stop is sliding back/forth.
hmm maybe. TBH Im not looking to carry massive weight.only get stuff out of the camelbak for work.
just want the weight off my shoulder as I heal
Having had a good look at google images, it looks very like the rack (and mudguard) mounts are well rear and clear of the disk brake area, so quite likely a "normal" rack could be used.
In agreement with Kappers over the ebay rack.
I use one of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-expedition-alloy-rear-rack/
I would suggest perhaps something similar, (from your LBS?), a drybag and a couple of bungees would be cheaper and more versatile (and much better when you decide to hang panniers from it) :-)
edited to add: Once you get used to using pannier/panniers it's likely you wont want to go back to a backpack ;-)
I must admit. on the days wheres its a slog
I envy those with no bag on the back
Have you thought about borrowing a rack from someone to see how it might fit on you're bike? I'm sure they must all be a simialr geometry only some more heavy/sturdy than others?
You could always say "hang the expense" and go down the Brooks and Carradice route, then you'd have a dry back *and* a comfy place to sit ;-) :-p
Good point! I have a Blackburn MTB rack in my spares box you could try..
Once you "switch" to panniers. You find the amount you "need" to carry increases exponentially to fill all that extra stowage space you have!
@Kaputnik, Not if you live at the top of a big sod off hill however! ;-)
lol,Im hoping my weight I carry decreases if the panniers increase!
or the bike will collapse!
anyway,as it turns out I ordered the eBay one
the mrs had a friend round * looks around,no not looking. she is smokin hot!* who saw the pannier and liked it
so she said she will buy it,if its no good to me
so no loss to me either way.
right,its here!
turns out the boardman can use standard panniers
so if i do have to upgrade,its a cheaper option :D
never having had a pannier rack before,I have no comparison
It seems decent enough. has a light/replacetor mount on the rear.
The bag thing on the back seems good too
locks in/out easily
Cool, hope it works well :-)
(Can't beat getting new cycle toys ;-))
I'll post pics tomorrow for critique
Might swing by TBC for a BikeBin tomorrw
http://photobucket.com/new_rack
I'll let those experienced in panniers decide on the design
couple of pics of the BikeBin too
Looks like it will do the job, for trunk bag like that you can usually get away with a seat post mounted beam rack. But this way you've got much more flexibility. Like the boxes, attach them to the side of the trolley and do all your shopping in Sainsbury's with the scan and go thingy and you never have to pack a bag.
and one for the pannier regulars to laugh at.
I simply wasnt prepared for the feeling of weight on the bike
i fitted the BikeBin,chucked my lock,camelback and a litre of cleaning fluid in
went to move the bike and nearly fell over :o
@ Kaputnik Once you "switch" to panniers. You find the amount you "need" to carry increases exponentially to fill all that extra stowage space you have!
so true! Was at the gym today. had my gym gear,lock etc
after the gym I went to pick up an item at John lewis (you can wheel the bike right into the collection office. very handy)
I could have done with another BikeBin
So I think I will have to get another :o
Actually while Im on
any ideas on securing BikeBins?
they are all plastic,so theres always a limit to how you can scure them
today I locked the bike,ran a kryptonite cable through the padlock on the bin.
So its locked. however all it takes is someone to break the plastic hasp and the bin is free.
my thought is along the lines of fitting longer screw to the rear mouting screws,maybe a bolt with an eye on the end?.
then fitting some type of wire eg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-X-4Mm-Laptop-Pc-Bike-Security-Cable-Leash-Padlock-/400271354804?pt=UK_Laptop_Accessories_Anti_Theft_Devices&hash=item5d32082bb4
or thinner and using that to lock the bin to the bike.
any thought welcome
actually having a better look
(i have moved the blue clips one space inboard now)
So I could fit flat headed bolts to the holes either side.
theres about 8mm behind the panel
so I could use that as a basis for whatever set up?
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