Panniers for City Kit (Racktime)?

[Kris]

I'm a little disappointed in the City Kit. I'm having a hard time finding panniers or bags that will work with this rear rack. Apparently the Racktime accessories will work with it, but when I try to find them for sale online, they are all discontinued!?!?

What has everyone else done? Am I destined to replace the rack? I like how it mounts, and would prefer to keep it if possible.

 

[opimax]

I use Ortleieb bags, carry a battery in each, put a piece of foam in the bottom to spread the weight out evenly. They also cover the motor pretty well , more stealthy.

http://www.ortliebusa.com

 

[Kris]

Did you have to use an adapter for the City Kit rack? If so, how does it attach?

 

[Ken W]

I also use an Ortleib (City Roller). You will need to add the included insert in the two latch system as the City Kit rack has a smaller diameter rail.

Here is how the inserts and bag attaches to the rail.
http://ortlieb.com

Other brands may work but you should make sure there is enough adjustment to fit the City Kit rail system.

 

[CptPalmer]

I am using the Axiom Seymour DLX 30 panniers. I did not have to adjust anything to get them to work with the city kit at all.
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/journey-series/seymour-dlx-30/

I also picked up bottom hooks that work great as well for attaching the pannier too.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/nimrod-nimrod-pannier-bag-rack-bottom-hooks-black-prod23193/?geoc=us

 

[Kris]

Okay, I'm going to order the Axiom panniers. Are the bottom hooks necessary?

 

[CptPalmer]

They bags have a hook on the bottom you can get to hold on the frame. But they can also slide loose as well if you hit a bump or something similar. You can certainly try and use the panniers without the loops and pick them up latter if you want them. That is what I did.

 

[Kris]

Just ordered the bottom hooks too. Not much to hook the panniers on otherwise.